Nasiru Gawuna steps down as FMBN board chairman
Former Kano State governorship candidate Nasiru Gawuna has resigned as Chairman of the Governing Board of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria. In his resignation letter dated March 27, 2026, he stated that the resignation is effective from March 31, 2026. Gawuna cited compliance with President Bola Tinubu’s directive for political appointees with ambitions to step down. He expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve and highlighted his commitment to a smooth transition.
What we know
- Nasiru Gawuna resigned as Chairman of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria’s Governing Board, effective March 31, 2026.
- His resignation letter was dated March 27, 2026, and cited compliance with President Bola Tinubu’s directive for political appointees with ambitions to step down.
- Gawuna thanked President Tinubu for the trust and opportunities given to him, including his previous role at Bayero University, Kano.
- He assured a smooth transition and mentioned he had already resigned from the ruling party.
- Gawuna was the APC governorship candidate in Kano State during the 2023 general elections.
