Adamu Aliero: Polygamist, Two-Time Governor, Ex-Minister and Multi-Term Senator.

Born in Aliero LGA of Kebbi State, Adamu Aliero has journeyed from customs service to business, then to the governorship of Kebbi (1999-2007) and FCT Minister (2008-2010), and now serves as Senator for Kebbi Central.

Who Is Adamu Aliero

Senator Adamu Aliero is a Nigerian politician currently representing the Kebbi Central senatorial district.
He is known for his long-standing political career, having served as the former Governor of Kebbi State, ex-Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, and a multi-term senator.

His Profile Summary

Field	Details
Full Name	Muhammad Adamu Aliero
Date of Birth / Age	1 January 1957 (Age ~68)
State of Origin	Kebbi State, Nigeria
Local Government Area	Aliero LGA
Tribe / Ethnicity	Hausa‐Fulani (Northern Nigeria) [common inference]
Religion	Islam [common for the region]
Marital Status	Married (multiple wives: Maimuna, Zainab, Aaliyah)
Political Party	Most recently defector to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2025
Current Position	Senator for Kebbi Central Senatorial District
Years Active	Politics: Since the late 1990s (1999 as Governor)
Net Worth (Estimated)	~$200 million (~₦160 billion), according to some unverified sources

His Early Life and Education

Adamu Aliero was born on 1 January 1957 in the town of Aliero, Aliero LGA, Kebbi State (then Northern Region). He began his education at an Islamic elementary school before attending Aliero Town Planning School in 1965.

He then proceeded to Government Secondary School, Koko, graduating in 1976. He gained admission to the School of Basic Studies at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria for the IJMB certificate programme and then studied political science at ABU, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1980.

Adamu Aliero’s Career Before Politics

After university, Aliero entered public service: in 1981, he took a post as administrative officer at the College of Education in Sokoto and joined the Nigeria Customs & Excise Service.

In 1997, he resigned from the service and ventured into private business, particularly in export and import trade.

His background in administration and commerce provided a springboard into politics and public life.

Adamu Aliero’s Political Career

His Entry into Politics

Aliero’s political career formally began in 1998 when he contested for the Senate on the platform of the now-defunct UNCP (United Nigeria Congress Party), but the election result was annulled after the Abacha transition.

In 1999, he successfully ran for the governorship of Kebbi State under the All Peoples Party (APP) and was sworn in on 29 May 1999.

His Major Political Roles

Governor of Kebbi State (1999-2007): He served two terms (1999–2003, 2003–2007) and remains one of the longer-serving governors of the state.
Senator for Kebbi Central: First term in 2007, after which he was appointed Minister of the FCT; he returned to the Senate representing Kebbi Central from 2015 onwards.
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT): Appointed December 2008 by President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, held office until March 2010 when Acting President Goodluck Jonathan dissolved his cabinet.

His Achievements and Impact

Adamu Aliero’s Personal Life

Senator Aliero is married, with multiple wives (Maimuna, Zainab and Aaliyah), and has eleven children.
He is known in his Kebbi Central constituency and beyond for maintaining ties with his hometown, Aliero, and for his philanthropic gestures. He is a devout Muslim.