A distinguished Nigerian educator, administrator, and public servant whose career spans decades of committed service at community, state, and national levels. Born on 9 March 1958 in Durbunde, Kano State, he began his educational pursuit at Durbunde Primary School, earning the Primary School Leaving Certificate in 1972.
He proceeded to Teachers College Gumel, where he obtained the Secondary School Certificate in 1978, and later advanced his qualifications with a Diploma in Adult Education and Community Development from Kano State Polytechnic, Rano Campus, in 1988. He also completed additional certification in Adult Education and Community Development in 1983.
His professional path shows a life dedicated to education and public administration. He began as a Primary School Teacher under Birnin Kudu L.E.A. and subsequently served as Headmaster at Bamaina Primary School. His commitment to mass literacy and community upliftment led him to the Ministry of Education, where he worked with the Agency for Mass Education in both Kudu Zonal Office and Takai Local Government, rising to the position of Area Coordinator.
Garba Umar Durbunde later transitioned to political leadership, where he made notable contributions as an elected Chairman of Takai Local Government from 1991 to 1993. He further served as Member of the Kano State House of Assembly between 1999 and 2003, and again from 2003 to 2007. His distinguished service earned him appointment to the Kano State Executive Council as Commissioner from 2005 to 2011. He also represented Sumaila and Takai Constituency as a Member of the Federal House of Representatives, where he brought depth, experience and clarity to national discourse.
He is recognised for his disciplined work ethic, sound judgement, accuracy in decision-making and a commendable sense of transparency and accountability. He possesses strong interpersonal abilities, teamwork capacity and adaptability to various working environments.
A devoted family man of Hausa/Fulani heritage, he is fluent in Hausa and English and is respected for his exemplary conduct in both public and private life.
