Prior to this time, he served in various capacities in the Nigerian public service as well as the private sector. He also served as the Honourable Commissioner for Finance / Member, Kano State Executive Council from 2011 to 2014.
Additionally, Mr Gaya served in various capacities within Afribank Nigeria Plc., where for over 2 decades, he provided oversight for the bank’s assets and liabilities, coordinated deposit mobilisation, and ensured compliance with the bank’s procedures.
He graduated from the University of Abuja in 2000, and was conferred with a Doctor of Science in Eco. Development (Honoris Causa) by the European American University in 2013.