Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura is a prominent Nigerian statesman and philanthropist, serving as Patron of the Tinubu Support Organization, a group dedicated to promoting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda and vision for Nigeria.

Born in 1952 in Lafia, Nasarawa State, he belongs to the Gwandara ethnic group. Al-Makura has a background in education, graduating from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, with a Bachelor of Education Degree

Before entering politics, he was a successful businessman, involved in agricultural and industrial machinery, real estate, and hospitality, owning companies like Almakura Nigeria Limited and Ta'al Nigeria Limited. Al-Makura's political career includes being a founding member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State and later joining the All Progressives Congress (APC).

As governor, Al-Makura transformed Nasarawa State, improving infrastructure and governance, earning him recognition as one of the best-performing governors in Nigeria. He's currently the Chairman of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) governing board, appointed by President Bola Tinubu

Regarding his association with President Tinubu, Al-Makura is a key ally and supporter. He played a significant role in the APC's formation and has consistently backed Tinubu's initiatives. In 2025, Al-Makura mobilized support for Tinubu from the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) bloc, affirming their loyalty to the president's government.