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Gidado dan Laima

Grand vizier of Sokoto caliphate in Nigeria

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Gidado dan Laima (1817–1842) also known as Waziri Gidado was the first known Grand Vizier of the Sokoto Caliphate, he was vizier of Sokoto during the sultanship of Muhammed Bello. He was the founder of the popular line of viziers known as the Gidado line; some of his descendants include Waziri Junaid and Abd al-Qadir (Sokoto), and in extension, Gidado Idris who was once Nigeria’s Secretary to the Government.

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Born
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Died
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Citizenship
Nigeria wd
Occupation
politician, emissary wd

Positions held wd

  • grand vizier

Questions

When was Gidado dan Laima born?
Gidado dan Laima was born on 1817.
What positions has Gidado dan Laima held?
Positions held by Gidado dan Laima include: grand vizier.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Gidado dan Laima · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q5559482 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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"Gidado dan Laima". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/gidado-dan-laima. Retrieved 6 November 2026.

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