Adamu Aliero | |
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Senator for Kebbi Central | |
Assumed office 9 June 2015 | |
Preceded by | Abubakar Atiku Bagudu |
In office 5 June 2007 – 17 December 2008 | |
Preceded by | Farouk Bello Bunza |
Succeeded by | Abubakar Atiku Bagudu |
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory | |
In office 17 December 2008 – 17 March 2010 | |
President | Umaru Musa Yar'Adua |
Preceded by | Aliyu Modibbo Umar |
Succeeded by | Bala Muhammed |
Governor of Kebbi State | |
In office 29 May 1999 – 29 May 2007 | |
Deputy | Abdullahi Abubakar Babaya Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu |
Preceded by | Samaila Bature Chamah |
Succeeded by | Usman Saidu Nasamu Dakingari |
Personal details | |
Born | Muhammad Adamu Aliero 1 January 1957 Aliero, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now in Kebbi State, Nigeria) |
Political party | Peoples Democratic Party (2007–2011; 2012–2014; 2022–present) |
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Children | 11 |
Alma mater | Ahmadu Bello University |
Occupation | Politician |
Muhammad Adamu Aliero (born 1 January 1957) is a Nigerian politician who is the senator representing Kebbi Central senatorial district since 2015. He previously served in that position from 2007 to 2008.[1][2] He served as the governor of Kebbi State from 1999 to 2007.[3] He is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Aliero was appointed minister of the Federal Capital Territory by President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua in December 2008.[4] He left office in March 2010 when Acting President Goodluck Jonathan dissolved his cabinet.[5]