Political Science Graduate Joins Dangote Refinery Programme

Abdulkadir Garba Yusuf, a Political Science graduate from Bayero University Kano, gained attention on LinkedIn for his career journey from a pump attendant earning ₦45,000 monthly to securing a position in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Graduate Trainee Programme. After graduation, he submitted his CV to ABcon Oil & Gas Ltd in Rijiyar Lemo, Kano, and accepted a role as a pump attendant despite societal ridicule.

After six months, he moved to Chicken Flavours Kano as a cashier, quickly rising to supervisor. During his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), he served as Platoon Leader 3 and Corps Camp Director for NYSC Batch A Stream 1, 2025, earning a commendation letter from Borno State.

Following his service, he was contacted by his previous employer for a management position before applying for the Dangote programme, where he became part of the first cohort.