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  • Comment: Serious sourcing issues; see talk page for attempts to verify. Kovcszaln6 (talk) 15:30, 31 August 2026 (UTC)
  • Comment: Still many citations that don't seem to exist. Not a lot of inline citations either. Smallangryplanet (talk) 08:45, 2 December 2025 (UTC)
  • Comment: If he has been a government minister, he is presumably notable. However, the draft is very promotionally written and that has to be addressed. Even more importantly, some of the sources don't work (was an AI tool used to find sources? That might be an explanation, since chatbots tend to make up sources that don't exist), a bunch of references are dumped at the end of the draft instead of being placed at the relevant points in the text, and there is no information about any of the sources – they are bare URLs instead of proper references. bonadea contributions talk 16:58, 14 November 2025 (UTC)

Nuruddeen Muhammad
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
In office
2011–2015
PresidentGoodluck Jonathan
Supervising Minister of Information
In office
2014–2015
PresidentGoodluck Jonathan
Personal details
Born (1976-08-20) August 20, 1976 (age 50)
Hadejia, Jigawa State, Nigeria
PartyPeoples Democratic Party (Nigeria)
EducationBayero University Kano; University College London
OccupationPhysician, diplomat, politician

Nuruddeen Muhammad (born 20 August 1976) is a Nigerian physician, diplomat, former government minister and politician.

He was appointed as Nigeria's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in 2011 under President Goodluck Jonathan,[1] [2] and was the supervising Minister of Information in 2014.[3]

Early life and education

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Muhammad was born on 20 August 1976 in Hadejia, Jigawa State, Nigeria. He attended Dubantu Primary School in Hadejia, Jigawa State and Science College Dawakin Kudu, Kano. He obtained a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from College of Medicine Bayero University Kano.

Medical career

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Muhammad did his National Youth Service Corps between 2004 to 2005. He also worked from 2006 to 2011 as a resident doctor with the Department of Psychiatry, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital.[4]

Muhammad has also published several researches on mental health,[5] immunisation[6] and infectious diseases in northern Nigeria.[7]

Government and Diplomatic career

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Minister of State for Foreign Affairs

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In 2011, Muhammad was appointed Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in the cabinet of President Goodluck Jonathan.[1][2]

During his tenure, he represented Nigeria at a number of international and regional meetings.[8][9][10] A 2013 United Nations document, for example, identifies him in his capacity as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in connection with Nigeria's participation in the Universal Periodic Review process.[11]

During his tenure, he was involved in Nigeria's diplomatic responses to regional political and security issues in West Africa.[12][13][14][15] Contemporary reporting documented Nigeria's involvement in regional initiatives concerning Mali,[16] Guinea-Bissau[17] and neighbouring countries.[18] [19]

Supervising Minister of Information

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Following a cabinet reshuffle, Muhammad served as Supervising Minister of Information while retaining his position as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.[3] [20]

In December 2014, he addressed a World Press Conference in Abuja on the federal government's response to the Boko Haram insurgency[21] and preparations for the 2015 general election.[22] [23]

Muhammad resigned from government to participate in the Jigawa State gubernatorial election as the running mate to the Peoples Democratic Party candidate.[24][25]

Political career

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Muhammad was the Peoples Democratic Party's deputy gubernatorial candidate in Jigawa State in the 2015 general election.[25][26]

In 2022, he won the PDP senatorial ticket for the Jigawa North-East Senatorial District ahead of the 2023 general election. He was returned unopposed at the party's special primary in Hadejia.[27][28][29]

Recent publications

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  • Muhammad, Nuruddeen; Babandi, Fawaz; Also, Umar; Ibrahim, Usman Muhammad (13 July 2026). "Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards mental health amongst adults in Jigawa State, northwest Nigeria". Discover Mental Health. doi:10.1007/s44192-026-00536-y.
  • Ibrahim, Usman Muhammad; Kofi, Boateng; Babura, Salisu Muazu; Audu, Sunday; Danzomo, Abba Ahmed; Ahmed, Salihu Abdullahi; Namadi, Faruk Abdullahi; Wade, Musa Mahdi; Yusuf, Saidu; Muhammad, Nuruddeen; Shehu, Usman L.; Garba, Rayyan Muhammad; Abdulsalam, Kabiru; Sanusi, Abubakar Mayana; Jibo, Abubakar Mohammed (2026). "Trend, pattern, and outcome of meningitis cases in Northwest, Nigeria: A 10 year review of case-based surveillance data". Decoding Infection and Transmission. 4 100077. doi:10.1016/j.dcit.2026.100077.
  • Abdulhamid, Dauda; Ibrahim, Usman Muhammad; Kofi, Boateng; Audu, Sunday; Wade, Mahdi Musa; Danzomo, Abba Ahmed; Muhammad, Nuruddeen; Faruk, Abdullahi Namadi; Ahmed, Salihu Abdullahi; Bawa, Jamilu Aliyu; Uba, Abdullahi Sadiq; Ismail, Tukur; Gajida, Awwal Umar; Jibo, Abubakar Mohammed (3 April 2025). "Correlates of uptake of routine immunization amongst under-five children: comparison of nomadic and non-nomadic Fulani in Yobe State, Nigeria". Nigerian Medical Journal. 66 (1): 44–59. doi:10.71480/nmj.v66i1.542.

References

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  1. 1 2 Henry, Inalegwu (8 July 2011). "Ministerial Screening: Jonathan Sends Duke, Ama Pepple, 6 Others to Senate". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Jonathan Assigns More Ministers Portfolios - P.M. News". PM News Nigeria. 15 July 2011. Retrieved 8 September 2026.
  3. 1 2 "Jonathan Reshuffles Cabinet After Seven Ministers' Exit". Channels Television. 22 October 2014. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  4. ↑ "In Jigawa State of Nigeria, Dr. Nuruddeen Muhammad is Democracy's Paradox". Intervention. 28 February 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
  5. ↑ Muhammad, Nuruddeen; Babandi, Fawaz; Also, Umar; Ibrahim, Usman Muhammad (13 July 2026). "Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards mental health amongst adults in Jigawa State, northwest Nigeria". Discover Mental Health. doi:10.1007/s44192-026-00536-y.
  6. ↑ Abdulhamid, Dauda; Ibrahim, Usman Muhammad; Kofi, Boateng; Audu, Sunday; Wade, Mahdi Musa; Danzomo, Abba Ahmed; Muhammad, Nuruddeen; Faruk, Abdullahi Namadi; Ahmed, Salihu Abdullahi; Bawa, Jamilu Aliyu; Uba, Abdullahi Sadiq; Ismail, Tukur; Gajida, Awwal Umar; Jibo, Abubakar Mohammed (2025). "Correlates of Uptake of Routine Immunization amongst Under-Five Children: Comparison of Nomadic and Non-nomadic Fulani in Yobe State, Nigeria". Nigerian Medical Journal: Journal of the Nigeria Medical Association. 66 (1): 44–59. doi:10.71480/nmj.v66i1.542. ISSN 0300-1652.
  7. ↑ Ibrahim, Usman Muhammad; Babura, Salisu Muazu; Audu, Sunday; Danzomo, Abba Ahmed; Namadi, Faruk Abdullahi; Made, Musa Mahadi; Ringim, Sadiq Hassan; Yusuf, Saidu; Shehu, Usman L.; Jalo, Rabiu Ibrahim; Garba, Rayyan Muhammad; Ahmed, Fatimah Ismail-Tsiga; Abdulsalam, Kabiru; Muhammad, Nuruddeen; Jibo, Abubakar Mohammed (1 July 2024). "Factors Associated with the Outcome of 2023 Diphtheria Outbreak in Jigawa State, Nigeria: A Retrospective Review of the Surveillance Data". The Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal. 31 (3): 247–254. doi:10.4103/npmj.npmj_96_24. ISSN 1117-1936.
  8. ↑ "African Union Executive Council Meet in Abuja to Reflect on Ways to Intensify the Fight Against the Scourge of HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria" (PDF). African Union. African Union Commission. 13 July 2013. Retrieved 24 July 2026.
  9. ↑ Nation, The (8 May 2013). "UN adopts Nigeria's model for post conflict nations". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  10. ↑ "A Strong Africa and South America Partnership to Face Global Challenges" (PDF). African Union. African Union Commission. 25 November 2011. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  11. ↑ Report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review: Nigeria (PDF) (Report). United Nations Human Rights Council. 16 December 2013. p. 27. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  12. ↑ Agande, Ben (18 October 2012). "Boko Haram: Nigeria, Niger agree on joint border patrols". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
  13. ↑ Massalatchi, Abdoulaye (21 May 2013). "Nigeria Seeks Niger's Military Support Against Boko Haram". Reuters. Reuters. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  14. ↑ Nation, The (20 March 2014). "Nigeria may quit Joint Oil Venture with Sao Tome - Minister". The Nation Newspaper. The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  15. ↑ Staff, Daily Post (20 December 2011). "Nigeria, Sao-Tome have benefitted from operating partners – Minister". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
  16. ↑ "ECOWAS seeks UN support in resolving Mali crisis". ReliefWeb. United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. 18 June 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  17. ↑ "Nhamadjo to head G/Bissau interim government - P.M. News". PM News Nigeria. 11 May 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  18. ↑ Nation, The (19 October 2012). "Boko Haram: Nigeria, Niger sign joint border patrol agreement". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 8 September 2026.
  19. ↑ Ahmad, Romoke (14 April 2014). "Nigeria, Cameroon sign 4 agreements to strengthen relations". Daily Trust. Retrieved 8 September 2026.
  20. ↑ Nwabufo, Fredrick (31 December 2014). "Jonathan 'will not interfere with INEC's operations'". TheCable. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  21. ↑ Nation, The (31 December 2014). "'Insecurity a major blight in FG's 2014 achievements'". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 8 September 2026.
  22. ↑ Ugwuanyi, Sylvester (17 December 2014). "FG assures that 2015 elections will not split Nigeria". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  23. ↑ "2015 Elections: FG allays fears on Nigeria's break- up". Vanguard News. 16 December 2014. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  24. ↑ "Edem Duke Appointed Supervisory Minister Of Information". CrossRiverWatch. 17 February 2015. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  25. 1 2 "2015 Jigawa state governorship election results - eduweb". eduweb. 2015. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  26. ↑ Nation, The (10 March 2022). "Lamido's governorship bid tears Jigawa PDP apart". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  27. ↑ "Former Minister clinches PDP senatorial ticket in Jigawa". Daily Trust. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  28. ↑ "Former Minister grabs PDP senatorial ticket for Jigawa North East". National Update. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  29. ↑ Gabriel, John (10 June 2022). "Former minister, Nuruddeen Muhammad wins PDP senatorial ticket in Jigawa". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
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