Yahaya Abubakar Abdullahi
Senator, representing Kebbi North Senatorial District, National Assembly.
Peoples Democratic Party Kebbi State
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Senator Yahaya Abubakar Abdullahi is a veteran Nigerian politician, academic, and current Senator for Kebbi North Senatorial District under the PDP. With extensive academic credentials in rural sociology and a career spanning public service—including periods as agriculture commissioner and permanent secretary—he was Senate Majority Leader between 2019-2022. Known for stepping across party lines, he left APC in 2022, citing internal party injustice, and continues to play a key role in national planning, economic affairs and legislative oversight.
Education
- Ph.D. in Rural Sociology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (Wikipedia)
- B.Sc. in Social Sciences from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (Wikipedia)
- Certificate in Development Oriented Research in Agriculture from ICRA, Wageningen, The Netherlands (1985) (Wikipedia)
- Early education: Dankoji Primary School, Argungu (1959-1964), Nagarta College, Sokoto (1965-1969), School of Basic Studies, ABU Zaria (1970-71)
Professional Background
- Academic and researcher: held positions at Ahmadu Bello University (UNIZARIA) in the Faculty of Agriculture, especially in rural sociology. (Wikipedia)
- Served as Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs (October 2008 to December 2010) (Wikipedia)
- Was a Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Sokoto & Kebbi States (1990-1991)
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