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Danbaba Suntai was born on 30 June, 1961 in Suntai, Bali LGA, Taraba State, is a Former Governor of Taraba State. Discover Danbaba Suntai's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 55 years old?

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Age 55 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 30 June, 1961
Birthday 30 June
Birthplace Suntai, Bali LGA, Taraba State
Date of death 28 June, 2017
Died Place Houston, Texas, United States
Nationality Nigeria

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Children Mariam Suntai, Zainab Danbaba Suntai

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1961

Danbaba Danfulani Suntai (30 June 1961 – 28 June 2017) was a Nigerian pharmacist and politician.

Danbaba Danfulani Suntai was born on 30 June 1961 at Suntai Town in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State.

1975

He attended Federal Government College, Kano (1975–1980) and the School of Basic Studies at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (1980–1981).

1984

He was admitted to Ahmadu Bello University where he read Pharmacy and graduated in 1984.

1985

He did his internship at Yola Specialist Hospital and his National Youth Service at the State Hospital, Ijaiye, Abeokuta, Ogun State (1985–1986).

1989

Danbaba Suntai was elected Chairman of Bali Local Government (1989–1993).

1991

He then worked at the General Hospital, Ganye in old Gongola State until 1991.

1994

Joining the Taraba State civil service, he was Director-General of the Taraba State Ministry of Agriculture and National Resources (1994–1996).

1999

In the 1999 elections, he was State chairman of the All People's Party (APP), when the PDP narrowly defeated the All Nigeria People's Party (ANPP).

2000

In 2000, he became Chairman of Taraba State Investment and Properties Ltd. He was appointed Commissioner of the Ministry of Education (2000–2003), and worked at the Ministry of Health (2003–2005) before becoming Secretary to the Taraba State Government (2005–2007).

2007

He was elected as Executive Governor of Taraba State, Nigeria running for the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in April 2007, and was sworn in on 29 May 2007.

In the run-up to the 2007 elections, Danladi Baido won the PDP gubernatorial primaries but was later disqualified.

Two months before the election the PDP national secretariat replaced Baido by Danbaba Suntai, who had not stood in the primaries.

Baido and lent his support to Suntai, and in April 2007 Suntai won election as Governor of Taraba State.

After the elections, relations between Suntai and Baido soured.

2008

The unsuccessful Action Congress candidate challenged the switch of PDP candidates and in February 2008 Baido joined this suit.

2009

In February 2009 Danladi Baido petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Mike Okiro over alleged SMS messages from Danbaba Suntai threatening to harm him and his family if he continued to appeal the election.

In June 2009 Baido claimed that an attempt had been made to assassinate him, linking the incident to the alleged threats.

During his tenure as governor Danbaba Suntai made efforts to fight corruption, crime and lack of discipline, while delegating authority and providing funds to the Local Government Areas.

In January 2009 a group of Concerned Indigenes of Taraba State sent a petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), with a copy to President Umaru Yar'Adua, concerning alleged fraudulent financial practices in Suntai's administration.

Claims included unnecessary imports of foreign cars, use of foreign rather than local workers, and inflated road building contracts.

In October 2009 Suntai said he strongly supported religious and moral teaching aimed at reducing juvenile delinquency, crime and other vices.

He said his administration was strongly behind both the Christian and Islamic faiths since both religions teach peace, love and unity.

He initiated reforms to make local government administration more transparent.

Among other effects, the monthly pension bill dropped from N33 million to N22 million, while pensioners began getting more regular payments.

In November 2009 Danbaba Suntai commissioned a N540 million computerized stone-crushing and asphalt plant to provide road building materials.

The plant was constructed by the state government but to be operated on a fully commercial basis.

2011

He ran successfully for reelection on 26 April 2011.

Suntai ran successfully for reelection on 26 April 2011.

2012

On Oct 25 2012, he was piloting a Cessna 208 and crashed near Yola Airport while on final approach.

He survived the crash but was left with serious health challenges.

2017

Suntai died at his home on 28 June 2017.