Zamfara State

Current Governor: Dauda Lawal
Founded: October 1, 1996
Area: 39,762 km2
Capital: Gusau
Geopolitical Zone: North West
HD1 (2021): 0.416; low, 32 of 37
ISO 3166 code: NG-ZA
Population: 3.27 million
Postal Code: 860001
Official Website
Slogan: Farming is Our Pride

Background

Zamfara state is located in the northwestern region of Nigeria. It is bordered by the Republic of the Niger to the north, Kaduna State to the south, Katsina State to the east, and the states of Sokoto, Kebbi and Niger to the west. The state was formed on October 1, 1996, when it was split from Sokoto state.

Population

With a population of 3,278,873 as of 2006 census, Zamfara is the 11th most populous state in Nigeria.

Governors

Jibril Yakubu (Military Governor): October 1996 - May 1999
Ahmed Sani Yerima (Governor): May 29, 1999 - May 29,2007
Mahmud Aliyu Shinkafi (Governor): May 29, 2007 - May 29,2011
Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari (Governor): May 29, 2011 - May 29, 2019
Bello Matawalle (Governor): May 29, 2019 - May 2023
Dauda Lawal (Governor): May 29, 2023 - incumbent.

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Zamfara State

Zamfara State

Background

Population

Governors

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