LAWAN, Alhaji Mohammed Girgir

Politician

, National Party of Nigeria Senator, Representing - Borno North West; born September 19, 1944. Education: attended the Central Primary School, Nguru (1950-54), the Yewa Senior Primary School, Maiduguri (1955-57), and the Government Se condary School, Maiduguri (1958-63); Government Secondary School, Okene, (Higher School Certificate) 1964-65; was the Headboy there in 1965; briefly taught at the Government Secondary School, Maiduguri before proceeding to the A.B.U., Zaria, in September, 1966 where he studied Business Administration; was an active student Union Leader and in that capacity travelled to both East and West European countries in 1968. After a brief spell in civil service (1969-70), established his own com pany with base and offices in Lagos; travelled extensively to more than fifteen countries all over the world both on business and on holiday. Married with four children; hobbies include photography, reading, gar dening and travelling.