# Ahmadu Bello

_Nigerian politician (1910–1966)_

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Last updated: 2026-10-31

> 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 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q401032#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Rabah ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q401032#P19))
- **Died:** 15 January 1966 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q401032#P570))
- **Place of death:** Kaduna ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q401032#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Nigeria ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q401032#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; statesperson ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q401032#P106))
- **Political party:** Northern People's Congress ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q401032#P102))
- **Education:** Barewa College ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q401032#P69))
- **Positions held:** prime minister; spokesperson; district head; Sardauna of Sokoto ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q401032#P39))
- **Awards:** Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q401032#P166))

## 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.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Ahmadu Bello](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmadu_Bello) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q401032](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q401032) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Ahmadu Bello Premier of the Northern Region of Nigeria 1960 Oak Ridge (24578438519).jpg by doe-oakridge (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ahmadu_Bello_Premier_of_the_Northern_Region_of_Nigeria_1960_Oak_Ridge_(24578438519).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Ahmadu Bello, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Ahmadu Bello Premier of the Northern Region of Nigeria 1960 Oak Ridge (24578438519).jpg — doe-oakridge, Public domain.

## Cite this page

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