Salihu Muhammad | |
|---|---|
 Yayale Ahmed in 2010 | |
| Secretary to the Government of the Federation | |
| In office 8 Sept 2008 – May 2011 | |
| President | Umaru Musa Yar'Adua Goodluck Jonathan |
| Preceded by | Baba Gana Kingibe |
| Succeeded by | Anyim Pius Anyim |
| Minister of Defence | |
| In office 26 July 2007 – 8 Sept 2008 | |
| President | Umaru Musa Yar'Adua |
| Preceded by | Rabiu Kwankwaso |
| Succeeded by | Shettima Mustapha |
| Head of Civil Service of the Federation | |
| In office 18 December 2000 – 26 July 2007 | |
| President | Olusegun Obasanjo Umaru Musa Yar'Adua |
| Succeeded by | Ebele Ofunneamaka Okeke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 April 1952 Shira, Azare, Bauchi State, Nigeria |
| Children | Seven |
| Alma mater | Ahmadu Bello University |
| Occupation | Civil servant, politician |
| Awards | Order of the Federal Republic |
Mahmud Yayale Ahmed, CFR (born 15 April 1952) is a Nigerian civil servant and politician who served as Defence Minister of Nigeria.