Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto
Governor, Sokoto State
All Progressives Congress Sokoto State
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Dr. Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto is the Governor of Sokoto State, sworn in on 29 May 2023 under the APC. A native of Sokoto and a former civil servant, he served as Deputy Governor from 2015–2018 and led the Nigeria Police Trust Fund prior to his election. Holding a Ph.D. in Business Administration, his leadership emphasizes a “9‑Point Smart Agenda” prioritizing infrastructure, education, water, security, and rural economy. In his first two years, the state delivered over 180 development projects without borrowing.
Education
- Ph.D. in Business Administration, Nasarawa State University (completed May 2023)
- Earlier academic degrees not fully documented in public sources
Professional Background
- Career civil servant: cashier and auditor roles in local governments (Sabon‑Birni, Kebbe LGs) in the late 1990s–2000s
- Served as Commissioner in Sokoto State and as Executive Secretary of Nigeria Police Trust Fund (2020–2022)
- Twice Deputy Governor of Sokoto State from 2015 to resignation in 2018 under Governor Tambuwal
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