Dauda Lawal

Dauda Lawal (born 2 September 1965) is a Nigerian banker and politician who is the governor of Zamfara state. He was elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 Nigerian gubernatorial elections defeating the incumbent Governor Bello Matawalle of the APC.

Dauda Lawal
Taken in October 2023
Governor of Zamfara State
Assumed office
29 May 2023
DeputyMani Mallam Mummuni
Preceded byBello Matawalle
Personal details
Born (1965-09-02) 2 September 1965
Gusau, Northern Region, Nigeria (now in Zamfara State)
CitizenshipNigeria
Political partyPeoples Democratic Party
Education
  • BSC, Msc. Political Science (ABU)
  • PhD. Business Administration (UDUS)
Alma mater
Occupation
  • Politician
  • banker

He is an established leader in the Nigerian Banking Industry and is known to be one of the key players in the financial sector of the Nigerian Economy as he served as the executive director, Public Sector North, of First Bank of Nigeria Plc. He was sworn in as a governor on 29th may 2023.

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