Abdulaziz Musa Yar'Adua

Abdulaziz Musa Yar'Adua (born 4 August 1964) is a Nigerian politician and retired military officer who is the senator representing Katsina Central senatorial district since 2023. He is a brother of former Nigerian President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua and former de facto vice president General Shehu Musa Yar'Adua.

Senator
Abdulaziz Musa Yar'Adua
Senator for Katsina Central
Assumed office
13 June 2023
Preceded byKabir Barkiya
Personal details
Born (1964-08-04) 4 August 1964
Katsina, Northern Region (now in Katsina State), Nigeria
Political partyAll Progressives Congress
(2014–present)
Other political
affiliations
Congress for Progressive Change
(2010–2013)
Relations
  • Shehu Musa Yar'Adua (brother)
  • Umaru Musa Yar'Adua (brother)
Parent
  • Musa Yar'Adua (father)
Alma mater
Occupation
  • Politician
  • military officer
Military service
Allegiance Nigeria
Branch/service Nigerian Army
Years of service1981–2010
Rank Lieutenant Colonel

A retired Nigerian Army lieutenant colonel, he served in the army from 1981 till his voluntary retirement in 2010, few months after the death of his elder brother.

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