Yayale Ahmed
Salihu Muhammad | |
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Umaru Yar'Adua | |
Succeeded by | Ebele Ofunneamaka Okeke |
Personal details | |
Born | Shira, Azare, Bauchi State, Nigeria | 15 April 1952
Children | Seven |
Alma mater | Ahmadu Bello University |
Occupation | Civil servant, politician |
Awards | Order of the Federal Republic |
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Mahmud Yayale Ahmed, CFR (born 15 April 1952) is a Nigerian civil servant and politician who served as Defence Minister of Nigeria.
Early life and education
Ahmed was born in the town of
He has an honorary Doctorate Degree in Law awarded by the
Civil service and politics
Ahmed joined the Bauchi State Civil Service in 1977. In 1982, he became deputy secretary to the state's Ministry of Animal Health and Forestry Resources, and the next year, in 1983, he became acting permanent secretary to the Ministry of Rural Development and Cooperatives.[1]
In 1986, he joined the federal government's civil service, holding various positions in the Ministries of
Ahmed was appointed to the position of Head of Civil Service of the Federation on December 18, 2000, by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who described Ahmed as "Mr Civil Servant".[1]
In May 2006, Yayale considered running for Governor or Bauchi State in the 2007 general election. According to Yahuza Bauchi, the people of Bauchi State were "clamouring for Alhaji Yayale Ahmed to assume the mantle of leadership in the state so as to consolidate the good works of Governor Adamu Mua'zu."[2]
President
Personal life
Ahmed is married with seven children. He speaks Hausa, Fulani, and English. He has 7 children, Khadija, Nabil, Halima, Ibrahim, Usman, Sagir and Nabila.
Titles
Ahmed is the Ajiyan Katagum, a Katagum Emirate position, and the Akowojo of Idanre Kingdom, in Ondo State.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Yusuf Aliyu, Addy (2003-04-15). "Yayale, an icon at 51". Daily Trust. BiafraNigeriaWorld. Retrieved 2007-12-26.
- ^ Dogara, Lawal (2006-05-10). "2007 Bauchi Guber Polls…Yayale Ahmed urged to contest". Nigerian Newsday. Nasarawa State Weekly Newspaper. Retrieved 2007-12-27.
- ^ "Nigerian cabinet: A mixture of old and new". 2007-07-27. Retrieved 2007-12-26.
- ^ "Anyim Pius Anyim appointed SGF". Vanguard News. 2011-05-30. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
External links
- Akinrefon, Dapo; Gbenga Oke; Cynthia Ojideagu (2007-12-08). "PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION PETITION: Generals at war over Yar'Adua". Vanguard Online. Vanguard Media. Retrieved 2007-12-27.
- Kilete, Molly (2007-12-03). "Mass promotion in Army, Air Force". The Sun News On-line. The Sun Publishing. Retrieved 2007-12-27.