Senator Aliyu Wamakko
About Senator Aliyu Wamakko
Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko is the Senator for Sokoto North, Sokoto State, and a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). First elected to the Senate in 2015, he has served in the 8th, 9th and 10th National Assemblies and was returned for a third term in the general election of 25 February 2023.
Born on 1 March 1953, Wamakko was Governor of Sokoto State for two terms (2007-2015) and, before that, Deputy Governor from 1999 to 2006 under Attahiru Bafarawa. His earlier public service included chairmanship of Sokoto Local Government Council in 1986-1987 and senior administrative posts in the state civil service. He moved from the All Nigeria Peoples Party to the Peoples Democratic Party and then to the APC on its formation ahead of the 2015 elections.
As of August 2026 Wamakko remains one of the APC's senior figures in the North West.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the senator for Sokoto North senatorial district?
Senator Aliyu Wamakko represents the people of Sokoto North senatorial district in the 10th National Assembly. The senator serves a four-year term and is one of three senators from Sokoto State.
When was Aliyu Wamakko born?
Aliyu Wamakko was born on 1 March 1953, which makes he 73 years old.
What state does Senator Aliyu Wamakko represent?
Senator Aliyu Wamakko represents Sokoto 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 Aliyu Wamakko's religion?
Senator Aliyu Wamakko 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 Sokoto State
- Governor
- Ahmad Aliyu
- Senators
- Aminu TambuwalIbrahim Lamido
- House of Reps
- 11 members — listed on the Sokoto State page