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

Colonel (later Brigadier General) Ahmed Muhammad Daku was appointed 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.

Ahmed Muhammad Daku was born in Katsina. 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.

Lt. Colonel Ahmed Daku played a supportive role in the coup of August 27, 1985 when Major General Ibrahim Babangida took control from Major General Muhammadu Buhari. Ahmed Muhammad 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. He later became commander of 3rd Armoured Division, being replaced in September 1993 during the intrigues that brought General Sani Abacha to power.

In 2002 he headed the Directorate of Pilgrims Affairs. He was said to be an upright and forthright man. He was a contender for the Governorship of Katsina State in 2003. In August 2009, Brigadier General Ahmed Daku said there was a lack of discipline in the country, and described education as the only solution to restore Nigeria's lost glory.

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