Background and education 

Abduljabbar Surajo Guga, popular known as Abdul Guga was born into the family of the late Alhaji Surajo Bawa Guga of Guga Village in Bakori Local Government Area, Katsina State, and Hajiya Sa'adatu Ibrahim of Dunu Village in Daura Local Government Area, Katsina State.

He began his primary education at Yarmouk Nursery School Kaduna, then continued at Kaduna Capital School and All Saints International School. In 2007, he left Nigeria to further his education at Iowa Central Community College in the United States, where he earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) degree in Business Administration, Management, and  completed his bachelor's degree at Missouri Western State University (MWSU).

Career 

Guga began his career while studying in the U.S., starting as a Sales Associate for Sears Holdings Corporation in 2011. The following year, in 2012, he took on the role of Sales Consultant at Best Buy. His interest in technology led him to a position as an IT Support Coordinator at Triggerfish Corporation in 2014, where he worked until 2017.

In 2017, Guga joined Northwest Health Services as an IT Manager. Through his hard work, dedication, and leadership, he quickly advanced, becoming the Director of Information Technology. Notably, Guga became the first person of African descent to hold this position at the company, marking a significant achievement in his career.

In 2020, He Started his information technology company in USA, GTS Consulting and within a year he started GTS Nigeria Limited to provide needed world class, cutting edge IT solutions for Nigerians and also serve as means of training and providing jobs for the youth.

In addition to his professional roles, Guga has earned several certifications, including being a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCPS) and a Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA). Emergency Management consultancy training. He has attended many professional and humanitarian workshops around the world.

Guga believes that education and social awareness are essential for individual empowerment and community development, serving as powerful tools to alleviate poverty. His commitment to these principles is evident in his active involvement in community development programs aimed at uplifting society. As part of his initiatives, he single-handedly built a community computer center in his village, Guga to mark his 30th birthday.

Deeply passionate about his roots, Guga remains dedicated to giving back to his community.To commensurate  his  10 years of traveling to the U.S., in 2017, Guga founded the Guga Global Foundation (GGF), a charitable organization focused on providing free education materials and health services to orphans and underserved populations in Katsina and its surrounding areas. His efforts continue to make a significant and positive impact on the lives of many in his community.

Politics 

Abdul began his political journey at a young age while still in college, developing a deep passion for Nigerian politics even while studying abroad. He was actively involved in diaspora mobilization for change and is currently serving as the Deputy National Secretary of the APC United States Chapter.

He also participated as a National delegate from Bakori LGA at the APC Presidential Primary Election convention 2022 at Eagle Square, Abuja. Abdul strongly believes in the quote by Eleanor Roosevelt: “Politics ought to be the part-time profession of every citizen who would protect the rights and privileges of free men.

Personal Life

Alhaji Abduljabbar Surajo Guga is happily married and blessed with beautiful children. He enjoys hunting, reading, traveling, and has a genuine interest in cybersecurity and emerging technologies.