Interesting facts about Nasir El-Rufai

Interesting facts about Nasir El-Rufai

Academic Excellence: El-Rufai excelled academically, graduating at the top of his class from Barewa College and earning a first-class degree and a master’s degree from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in quantity surveying and business administration respectively.
“Mr. Demolition” Nickname: As the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), he was known as “Mr. Demolition” for his policy of demolishing illegal structures to restore the Abuja master plan.

Young Millionaire: Before public service, he co-founded a successful quantity surveying firm, becoming a millionaire in his early twenties.
Extensive Education: He has attended programs at prestigious international institutions, including Harvard Business School and Georgetown University, and holds a law degree from the University of London.

Political Defections: Throughout his career, he has been a member of multiple political parties, including the PDP, CPC, APC, SDP, and ADC.

Innovator in Governance: As Governor of Kaduna State, he introduced significant reforms such as electronic voting for local elections and the Treasury Single Account (TSA) policy.

Controversial Stance on Teachers: His administration in Kaduna State dismissed over 21,000 primary school teachers who failed a competency test, leading to controversy.

Literary Family: His first wife, Hadiza Isma El-Rufai, is an accomplished novelist and architect.

Accusations of Bribery: During his ministerial screening, he accused two senators of demanding a bribe.
“Petite Size” Comment: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo described El-Rufai as having a “petite size and his elephantine brain”.