• 51 years old
• Married with 5 children
• Resident of the city of London for the last 20 years

Education

Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering, university of Khartoum, Sudan

Volunteer work

• Board of directors, London Muslim Mosque 2010 – 2012
• President of the Board of directors, Sudanese Canadian Community 2008-2011, Treasurer 2005
• Vice president of Board of directors, African Canadian Federation 2010 – 2012
• Board of directors, Bridge end Housing Co-op, 2004 - 2012