Patrick Abba Moro, born on July 3, 1956, is a Nigerian educator, politician, and former Minister of the Interior. He currently serves as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the University of Agriculture, Makurdi. Since 2019, he has been serving as Senator representing Benue South, taking over from David Mark.
Profile Summary
| Full name | Patrick Abba Moro |
| Date of birth | July 3, 1956 |
| Place of birth | Okpokwu Local Government Area, Benue State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| State of Origin | Benue State |
| Partner | Veronica Moro (deceased) |
| Children | Victor Moro (deceased); other children |
| Occupations | Educator, Politician, Former Minister of In terior, Pro-Chancellor at University of Agriculture Makurdi |
| Political Party | Peoples Democratic Party |
| $1 million – $5 million |
Early Life and Education
Moro was born in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. He attended LGEA Special Primary School in Odessassa from 1963 to 1969, and then Emmanuel Secondary School in Ugbokolo from 1969 to 1974.
He earned his Higher School Certificate at Federal Government College, Kano in 1975. Later, he studied at the University of Lagos, completing a Bachelor of Science in Political Science in 1980 and a Master of Science in Public Administration in 1983.
Career
He began his career as a lecturer at Benue State Polytechnic, where he served as Head of General Studies, Head of Public Administration, and Dean of Business and Administration Studies during the 1990s.
Moro was the National President of the Polytechnic Senior Staff Association in Nigeria from 1986.
He went into politics as Chairman of Okpokwu Local Government Area from 1998 to 2000. After an unsuccessful run for Benue State Governor in 2007, he was appointed Minister of Interior in 2011, serving until 2015. In 2019, he was elected Senator for Benue South and currently holds that position.
Personal Life
Moro was married to Veronica Moro until her passing in 2018. In October 2025, he endured a tragic loss when his grandson died after a brief illness, followed within 24 hours by the death of his son, Victor Moro, who was involved in a fatal road accident.
Abba Moro Net Worth
His net worth is estimated to range between one and five million US dollars.
Awards and Honours
- Local Government Chairman of the Year, 2000 (African Democratic Institute)
- Most Prudent Local Government Chairman of the Year, 2001 (Commercial and Policy Development Council, Lagos)
- Distinguished Service Award, Rotary International District 9120
- Multiple chieftaincy titles in Benue State recognizing community serv
