Dauda Lawal
About the Office of Governor
Nigerian state governors are the chief executives of the country's 36 states. Each governor is elected directly by the people of their state to a four-year term, renewable once under the 1999 Constitution. The governor implements state laws, manages the state budget, oversees the state civil service and coordinates local government activities. Governors chair the State Executive Council and represent their state on the National Council of State, working alongside the President on issues of national importance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the current governor of Zamfara State?
Dauda Lawal is the current Executive Governor of Zamfara State, having been elected through Nigeria's gubernatorial election process. The governor serves a four-year term and is the chief executive of the state government.
When was Dauda Lawal born?
Dauda Lawal was born on 2 September 1965, which makes he 60 years old.
Where is Dauda Lawal from?
Dauda Lawal hails from Gusau Local Government Area in Zamfara State, located in Nigeria's North-West geopolitical zone.
What religion does Dauda Lawal practise?
Dauda Lawal is a Muslim. Religion is not a constitutional requirement for the office of governor in Nigeria, but it often informs the cultural context of leadership in different regions.
What does a Nigerian state governor do?
A state governor is the chief executive of one of Nigeria's 36 states. The governor implements state laws, manages the state budget, appoints state commissioners, supervises the state civil service and coordinates with the 774 local government areas. Governors serve four-year terms and can be re-elected once.
Government of Zamfara State
- House of Reps
- 7 members — listed on the Zamfara State page