Dalhatu Sarki Tafida
Former Senator, Kaduna North Senatorial District
Peoples Democratic Party Kaduna State
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Dalhatu Sarki Tafida is a Nigerian physician, diplomat, and politician from Kaduna State. He served as Minister of Health from 1993 to 1995, Senator for Kaduna North between 1999 and 2007, and later as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from 2008 to 2015. A member of the Peoples Democratic Party, Tafida is recognized for his contributions to health reforms, legislative work, and international diplomacy. His career spans medicine, politics, and foreign service, earning him a reputation as a technocrat and statesman.
Education
- Ahmadu Bello University (MBBS, Medicine)
- University of Liverpool, United Kingdom (Postgraduate studies in Public Health and Tropical Medicine)
- Fellow, Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh
Professional Background
- Medical doctor and public health expert
- Consultant physician before entering politics
- Served as Minister of Health (1993–1995)
- Senator representing Kaduna North (1999–2007)
- Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (2008–2015)