died 1983
Aminu Kano was a prominent Nigerian politician and reformist known for his advocacy for social justice and education in the northern region of Nigeria. Born on August 9, 1920, he played a significant role in Nigeria's independence movement and was a founding member of the Northern Elements Progressive Union (NEPU). Kano is particularly recognized for his efforts to improve the lives of the rural poor and for his stance against feudalism in the Nigerian political landscape.