Abdullahi Sarki Mukhtar
Nigerian politician and general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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Abdullahi Sarki Mukhtar | |
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National Security Adviser | |
In office 1 June 2006 – 8 March 2010 | |
President | Olusegun Obasanjo Umaru Musa Yar'adua |
Preceded by | Aliyu Mohammed Gusau |
Succeeded by | Aliyu Mohammed Gusau |
Governor of Kaduna State | |
In office July 1988 – August 1990 | |
President | Ibrahim Babangida |
Preceded by | Abubakar Dangiwa Umar |
Succeeded by | Tanko Ayuba |
Governor of Katsina State | |
In office September 1987 – July 1988 | |
President | Ibrahim Babangida |
Succeeded by | Lawrence Onoja |
Personal details | |
Born | (1949-07-05) 5 July 1949 (age 74) Kano State, Colonial Nigeria |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Nigeria |
Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
Rank | Major general |
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