In this post, Platinumtimes.ng chronicles the biography, career, education and life story of Sen. Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali.
Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali is the present Minister of Transportation for the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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Full Name: Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali
Born: February 12th, 1969
Place of birth : Gombe, Nigeria
Education: University of Maiduguri
Occupation: Politician
Political Party: All Progressive Congress (APC)
Portfolio: Minister of Transport
Biography
Sa’idu Ahmed is an indigene of Dakku LGA of Gombe State, born on the 12th of February, 1969.
He schooled in his community before attending the University of Maiduguri where he graduated with a degree in Economics.
Sa’idu Ahmed is married and has children. He holds a honorary title of Sarkin Gabas Dukku.
Political history
Sa’idu Ahmed worked with Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Dukku Local Government Council before venturing into politics.
He served as the Executive Secretary of the Gombe State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board in 2003 before his appointment as Commissioner of information of Gombe State in 2007.
He won the Gombe North senatorial seat in the aftermath of the 2010 by-elections, representing the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Sa’idu Ahmed was re-elected in 2015 and 2019 when he switched to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Sen. Alkali lost Gombe North Senatorial seat to Former Gov. Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo in the 2023 general elections making it a rematch where he also defeated him in the 2019 general elections.
He is currently serving as the Minister of Transportation after being appointed by president Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Awards
Senator Sa’idu Ahmed is a Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Administration.
Net Worth
His estimated net worth is currently not available.