Biography
Malam Gimba Yau Kumo (born 5 November 1959) is a Nigerian businessman and celebrity.
He is the former son-in-law of Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who has been declared wanted by the ICPC.
ICPC spokesperson Ogugua Azuka stated that Gimba Kumo was involved in the embezzlement of the National Housing Fund and diversion of $65 million.
Nigerian Businessman
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| Full name: | Malam Gimba Yau Kumo |
| Born: | November 5, 1959 (age 64) |
| Place of birth: | Gombe Town |
| State of origin: | Gombe State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Girlfriend • Wife: | Fatima Buhari (married 2016) |
| Job: | Businessman • Public figure |
| Net worth: | 500 million dollars |
Early life
Gimba Yau Kumo is currently 61 years old and was born on November 5, 1959. He hails from Gombe town, Gombe state, Nigeria.
Gimba Yau Kumo is a graduate, he graduated from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. From this university, he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1983.
He went on to pursue a Masters in Business Administration and Management at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University in Bauchi State, Nigeria.
He also holds the national honor of the Order of the Niger (OON). In 2014, he was awarded the Leadership Journalism Award.
Personal life
Gimba Yau Kumo married the second daughter of Nigerian President, Buhari, Fatima Buhari, on October 28, 2016, in Daura, Katsina State, Nigeria.
His marriage to the President’s daughter is said to be his fourth marriage.
Career
Gimba Yau Kumo is a respected member of several professional bodies including the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), Fellow of the African Business School (ABS) and Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN).
Back in 2010, Gimba Yau Kumo was selected and appointed by the former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, who took charge of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) on 4 December 2010. His tenure ended in August 2014.
At the end of his tenure as CEO of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), he was again selected as CEO of FMBN in February 2016, after the current Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari sacked him and 25 other executives.
Net worth
Gimba Yau Kumo was wanted by ICPC for embezzling the National Housing Fund and misappropriating $65 million.
He is believed to have amassed an estimated net worth of $500 million.
