Ahmed Muhammad Daku
Ahmed Muhammad Daku | |
|---|---|
| Military Governor of Kano State | |
| In office 27 August 1985 – 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Hamza Abdullahi |
| Succeeded by | Mohammed Umaru |
| Military Governor of Sokoto State | |
| In office December 1987 – August 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Garba Mohammed |
| Succeeded by | Bashir Salihi Magashi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1944 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Nigeria |
| Branch/service |  Nigerian Army |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands | Brigade Commander, 31 Field Artillery Brigade, Abeokuta (1985). Commander, 3rd Armoured Division (1990) |
Brigadier Genera Ahmed Muhammad Daku (born 1944) was appointed military Governor of Kano State in Nigeria on 27 August 1985 at the start of the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida, and was transferred to become Governor of Sokoto State from December 1987 to August 1990.[1]
Early life
Ahmed Muhammad Daku was born in Katsina.[2] After joining the army, he rose through the ranks, becoming commanding officer, Medium Regiment, Nigerian Army, Jos in 1982, and being appointed directing staff (senior division) Command and Staff College, Jaji (1982–85). He was promoted to brigade commander, 31 Field Artillery Brigade, Abeokuta in 1985.[3]
Lt. Colonel Daku played a supportive role in the coup of August 27, 1985, when Major General Ibrahim Babangida took control from Major General Muhammadu Buhari.[4] Daku was appointed Governor of Kano State in Nigeria on 27 August 1985, and was transferred to become Governor of Sokoto State from December 1987 to August 1990.[1] He later became Commander of 3rd Armoured Division, being replaced in September 1993 during the intrigues that brought General Sani Abacha to power.[5]
In 2002, he headed the Directorate of Pilgrims Affairs. He was said to be an upright and forthright man.[6] He was a contender for the Governorship of Katsina State in 2003.[7] In August 2009, Daku said there was a lack of discipline in the country, and described education as the only solution to restore Nigeria's lost glory.[8]
References
- ^ a b "Nigerian States". WorldStatesmen. Archived from the original on 23 December 2009. Retrieved 2010-01-06.
- ^ MAURICE ARCHIBONG (October 4, 2007). "Katsina: Splendid at Sallah and always". Daily Sun. Archived from the original on August 30, 2008. Retrieved 2010-01-06.
- ^ "In the news". Newswatch. 2003-10-03. Archived from the original on 2011-07-27. Retrieved 2010-01-06.
- ^ Nowa Omoigui. "THE PALACE COUP OF AUGUST 27, 1985 (PART 1)". Dawodu. Archived from the original on 2 January 2010. Retrieved 2010-01-06.
- ^ Nowa Omoigui. "Nigeria: The Palace Coup of November 17, 1993". Dawodu. Archived from the original on 2 January 2010. Retrieved 2010-01-07.
- ^ Ali M. Ali (2002-06-08). "SCORE-CARD!!!". ThisDay. Archived from the original on 2007-06-21. Retrieved 2010-01-06.
- ^ Constance Ikokwu (2002-08-18). "Battle for the North-west". ThisDay. Archived from the original on 2005-01-16. Retrieved 2010-01-06.
- ^ LAWAL IBRAHIM (19 August 2009). "Ex-milad blames Nigeria's problems on indiscipline". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2010-01-06.[permanent dead link]
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