Senator Adamu Aliero
About Senator Adamu Aliero
Muhammad Adamu Aliero represents Kebbi Central in the Nigerian Senate, a seat he has held continuously since 2015 and briefly in 2007–2008. He sits on the All Progressives Congress platform, having returned to the party in 2025 after contesting and winning the February 2023 election on the Peoples Democratic Party ticket. Since 8 August 2023 he has chaired the Senate Committee on Land Transport.
Before returning to the Senate, Aliero was Governor of Kebbi State for two terms (1999–2007) and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory from December 2008 to March 2010. His platforms over three decades have included the United Nigeria Congress Party, the All People's Party/All Nigeria Peoples Party, the Congress for Progressive Change, the PDP and the APC.
As of August 2026, Aliero had emerged as the APC consensus candidate for Kebbi Central at the party's May 2026 senatorial primary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the senator for Kebbi Central senatorial district?
Senator Adamu Aliero represents the people of Kebbi Central senatorial district in the 10th National Assembly. The senator serves a four-year term and is one of three senators from Kebbi State.
When was Adamu Aliero born?
Adamu Aliero was born on 1 January 1957, which makes he 69 years old.
What state does Senator Adamu Aliero represent?
Senator Adamu Aliero represents Kebbi State in the North-West geopolitical zone in the Nigerian Senate. Each state in Nigeria has three senators, one for each of its three senatorial districts.
What is Senator Adamu Aliero's religion?
Senator Adamu Aliero is a Muslim. Religious identity is not a legal qualification for senatorial office in Nigeria, but it is often reflected in constituency representation across the country's diverse zones.
What does a Nigerian senator do?
A senator is a member of the upper chamber of Nigeria's National Assembly. Senators make federal laws, approve presidential appointments, ratify international treaties, oversee the executive arm of government and advocate for the interests of their senatorial district. The Senate has 109 members in total.
Government of Kebbi State
- Governor
- Nasir Idris
- House of Reps
- 8 members — listed on the Kebbi State page