Mallam Hassan Nuhu is a focused entrepreneur and respected public servant whose passion for nation- building through education, innovations and development work has left an enduring legacy on the sands of time. Mallam Hassan Nuhu is a visionary entrepreneur and a public servant whose transition into the private sector has transformed the educational and healthcare landscape in Niger State. With a deep belief in building sustainable institutions, after years of meaningful service in the public sector, he transitioned fully into the private space with a bold mission: to build institutions that empower lives. Starting modestly with Newgate Comprehensive Academy his dedication to quality, values-driven education laid the foundation for what would become a thriving ecosystem of excellence. From a nursery and primary school, he grew steadily to establish the first private monothecnic in Niger State, the Newgate College of Health Technology, training future health professionals committed to community well-being. He went on to found Newgate University Minna—the city’s first private university—an institution committed to innovation, leadership, and academic distinction.
Today, the Newgate brand also includes Newgate Hospital, a growing center for accessible, quality healthcare; Newgate Consults Nigeria Ltd, a consortium of innovative construction firm real estate development and finance- focused consultancy; and the Minna Business School, designed to groom the next generation of entrepreneurs and changemakers.From one school to a group of thriving institutions, Mallam Hassan Nuhu’s trajectory is a testament to vision, resilience, and a lifelong commitment to excellence, development works community growth and transformation. The Mayanan Minna is essentially educated and a community leader who would want to be remembered for his belief in education as a tool of true liberation.