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]

Ahmad Aliyu
Governor of Sokoto State
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

Early life and background

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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

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

References

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  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.