The name Umar Mohammed Nasko is familiar to a lot of people, particularly in the political space in Niger State. Apart from being a notable politician, he was among the top functionaries and a member of the Kitchen Cabinet in the government of the former governor of the state, Dr. Muazu Aliyu Babangida.
In a bid to achieving his long term ambition to govern the Power State, he was given a baptismal of fire twice at the Niger state governorship election, losing to the incumbent; Abubakar Sanni Bello. Recently, he received the shock of his political life, with the current permutation, the 2023 PDP Niger Guber ticket has been zoned away from his senatorial district, which throws him at a disadvantage and might probably opt for a senatorial ticket to serve as senator of his district in the next election.
Last week, several tongue wagged on the former Niger State Commissioner of Tourism and Culture over his new marriage with Abuja big girl, Kadijat Yahyah Nuhu, popularly known as, Pinky. Few weeks ago, Nasko walked down the aisle with the half Nupe and half Edo beautiful bride at a big Nikkah ceremony in Bida Niger State. Those who matter most in the business and political space across the country attended. Nasko, filled with joy in his heart, displayed his romantic side by singing his favourite Hamisu Breaker’s song “Jarumar Mata” to his new bride as they were both dressed in an Edo regal attire.
Sources averred that; Nasko and his new bride have been together for over 7 years before they finally agreed to tie nuptial knot. Kadijat’s father is a well known respected Nupe Chief, politician and business man with a thriving business conglomerate.
Jarma Kotangora as he is fondly called, came under sheer criticism and verbal attack over his decision of taking a new wife. Many were amazed that; despite flaunting his first wife, Jamila with numerous captions and sweet words to affirm his love for her on social media, he still went ahead to take a new bride. Some faulted the idea, knowing his marriage with Jamila is close to 18 years, with their union blessed with five beautiful female kids.
Sources further disclosed that; Jamila is not happy with the recent development. Even though Islam permits marrying more than one wife, but she is scared of having to share her man with another woman. “Jamila is not in the best of mood. She is worried that the attention of her husband would switch automatically to that of the new wife. She can’t stand the competition. She will have to fight for love, attention, affection, time etc.
They have both trudged through hard times together before things went smooth. At the moment, she is trying to cope with the newest development in her family.”
Nasko was a Managing Partner at New Africa Investment Limited between 2001 and 2007, he served on various Boards and Committees in Niger State. He was a member of the Transition Committee in Niger State; Member, Niger State Government Committee on Public Private Partnership 2007; Chairman, Vehicle Verification Committee in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Niger State; Member, Technical Committee on Harmonization of Niger State Action Plan in the State Government and Chairman, Local Organizing Committee for the 2009 National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST).
He was also a member, Niger State Executive Council in his official capacity as the Commissioner of Tourism and Culture, Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Ministry of Youth Development, Special Adviser on Tourism Matters and Ministry of Environment, Parks, Gardens and Forest Resources. He also served as the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Niger State until December, 2014.
