Abdullahi Sarki Mukhtar

Abdullahi Sarki Mukhtar (born 5 July 1949, in Kano State, Nigeria) was formerly the National security adviser to the president of Nigeria. Rtd Major General Mukhtar was also a former military governor of Kaduna state and Katsina State, in the case of the latter he was the first administrator or governor.

Major general
Abdullahi Sarki Mukhtar
National Security Adviser
In office
1 June 2006  8 March 2010
PresidentOlusegun Obasanjo
Umaru Musa Yar'adua
Preceded byAliyu Mohammed Gusau
Succeeded byAliyu Mohammed Gusau
Governor of Kaduna State
In office
July 1988  August 1990
PresidentIbrahim Babangida
Preceded byAbubakar Dangiwa Umar
Succeeded byTanko Ayuba
Governor of Katsina State
In office
September 1987  July 1988
PresidentIbrahim Babangida
Succeeded byLawrence Onoja
Personal details
Born (1949-07-05) 5 July 1949
Kano State, Colonial Nigeria
Military service
Allegiance Nigeria
Branch/service Nigerian Army
Rank Major general
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