Garba Nadama
Former Governor, Sokoto State
Peoples Democratic Party Sokoto State
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Bio Summary
Dr. Garba Nadama (1938–4 May 2020) was a Nigerian scholar and politician who served as the second civilian Governor of Sokoto State, from January 1982 to December 1983. Before that, he was Deputy Governor under Shehu Kangiwa. A historian by training with a Ph.D. from Ahmadu Bello University, Nadama later joined the PDP and held roles in banking and party administration. His tenure was marked by infrastructure, education, and ecological interventions despite political adversity of the era.
Education
- Ph.D. in History, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (1977)
Professional Background
- Administrator and academic
- Deputy Governor under Shehu Kangiwa (1979–1981)
- Governor of Sokoto State (1982–1983)
- Later held roles in politics including service in PDP and as director in financial institutions