List Of Sokoto State Governors And Their Deputies (1999-Present)
This is the most comprehensive list of all the Governor who have served Sokoto State from 1999 till date, which includes their Deputies, and their respective parties:
Governor | Deputy | Left Office | Took Office |
|---|---|---|---|
Attahiru Bafarawa | Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko | 29 May 1999 | 29 May 2007 |
Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko | Unknown | 29 May 2007 | 11 April 2008 |
Abdullahi Balarabe Salame | Unknown | 11 April 2008 | 28 May 2008 |
Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko | Unknown | 28 May 2008 | 28 May 2011 |
Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko | Unknown | 28 May 2011 | 28 May 2015 |
Aminu Waziri Tambuwal | Ahmed Aliyu, Manir Dan Iya | 28 May 2015 | 29 May 2023 |
Ahmad Aliyu | Idris Muhammed Gobir | 29 May 2023 | Incumbent |
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Who Was The First Governor Of Sokoto State?
Colonel Umaru Mohammed was the first governor of Sokoto State in Nigeria. He began his term in March 1976, after Sokoto State was created.
Before this, Sokoto was part of the larger North-Western State. This change was part of a big effort to reorganize the country and improve how local areas were managed.
Colonel Mohammed’s job as governor was to set up the new state’s government and start building its infrastructure. During his time, Sokoto State was still under military rule, which meant that the governor had to follow orders from the military leaders at the national level.
He stayed in office until July 1978. After him, Lt. Colonel Gado Nasko took over as governor. Nasko continued with the military style of leadership and worked on different development projects.
This was a time when military leaders had a lot of control over Nigeria’s politics. Since then, the state has gone through different phases of leadership, including both military and civilian governors.
Who Is The Current Governor Of Sokoto State?
The current Governor of Sokoto State is Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto. He is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and took office on May 29, 2023. Ahmed Aliyu succeeded Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, who had served two terms as governor.
Ahmed Aliyu was born on December 1, 1972, in Sokoto State, Nigeria. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Usmanu Danfodiyo University in Sokoto.
However, Aliyu was the Deputy Governor of Sokoto State from 2019 to 2023, where worked with Governor Tambuwal and helped manage the state’s affairs.
His political journey began earlier when he was elected to the House of Representatives. He represented the Sokoto South Federal Constituency from 2015 to 2019.
During this time, he took part in discussions on national issues and worked on various legislative matters. Ahmed Aliyu is focusing on improving education, healthcare, and infrastructure in Sokoto State.
His administration aims to improve schools, hospitals, and roads to help the state’s development. He also wants to address security issues and boost social programs.
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Current Deputy Governor Of Sokoto State
Idris Muhammad Gobir is the current Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Nigeria. He was appointed on May 29, 2023, working with Governor Ahmad Aliyu. Gobir was born on August 15, 1975, in Sokoto State.
Gobir studied at Usmanu Danfodiyo University in Sokoto. He first earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 2000.
Later, he returned to the same university to get a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA). He was the Chairman of the Sokoto State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) from 2015 to 2023.
Currently, he’s working on improving schools and the quality of basic education in Sokoto State. Gobir was also a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
