Ahmed Sani Yerima

Former Governor, Zamfara State (1999–2007)

All Progressives Congress Zamfara State

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Bio Summary

Ahmed Sani Yerima is a Nigerian politician, economist, and former Governor of Zamfara State (1999–2007). He later represented Zamfara West in the Senate from 2007 to 2019. He is best known for introducing and implementing Sharia law in Zamfara State, a move that influenced many northern Nigerian states. Yerima remains a controversial yet influential figure in Nigerian politics.

Education

Primary Education: Sokoto (1966–1973)
Secondary Education: Government Secondary School, Sokoto (1973–1977)
B.Sc. Economics, Bayero University, Kano (1980)
M.Sc. Economics, Bayero University, Kano (1982)

Professional Background

Economist and public servant before politics
Worked in the Sokoto State Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (1983–1987)
Director of Budget, Sokoto State (1987–1992)
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Sokoto State (1994–1996)
Appointed National Director of Budget, Federal Ministry of Finance (1996–1998)

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