Ahmad Aliyu

Nigerian politician (born 1970)

Ahmad Aliyu
Governor of Sokoto State
Incumbent
Assumed office
29 May 2023
DeputyIdris Muhammad Gobir
Preceded byAminu Tambuwal
Deputy Governor of Sokoto State
In office
29 May 2015 – 14 November 2018
GovernorAminu Tambuwal
Preceded byMuktar Shagari
Succeeded byManir Dan Iya
Personal details
Born
Ahmad Aliyu

(1970-01-01) 1 January 1970 (age 54)
Sokoto, North-Western State, Nigeria (now in Sokoto State)
Political partyAll Progressives Congress
Occupation
  • Politician

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

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

in May 2023, Ahmad Aliyu completed his Doctorate Degree in Business Administration at the Nasarawa State University.[5]

References

  1. ^ "APC's Ahmed Aliyu, ex-deputy of Tambuwal, wins Sokoto guber poll". TheCable. 19 March 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Sokoto State Deputy Governor Inaugurates Child Spacing Advocacy Working Group". www.healthpolicyplus.com. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  3. ^ a b Republic, The (13 March 2023). "Who Is Running for Governor?". The Republic. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  4. ^ Rapheal (17 March 2023). "Decision Day 2023: Those who will be governors". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  5. ^ "Sokoto Governor-Elect, Ahmed Aliyu, Bags PhD". Daily Star Nigeria. 28 May 2023. Retrieved 14 June 2023.