Rayyan Hussein
Rayyan Hussein | |
|---|---|
 Portrait photo of Hon. Rayyan Hussein | |
| Chairman of Kaduna South Local Government Area | |
| Assumed office 1 November 2024 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 18, 1984 Kaduna State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Spouse(s) | Salma Abu Rayyan |
| Profession | Real estate developer, public administrator, philanthropist |
Rayyan Hussein (born 18 February 1984) is a Nigerian politician, real estate developer, and philanthropist. He is the current Chairman of Kaduna South Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria, having assumed office on 1 November 2024[1] He was elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Hussein was previously the Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Istrom Dynamic Projects Limited,[2] and is the founder of the RayCare Foundation, a Kaduna-based NGO.[3]
Early life and education
Hussein was born on 18 February 1984 in Kaduna State, Nigeria. He attended New Breed Secondary School and Abubakar Gumi College in Kaduna. He obtained a B.Sc. in Physics from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and later earned a Master’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management from Kaduna State University in 2023.
Career
Hussein began his career at Brains & Hammers Limited, a Nigerian real estate firm,[4] where he served in multiple roles including Compliance Manager, Project Manager, and Head of Internal Audit. He contributed to major projects like the Kano Economic City and Brains & Hammers City.
In 2019, he became the Managing Director and COO of Istrom Dynamic Projects Limited, where he led real estate projects across residential and commercial sectors.[5]
Political career
Hussein is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In 2024, he was elected Chairman of Kaduna South Local Government Area. Prior to his election, he contested the 2023 House of Representatives seat for Kaduna South Federal Constituency. He also served as the Deputy Director-General of the Senator Uba Sani Support Group and as Zonal Coordinator (Zone 2) for the Tinubu–Uba Sani Campaign Council.[6]
As chairman, Hussein launched a toll-free public health hotline for residents of Kaduna South LGA.[7] In December 2024, he also led a local immunization drive against polio, supporting vaccine issuance to children in collaboration with state and health partners.[8] He has publicly commended state-wide welfare initiatives, including Eid support programs for vulnerable families.[9]
Philanthropy
Hussein is the founder and CEO of the RayCare Foundation, which focuses on free healthcare missions, education support, and youth and women empowerment in Kaduna South.[10] The foundation has organized outreach programs including free medical tests and school supplies for underprivileged communities.
Personal life
Hussein is married to Salma Abu Rayyan. They reside in Kaduna State and Abuja, Nigeria.
See also
References
- ↑ "Kaduna LG Launches Toll-Free Line To Tackle PHC Service Failures". Leadership Nigeria. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ↑ "Istrom Group Profile" (PDF). Istrom Group. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ↑ "Hon. Rayyan Hussein Pledges Improved Services in Kaduna South". News Panorama. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ↑ "Brains and Hammers – Official Website". Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ↑ "Istrom Group Profile" (PDF). Istrom Group. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ↑ "Kaduna South Chairman Visits KadPoly Rector, Solicits Partnership for Skills Training". Education Vanguard. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ↑ "Kaduna LG Launches Toll-Free Line To Tackle PHC Service Failures". Leadership Nigeria. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ↑ "Kaduna South LG Chairman Flags Off Polio Eradication Campaign". News Panorama. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ↑ "Sallah: Kaduna Govt, Zakat Foundation Share Eid Meat with 10,000 Vulnerable Families". Daily Trust. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ↑ "RayCare Foundation". Facebook. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
External links
- RayCare Foundation – Official Website
- Rayyan Hussein on Twitter (X)
- Brains and Hammers – Official Website
This template is misplaced. It belongs on the talk page: Talk:Rayyan Hussein.
| This article must adhere to the biographies of living persons (BLP) policy, even if it is not a biography, because it contains material about living persons. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately from the article and its talk page, especially if potentially libellous. If such material is repeatedly inserted, or if you have other concerns, please report the issue to this noticeboard.If you are a subject of this article, or acting on behalf of one, and you need help, please see this help page. |
 | The WikiProject banner below should be moved to this article's talk page. If this is a demonstration of the template, please set the parameter |
| WikiProject Biography | (Rated Stub-class) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
||||||||||||||
{{#assessment:Biography|Stub|}}
Template:WikiProject Nigeria Template:WikiProject Politics
This article "Rayyan Hussein" is from Wikipedia. The list of its authors can be seen in its historical and/or the page Edithistory:Rayyan Hussein. Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be seen on the Draft Namespace of Wikipedia and not main one.
