Shehu Sani Biography: Age, Net Worth, Instagram, Spouse, Height, Wiki, Parents, Siblings, Children

Shehu Sani is a prominent Nigerian figure known for his multifaceted roles as a senator, author, playwright, and human rights activist.

He served as the President of the Civil Rights Congress of Nigeria and was previously the Chairman of Hand-in-Hand, Africa.

Sani has been a leading figure in the struggle for restoring democracy in Nigeria, playing a crucial role in the country’s democratic transition.

As a senator, Sani has used his platform to advocate for progressive policies and champion the rights of Nigerian citizens.  

Profile

• Full Name: Shehu Sani
• Stage Name: Shehu Sani
• Born: October 29, 1967
• Age: 56 years old
• Birthplace: Tudun Wada Kaduna South, Kaduna State, Nigeria
• Nationality: Nigerian
• Occupation: Nigerian senator, author, playwright and human rights activist.
• Height: Unknown
• Parent: Fatima Abubakar Sani and Mr. Sani
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Rabi Shehu Sani and Hauwa Sani
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: Unknown

Early Life And Education

Shehu Sani was born on October 29, 1967, in Tudun Wada Kaduna South, Kaduna State, Nigeria. He was raised by his parents, whose mother’s name is Fatima Abubakar Sani. His father’s name is unknown, though he can be called Mr. Sani.

Sani’s father worked as a production manager. He might have grown up with siblings, but the media does not know their names. Sani received his early education at the Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) in Badarawa Kaduna from 1975 to 1980.

He then attended the Government Day Secondary School in Kagara, Niger State, from 1980 to 1984, and later the Government Science College School, also in Kagara, Niger State.

From 1984 to 1993, Sani studied at the Kaduna Polytechnic, earning an associate degree in Agricultural Engineering. Sani comes from the Hausa ethnic group in Nigeria and practises the Islamic faith.

Career

Shehu Sani started his career as a unionist and activist. During his time at Kaduna Polytechnic, he served as the Chairman of the Central Mobilization Committee of the Pan-African Student Organization and President of the African Democratic Youth Congress.

Sani comes from a middle-class Nigerian family, with his father as a production manager. He received training in the UK and Germany and worked for the pro-Northern newspaper New Nigerian for 30 years. He also served as a government printer for Sokoto State from 1976-1979.

Under President Obasanjo’s administration, Sani held several prestigious appointments, including serving as a member of the African Union African Peer Review Mechanism, the UN Reform Committee, and various presidential committees on prison reform, conflict resolution, and the petroleum industry.

Sani has an extensive literary output, having authored works such as “Killing Fields,” “Poverty in Northern Nigeria,” and “Scorpion under Pillow.”

In 2015 Sani was elected to the Nigerian Senate, becoming the first senator to declare his assets publicly.

He later resigned from the ruling APC party in 2018 to join the People’s Redemption Party (PRP). During his time in the Senate, he served as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local & Foreign Debts and Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Shehu Sani has had a distinguished career that spans unionism, journalism, government service, and legislative leadership. It is marked by his commitment to transparency, reform, and civic engagement.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @shehu.sani

Personal Life

Senator Shehu Sani is known to have been married to two women. His first wife is Rabi Shehu Sani, and his second wife is Hauwa Sani, though the details about the date of their marriage are unknown.

Senator Shehu Sani has children, though the exact number and names of them are unclear. He also has an adopted son.

Beyond these basic facts, only a little is publicly known about Senator Shehu Sani’s personal life, as details about his private matters have not been widely known.

Net Worth

Senator Shehu Sani, a Nigerian senator, author, playwright, and human rights activist, has kept his net worth and financial status private.

It is common for many politicians to keep details about their finances private and away from media scrutiny.