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Dauda Lawal

Dauda Lawal

Governor of Zamfara State (29 May 2023 - Present)

ZamfaraAll Progressives Congress (APC)61 yearsUsman Danfodio University, Sokoto (1980s-1990s)
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Offices
2
Achievements
1
Elections
0
Court cases
4
Sources
The Juice — 4 things Nigerians should know
  • 1
    Profession

    Banker

  • 2
    Political Ideology

    Centre-left; PDP; technocratic

  • 3
    Family Background

    Hausa-Fulani Muslim family from Bungudu

  • 4
    Key Accountability Finding

    No personal criminal cases.

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Dauda Lawal
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About

Banker

Ideology: Centre-left; PDP; technocratic

Key Information

Years in Public Office—
Offices Held2
Political PartyAll Progressives Congress (APC)
Current OfficeGovernor of Zamfara State
Assumed OfficeMay 29, 2023

Personal

Age
61 years
Born
Aug 21, 1965
Place of Birth
Bungudu, Zamfara State
Education
Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto (1980s-1990s)
Ethnicity
Hausa-Fulani
Religion
Islam

Offices Held

  1. 2023 – Present
    Governor of Zamfara State
  2. 2023 – 2023
    Executive Director, First Bank Nigeria

Recent Achievements

  • Anti-banditry response
    Reversed Matawalle's dialogue approach; coordinates with federal security forces on military operations [src:profiles:details:v1]
  • Civil service salary clearance
    Cleared inherited salary arrears [src:profiles:details:v1]