Umaru Dahiru Tambuwal
Former Senator, Sokoto South Senatorial District
Peoples Democratic Party Sokoto State
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Umaru Dahiru Tambuwal (born 12 June 1952) is a Nigerian lawyer, politician, and former Senator for Sokoto South. A trained lawyer from Ahmadu Bello University, he served as a Commissioner in Sokoto State before being elected Senator in 2003. Over multiple terms, he worked on major committees including Judiciary, INEC, Aviation, and Health, and rose to chair the Northern Senators Forum. Known for his constitutional background and legislative experience, he remains an influential figure in Sokoto and northern Nigerian politics.
Education
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
- Nigerian Law School — Barrister at Law (BL), called to the Bar
Professional Background
- Lawyer and company director
- Commissioner in Sokoto State (Commerce, Industry, Youth, and Sports)
- Delegate to the National Constitutional Conference (1993)
- Member of the Constitutional Drafting Committee (1999)
- Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (2003–2011), later re-elected under PDP
- Chaired the Northern Senators Forum
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