Ahmad Rufai Sani Yerima
Former Senator, Zamfara West Senatorial District
All Progressives Congress Kaduna State
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Bio Summary
Ahmad Rufai Sani Yerima is a Nigerian politician who served as the first elected Governor of Zamfara State from 1999 to 2007 and later as Senator for Zamfara West from 2007 to 2019. A member of the APC, Yerima is most noted for introducing Sharia law in Zamfara, a policy that influenced other northern states. His career has been marked by both strong support in his home region and national controversy over his religiously driven policies.
Education
- Civil service and professional training in planning and budgeting
- National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) teaching service
- Additional higher education records vary among sources
Professional Background
- Civil servant in Sokoto State’s Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning
- Teacher during NYSC
- Governor of Zamfara State (1999–2007)
- Senator, Zamfara West (2007–2019)