When was Ahmadu Bello born?

Ahmadu Bello was born on 12 June 1910 in Rabah.

What positions has Ahmadu Bello held?

Positions held by Ahmadu Bello include: prime minister; spokesperson; district head; Sardauna of Sokoto.

Where did Ahmadu Bello study?

Ahmadu Bello was educated at Barewa College.

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Ahmadu Bello

Nigerian politician (1910–1966)

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Sir Ahmadu Bello (; born Ahmadu Rabah; 12 June 1910 – 15 January 1966), also known by his title Sardauna of Sokoto, was a conservative Nigerian statesman who was one of the leading northern politicians in 1960 and served as its first and only premier from 1954 until his assassination in 1966, in which capacity he dominated national affairs for over a decade.

Quick facts

Born: 12 June 1910 wd
Place of birth: Rabah wd
Died: 15 January 1966 wd
Place of death: Kaduna wd
Citizenship: Nigeria wd
Occupation: politician, statesperson wd
Political party: Northern People's Congress wd
Education: Barewa College wd

Positions held wd

prime minister
spokesperson
district head
Sardauna of Sokoto

Awards wd

Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire

About

He was also the leader of the Northern People's Congress, the ruling party at the time, which was largely made up of the Hausa–Fulani elite. He had previously been elected into the regional legislature and later became a government minister. A member of the Sokoto Caliphate dynasty, he made attempts at becoming Sultan of Sokoto before later joining politics.

Questions

When was Ahmadu Bello born?: Ahmadu Bello was born on 12 June 1910 in Rabah.
What positions has Ahmadu Bello held?: Positions held by Ahmadu Bello include: prime minister; spokesperson; district head; Sardauna of Sokoto.
Where did Ahmadu Bello study?: Ahmadu Bello was educated at Barewa College.

Sources

Last updated 31 October 2026 · facts checked 5 November 2026

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