Ahmad Aliyu
Ahmad Aliyu | |
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| Governor of Sokoto State | |
| Assumed office 29 May 2023 | |
| Deputy | Idris Muhammad Gobir |
| Preceded by | Aminu Tambuwal |
| Deputy Governor of Sokoto State | |
| In office 29 May 2015 – 14 November 2018 | |
| Governor | Aminu Tambuwal |
| Preceded by | Muktar Shagari |
| Succeeded by | Manir Dan Iya |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ahmad Aliyu 1 January 1970 Sokoto, North-Western State, Nigeria (now in Sokoto State) |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress |
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Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto (born 1 January 1970) is a Nigerian politician who is the Governor of Sokoto State. He was a former commissioner and was the deputy governor of Sokoto State from 2015 until his resignation in 2018.[1][2]
Early life and background
[edit]Ahmed Aliyu was born on 1 January 1970, in Tudun wada at Sokoto metropolis, Sokoto state, Nigeria. He has worked as a cashier, an auditor and an accountant.[3] He was deputy director of Finance and Supply, Sabon-Birni Local Government, 1996 to 1998; Director of Finance and Supply, Kebbe Local Chief Accountant Local Government Service Commission, 2004 to 2007.[3] He was a two-term Commissioner and the first Executive Secretary of Police Trust Fund (PTF).[4]
Education
[edit]in May 2023, Ahmad Aliyu completed his Doctorate Degree in Business Administration at the Nasarawa State University.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "APC's Ahmed Aliyu, ex-deputy of Tambuwal, wins Sokoto guber poll". TheCable. 19 March 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ "Sokoto State Deputy Governor Inaugurates Child Spacing Advocacy Working Group". www.healthpolicyplus.com. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ a b Republic, The (13 March 2023). "Who Is Running for Governor?". The Republic. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ Rapheal (17 March 2023). "Decision Day 2023: Those who will be governors". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ "Sokoto Governor-Elect, Ahmed Aliyu, Bags PhD". Daily Star Nigeria. 28 May 2023. Retrieved 14 June 2023.