The visionary leaders and mentors guiding the Kebbi Progressive Youth Network towards sustainable development.
Grand Patron
Grand Patron
Hon. Justice Mohammed Suleiman Ambursa
Former Chief Judge of Kebbi State
Hon. Justice Mohammed Suleiman Ambursa is a respected Nigerian jurist and former Chief Judge of Kebbi State, with a distinguished …Hon. Justice Mohammed Suleiman Ambursa is a respected Nigerian jurist and former Chief Judge of Kebbi State, with a distinguished career dedicated to law, justice and public service.
Called to the Nigerian Bar in 1986, he built a career that took him through legal practice, the Ministry of Justice, the magistracy, judicial administration and the High Court of Justice of Kebbi State. He was appointed a High Court Judge in 1998 and subsequently served on several judicial assignments, including election petition tribunals.
Justice Ambursa later rose to the highest judicial office in Kebbi State, serving as Chief Judge before retiring from active judicial service in December 2022 after reaching the statutory retirement age.
Throughout his career, he has contributed to the administration of justice, judicial leadership and community development. His professional journey reflects a commitment to the principles of justice, fairness, discipline, institutional responsibility and service to society.
KPN is honoured to have Justice Mohammed Suleiman Ambursa as its Grand Patron. His experience and long record of public service provide an important source of guidance and institutional wisdom as KPN works to promote civic awareness, youth development, digital empowerment, community development and responsible leadership across Kebbi State.
Our Patrons
Patron
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE
Director-General/CEO, NITDA
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, is the Director-General/CEO of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Nigeria’s agency responsible for coordinating …Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, is the Director-General/CEO of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Nigeria’s agency responsible for coordinating and developing the country’s information technology sector.
A distinguished technology professional and strategist, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, and has undertaken executive education and professional training at institutions including Harvard University, the University of Cambridge, London Business School, Oxford University, IMD Business School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
He began his professional career at Galaxy Backbone, where he worked as a Network Engineer and later as a Senior Network and Lead Solution Architect. He subsequently joined the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as a Technology Architect, contributing to technology architecture and software-licensing initiatives.
In 2017, he joined NITDA as Technical Assistant to the then Director-General, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami. On 20 August 2019, he was appointed Director-General of NITDA.
Under his leadership, NITDA has pursued programmes and initiatives focused on digital transformation, digital literacy and talent development, innovation and entrepreneurship, emerging technologies, cybersecurity, regulatory development and the promotion of indigenous digital capabilities.
As a leading figure in Nigeria’s technology ecosystem, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi represents a strong connection between public-sector digital transformation, technology development and the empowerment of young Nigerians with relevant digital skills.
Kebbi Progressive Youth Network (KPN) is honoured to recognise him as a Patron and values his association with the organisation's commitment to youth development, digital empowerment, civic participation and community development.