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Dauda Lawal is a Nigerian banker, politician, and the governor-elect of Zamfara State, 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 was born on September 2, 1965, into a humble family popularly known in the textile industry in Gusau, Northern Nigeria. What is known, however, is that his wife, Hurriya Dauda-Lawal, is an important figure in his life and has been described as the “gray power” behind him.

Dauda Lawal Profile

Educational Background

Dauda Lawal obtained a B.Sc. in political science from Ahmadu Bello University in 1987, an M.Sc. in Political science/ international relations from the same university in 1992, and a Ph.D. in business administration from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.

Dauda Lawal has taken courses at prestigious universities, including the London School of Economics, Harvard Business School, Oxford University Business School, Massachusetts, USA; Wharton Business School, Pennsylvania; Oxford University Business School; International Faculty of Finance, London; Fitch Training, London & New York, and Lagos Business School among others.

Career

Dauda Lawal started his working career in 1989 and joined First Bank of Nigeria Plc in May 2003. He was appointed Executive Vice President, Public Sector North, of First Bank of Nigeria Plc in October 2010 and was later elevated to the position of Executive Director, Public Sector North, of the bank in September 2012.

Dauda Lawal served as special adviser on Islamic banking to Sanusi Lamido Sanusi when he was Central Bank Governor, leading reforms that have since allowed the emergence of Jaiz, TAJ & Lotus banks. He has also been involved in partisan politics since the run-up to the 2019 general elections.

He aspired to be the flag-bearer of the APC for the Governorship ticket of Zamfara State and was part of G8, a coalition of gubernatorial aspirants fighting with then-incumbent governor Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari.

The G8 included Kabir Garba Marafa, a seating senator, Mahmud Shinkafi, a former governor of the state, Mansur Dan Ali, ex-Defence Minister, Ibrahim Wakkala, Yari’s deputy, Sani Jaji, Chairman of House Committee on Intelligence and Security at the time, Abubakar Magaji, Rtd Perm-Sec, and Late. Sagir Hamidu, Rtd Director, FCDA. The G8 scuttled all attempts by Yari to conduct a Primary election where he would impose his anointed candidate Koguna on them.

They also started the court proceedings that ended with Supreme Court Judgement against the APC. Even though Marafa was the most outspoken in the group, Lawal was the financial muscle & money bag of the group.

Controversies

it has been reported that Dauda Lawal while running as the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in Zamfara State, his wife escaped a gun attack while returning to Gusau, the state capital. This suggests that his political career may have been marked by some level of danger and risk.

Dauda Lawal Facebook Handle

Dauda Lawal is on Facebook @Dauda Lawal.

Personal Life

Dauda Lawal was born into a family that was well-known in the textile industry in Gusau, Northern Nigeria. He is the third child of his parents, Lawal Muhammad Dare. However, beyond his family background, it is not clear what his personal life entails. What is known, however, is that his wife, Hurriya Dauda-Lawal, is an important figure in his life and has been described as the “gray power” behind him and they are blessed with children. This suggests that she plays a significant role in supporting and influencing his political ambitions.

Dauda Lawal Net Worth

Dauda Lawal is estimated to be worth over $5 Million.

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