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Saifullah Yusuf

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Saifullah Yusuf
Official portrait as Mayor of Pasuruan, 2021
32nd Minister of Social Affairs
Assumed office
11 September 2024
PresidentJoko Widodo
Preceded byTri Rismaharini
Mayor of Pasuruan
In office
26 January 2021 – 11 September 2024
PresidentJoko Widodo
GovernorKhofifah Indar Parawansa
Preceded byRaharto Teno Prasetyo
Succeeded byAdi Wibowo
Vice Governor of East Java
In office
12 February 2009 – 12 February 2019
PresidentSusilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Joko Widodo
GovernorSoekarwo
Preceded bySoenarjo
Succeeded byEmil Dardak
State Minister of Development of Disadvantaged Regions
In office
21 October 2004 – 9 May 2007
PresidentSusilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Preceded byManuel Kaisiepo
Succeeded byLukman Edy
Personal details
Born (1964-08-28) 28 August 1964 (age 60)
Pasuruan, East Java, Indonesia
Political partyPKB
SpouseFatma Saifullah Yusuf
RelationsSalahuddin Wahid (uncle)

H. Saifullah Yusuf, better known by his nickname Gus Ipul, is an Indonesian politician who currently serves as the Minister of Social Affairs under Joko Widodo administration, replacing Tri Rismaharini due to her resignation.[1] He also previously held several government offices, such as the Mayor of Pasuruan, former Vice Governor of East Java, and former Minister of Villages, Development of Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration under Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono administration.

Education

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Gus Ipul holds a master's degree in Social and Politics Study Faculty from National University in Jakarta.

Career

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Gus Ipul started his political career through GP Ansor, the youth wing of Nahdlatul Ulama. He served as the Chief of GP Ansor for two terms, from 2000–2005 and 2005–2010. He assumed the office of Deputy Governor of East Java on 12 February 2009.

References

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  1. ^ "Presiden Lantik Saifullah Yusuf sebagai Mensos dan Eddy Hartono sebagai Kepala BNPT". SetKab.go.id (in Indonesian). 11 September 2024. Retrieved 11 September 2024.