Meet the Team: Passionate People Driving Success and Innovation Forward
Bringing Innovation, Dedication, and Excellence Together for Lasting Impact and Success
- Honourable Commissioner
- Permanent Secretary
HONOURABLE COMMISSIONER
MUHAMMAD BELLO AUTA
A Certified Chartered Accountant with extensive working experience in both public and private sectors, including international donor organizations. Began working career in 1987 with the Ministry of Finance Sokoto state and progressed to the position of Asst. Chief Accountant in Zamfara State Ministry of Finance before transferring his service to NITEL in 1998. Played key roles in the financial restructuring of NITEL and Peugeot Nig. LTD., for the eventual Privatization of these national assets where he served as Deputy General Manager & General Manager (Finance) respectively.
Returned to the Zamfara State service as Director General (MDG’s office) from 2008-2010 where he led the team packaging the state proposals for accessing the Debt relief gains through the conditional grant scheme. Thereafter, Mr. Auta was appointed as Director Finance and Accounts at the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) until retirement in March 2020. Re-engaged as Senior Special Assistance.
(Admin & Finance) to the FIRS Executive Chairman a role he voluntarily terminated in August 2023 upon nomination to the Zamfara State Executive Council with responsibility for the Finance Ministry.
Holds a BSc. Accounting degree from Ahmadu Bello University and an MBA from the University of Leicester (UK). Attended many executive development programs notable among which are the Public Policy Program at Harvard University USA;
Oxford Advanced Management Program UK; Leading for Results at INSEAD in France; and Strategic Finance program at Institute of Management Development in Switzerland.
Mr. M.B.Auta is widely travelled and happily married with children.
PARMANENT SECRETARY
MUHAMMAD M. ABUBAKAR PhD
Dr. Barira Ibrahim Bagobiri’sbackground and growth is strongly rooted in the fear of Allah with strong background of western education all through her studies which has influenced her successes in the pursuit of her professional career and academic up to Doctorate degree. She is always passionate given her in-depth knowledge of Islamic Education which she has always dedicated her life to in order to entrench and instill positive impacts through education-driven approaches at all times, and at any given roles. Her experience spanned over the years in teaching and lecturing in Islamic education with an enviable track records of achievements in the public sector where
also, advocating for the rights of women and children which is a reflect of her PhD dissertation “An assessment of the practice of Women right among contemporary
Muslims of North-west of Nigeria”: thus, culminating her career advancement into other sectors of the public service.
Dr. Barira Ibrahim Bagobiri is the current Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Gusau Zamfara state. She was born on October 1, 1973 at TalataMafara Local Government of Zamfara state. Dr. Barira is a trained teacher with all the requisites
background: she began her service career as a teacher from the primary school in 1991-1998, after which she taught in secondary school from 1998-2005. By 2005-
2017, Dr. Barira taught as a Lecturer at the Zamfara State College of Arts and Science (ZACAS) Gusau, from where she was appointed the Executive Secretary, Female Education Board in 2017-2021. In 2021, she was appointed Permanent Secretary, Zamfara state Ministry for Women and Children Affairs and by 2023-March 2025, she served as the Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Education, Science and Technology. Going by her track records, the current administration of His Excellency Governor Daudal awal deployed her to the Ministry of Finance Gusau, as Permanent Secretary; a position she currently occupies.Dr. Barira as a scholarly has written many journals that are published and has supervised several academic works and projects. Aside her mainstream appointments, she has served in various committees as a member or Chairperson being it at the state,local government and community levels at various times too numerous to mention. Given her disposition in the academic and social interventions, Dr. Barira Ibrahim Bagobiri is a recipient of many awards within and outside the state and has also attended several workshops within and outside the country; notably amongst which includes a workshop on Strategies and Policies to promote Women and Girls Education in Rwanda, East Africa, 2023.
Dr. Barira Ibrahim Bagobiri is happily married with children.
She likes reading, teaching, researching and traveling.
Ministry of Finance Headquarters, Samaru Gusau, Zamfara State
08033757802, 07085755126
bariraibrahimb1@gmail.com
ALI - AKILU MOHAMMED,CNA
ACCOUNTANT GENERAL
Accomplished banker with over 20 years of working experience in operations, marketing (public Sector, Government Revenue Collection, Retail Banking, and International Banking)
Currently leading the Nigerian Representative office of FBN Bank UL LTD and covering the Northern business office with oversight for Private Banking, Corporate Banking, and Institutional Banking. Having a track record of consistent outstanding business development and high-quality service delivery while working within different country Jurisdictions with multicultural and multilingual teams. Having the desire to continue attaining leadership within the financial service industry or related industries while utilizing my experience, analytical problem solving and interpersonal skills. A result-oriented person/leader, with ability to initiating, develop and sustaining business relationship, ability to manage people, an excellent communicator, a strong motivator and a committed individual with ability to work under pressure. A computer literate with Microsoft office proficiency, Microsoft word, Microsoft excel etc.
BIO DATA
Local Govt. Area:Bungudu L.G.A.
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES:
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
2008 MBA
Anab Computer Training School, Kaduna 2001 Diploma In Computer Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 1998 BSc Business Admin Federal Government College, Sokoto 1991 SSCE
Model Primary School, Birnin Kebbi Road, Sokoto 1985 PSLC
POSITIONS HELD:
School prefect Federal Government Collage Sokoto 1990-1991
Date of Birth: | 26T# December, 1974 |
Sex: | Male |
Marital Status: | Married |
Nationality: | Nigerian |
State of Origin: | Zamfara State |
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES:
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
2008 MBA
Anab Computer Training School, Kaduna 2001 Diploma in Computer Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 1998 BSc Business Admin Federal Government College, Sokoto 1991 SSCE
Model Primary School, BirninKebbi Road, Sokoto 1985 PSLC
POSITIONS HELD:
School prefect Federal Government Collage Sokoto 1990-1991
ALH ISHAKA IBRAHIM MAJASIRDI
CHAIRMAN PERMAMNET BOARD OF SURVEY
| Name: – | Alh. Ishaka Ibrahim Majasirdi |
| Position: – | Chairman Permanent Board of Survey |
| Place of Birth: | Birnin Magaji |
| Date of Birth: – | 02/02/1955 |
| State of Origin: – | Zamfara State |
| Nationality:- | Nigerian |
| Marital Status:- | Married With 5 Children |
| GSM: – | 08038848402 |
| Email Address: – | ishaqibrahim700@gmail.com |
| • A.B.A Farfaru as School Dispenser | 1975 – 1977 |
| • Ministry of Finance, Sokoto as Store Man | 1978 – 1979 |
| • Ministry of Education as Store Assistant | 1979 – 1980 |
| • H.A.T.C Birnin Kebbi as Store Keeper | 1981 – 1982 |
| • H.A.T.C Birnin Kebbi as Senior Store Keeper | 1982 |
| • Sultan Abubakar College, Sokoto as Asst. Store officer | 1982 – 1984 |
| • Government Teachers College, Gusau | 1985 |
| • Government Science Secondary School, Shinkafi | 1987 |
PERSONAL DATA
SCHOOL ATTENDED WITH DATES: QUALIFICATION OBTAINED
Birni Magaji Primary School
Primary School Certificates
January 1964 to December
December, 1970
College of Administration
Certificate in Store Man
1s February, 1980
February, 1981
The Polytechnic of Sokoto State
Certificate in Store Keeping
10″February, 1981
10thFebruary, 1982
The Polytechnic of Sokoto State
Certificate in Stores Administration
1988-1990
The Polytechnic of Sokoto State National Diploma in Public Amin 1991-1993
THE LIST OF PLACES WHERE I SERVED BEFORE
I joined Federal Ministry of education Lagos on Secondment in 1/06/1988 where I was posted to F.G.G.C Gusau as a Higher Store officer on 01/11/1995 I Disconded my Appointment back to Store Control Unit, Under State Ministry of Finance Sokoto, where I Served as Higher Store officer.
02/07/1996 I joined Political Activities where I contested for a Vice Chairmanship and I was Successful Elected on 15/03/1997
Then on 06/05/2004 I have Got political Appointment approved by His Excellency, Alh. Ahmad Sani Yariman Bakura as Board Member Category (B) Revenue recovery Tribunal.
On 01/02/2013 I Got Appointment letter from SSG office of Local Government
Monitoring Committee as Member.
I Got an Appointment as State Exco Zamfara State on 2020.
Then I Got an Appointment Approved by His Excellency, Dr. Dauda Lawal as sole Administrator of Birni Magaji Local Government on 06/11/2023 to 16/10/2024.
On 20th November,2024 His Excellency, Dr. Dauda Lawal approved my Appointment as Chairman Board of Survey till date.
IDRIS ALHAJI BAWA, ACA
Deputy Accountant General
Idris Alhaji Bawa born on 15′” March, 1972 in Garbadu District of Talata Mafara local Government Area of Zamfara state attended Garbadu primary school from 1978 to 1983, obtained primary certificate Government Secondary School Anka from 1983 to 1989, For senior secondary certificate (SSCE) Than proceeded to the polytechnic Birnin Kebbi for National Diploma in Financial Studies in 1994 and Higher National Diploma in 1998 from there to Usman Danfodio University where I obtained post Graduate Diploma in Management in 2004(PGDM) and Master’s Degree in Business Administration in 2009(MBA).
Professional Qualifications Member Association of certified and corporate Accountant (ACCA) 2010, Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) Also a Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)
WORKING EXPERIENCE:
- Ministry of Finance salary section in charge of promotion of and adjustment of salary 2001 to 2003
- Zamfara comprehensive Agricultural Revolution Programme (ZACAREP) Accountant in charge of preparation of payment vouchers, Cash Book & Reconciliation 2003-2007.
- Zamfara State FADAMA III Project, Assistant Project Accountant in charge of payment voucher, statement of expenditure (SOE), report of expenditure by activity and cash book from 2007 to2011
- Zamfara State International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) as Auditor in charge of Examination of Financial Record 2011-2013
- Ministry of Land & Housing as a Deputy Director Finance in charge of supervision of the account department 2015
Government Sub-treasury in charge of main account activities 2015-2019
- Ministry of Health Deputy Director Finance in charge of supervision of the account department and Project Accountant (CORONA Program) 2019 to 2021
- Zamfara State Pension Commission Director Finance & Supply in charge of Finance Department, computation of pension & gratuity of retirees 2021 to 2023
- Ministry of Finance Main Accounts Department as Director responsible of preparation of financial statement and other duties assign 2023 to 2024
- Ministry Finance as Deputy Accountant General from 2024 to date.
Dr. Aminu Musa Gusau, Ph.D.
Director Finance and Accounts (State Sub-Treasurer)
Dr. Aminu Musa Gusau is a Certified National Accountant and Doctor of Entrepreneurship with over 23 years of progressive experience in public sector financial management. His expertise spans fiscal strategy, IPSAS implementation, accounting systems design, and process optimization — underpinned by a proven record of leadership in managing complex state-level financial operations.
Throughout his distinguished career in the Zamfara State Civil Service, Dr. Gusau has demonstrated exceptional competence in budget formulation, financial control, and audit compliance, rising through the ranks from Accountant I to Director, Finance and Accounts. His blend of technical proficiency and academic insight continues to support innovation, transparency, and effective public-private collaboration in governance.
Core Competencies
- Public Financial Management and Fiscal Policy
- Government Budgeting and Long-Term Financial Planning
- IPSAS Compliance and Implementation
- Public Sector Accounting and Internal Controls
- Strategic Investment and Economic Development
- Entrepreneurial Finance and Public-Private Partnerships
- Audit Management and Financial Compliance
- Policy Analysis and Public Administration
- Academic Research and Thought Leadership
- Team Leadership and Stakeholder Coordination
Professional Experience
Zamfara State Ministry of Finance (2001-Present)
Progressive advancement from Accountant I (GL 09) to Director (GL 16)
- State Sub-Treasurer (2024-Present)
- Director, Finance & Accounts – Ministry of Security and Home Affairs (2023- 2024)
- Director, Main Accounts (Consolidated Accounts) (2020-2023)
- Director, Finance & Supply – Government House (2019-2020)
- Previous Director-Level Appointments (2011-2019)
Education
- D. in Entrepreneurship (2019-2024) – Maryam Abacha American University, Maradi, Niger Republic
- MBA (1999-2001) – Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
- Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing (1996-1997) – Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna
- HND in Business Administration (1994-1996) – Kano State Polytechnic, Kano
Academic Engagement
- Part-Time Lecturer, Federal University Gusau (Consultancy Unit) (2004-Present):
Nigerian Entrepreneurial Environment, Entrepreneurship Development.
- Part-Time Lecturer, Zamfara College of Health Science (2024-Present):
Introduction to Entrepreneurship.
Selected Publications
- Business Education: A Veritable Tool for Youth Empowerment for Job Creation and Poverty Reduction (2025)
- An Analysis to Determine Social Entrepreneurial Intentions among Students of Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria (2024)
- Determinants of Social Entrepreneurial Intentions among Students of Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria (2024)
- Phasing Out the Director of Finance & Supply Role in the Public Sector (2025)
Professional Affiliations
- African Association of Entrepreneurship Teachers and Lecturers (2025)
- Catalyst 2030 Community (2024)
- Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (2019)
- Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Nigeria (2003)
- National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (2007)
Selected Professional Training
- Research Methodology and Scientific Writing (2025)
- African Social Enterprises Workshop – Sustaining Impact Summit (2024)
- Migration from GAAP to IPSAS Cash (2018)
- Project Appraisal and Investment Decisions (2008)
- Procurement Monitors Training (2010)
Community Service
- State Facilitator, National Population Commission (2023)
- Trained Procurement Monitor, Bureau for Public Procurement (2019-Present)
- Board Member, Youth Skills and Educational Development Foundation (2003-
Present)
- Zamfara State Focal Person, West Africa Network for Peace-Building (2003-2019)
MUHAMMAD SANI MARAFA
Director, Administration and Human Resource
Muhammad Sani Marafa is a distinguished and highly experienced administrative officer with a proven record of service in public administration and human resource management. A native of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, he has devoted his career to promoting effective governance, institutional efficiency, and the welfare of citizens through dedicated public service.
With over three decades of professional experience, Mr. Marafa has served in various capacities across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in Zamfara State.
His wealth of experience and commitment to duty have earned him several leadership positions, culminating in his current role as Director, Administration and Human Resource, Ministry of Finance, Gusau.
He has contributed immensely to both local and international development initiatives.
Notably, he served as Head of Unit in the World Bank-assisted Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Programme, a major social intervention initiative designed to reduce poverty and improve the living conditions of vulnerable groups. His leadership ensured transparency, accountability, and the successful implementation of the programmer’s objectives.
On the international front, Mr. Marafa served as Coordinator and Monitoring Assistant to Refugees (Sudan Branch) under the World Food Organization, where he coordinated humanitarian activities across Sudan, Ethiopia, and Eritrea. He also serves as a member of a Gulf-based Committee that provides scholarships to students from African countries, and as a liaison officer for the Rabitat al-Alam al-Islami (Muslim World League), facilitating the distribution of Islamic educational materials across Africa.
Mr. Marafa began his professional career as a Banking Officer with the Sokoto Mortgage Bank in 1993 and later served as a Teacher, Administrative Officer (Cabinet Affairs) Sokoto, and subsequently as Deputy Director and Director of Administration in various Ministries and MDAs in Zamfara State.
He obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Earlier, he attended the Islamic African Centre, Khartoum (Sudan Certificate), Sultan Abubakar College, and Nahuce Primary School.
Mr. Muhammad Sani Marafa is widely respected for his integrity, professionalism, and commitment to excellence in public service. He continues to contribute meaningfully to governance, administrative reforms, and human capital development in Zamfara State and beyond.
ISAH GARBA NASARAWAR GODEL
Director, Expenditure Control
Isah Garba Nasarawar Godel is a competent and resourceful finance professional with extensive experience in public financial management, accounting, and auditing. A native of Birnin Magaji Local Government Area, he has devoted his career to promoting fiscal discipline, transparency, and accountability within the public sector.
With decades of progressive experience in financial administration, Mr. Godel has served in various strategic capacities including Clerical Assistant (Accounts), Cashier, Officer-in-Charge of Salaries, Accountant (Salaries), Internal Auditor, Deputy Director, and presently serves as the Director of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, Zamfara State.
His professional expertise spans expenditure control, treasury operations, financial reporting, auditing, and the implementation of fiscal reforms aimed at enhancing efficiency in public sector financial management. He is known for his dedication to prudent resource management and adherence to due process in all financial transactions.
Mr. Godel holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi (2002); a Higher Diploma (HD) in Public Accounting and Auditing (2000); a Diploma in Public Accounting and Auditing (1997); and a Certificate in Public Accounting and Auditing (1994), all from Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata Mafara. He also holds a Grade II Certificate from the Government Teachers College, Gusau (1984), and a Primary Leaving Certificate from Nasarawar Godel Primary School (1979).
He is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) since 2012 and currently pursuing membership with the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN).
Mr. Godel has also attended several professional trainings and certification programs, including Mandatory Continuing Education Programme (MCEP) 2019, TSA Proficiency Training for Public Sector Organizations (2018 and 2019), Remita E-Collection and E-Payment Training for Public Organizations (2017), Spreadsheet Application for Treasury Staff (Ministry of Finance), and Computerized Accounting and Auditing in the Public Sector (2008).
He is a result-oriented professional recognized for his commitment to fiscal discipline, accountability, and administrative efficiency. Through continuous training and professional development, he continues to uphold the principles of transparency and excellence in public financial management in Zamfara State.
SHEHU BALARABE ANKA
Director Funds Management
- Qualification: HND Business Administration
- Professional Certificates Membership
- ICAN (Associate member)
- ICMA (Associate member)
- ANAN (on study)
TRAININD/WORKSHOP Among others include
- Computer training
- Capacity building workshop on Attitudinal changes
- IPSASS workshop
- Capacity building workshop on Digital era for effective performance
- Stakeholders engagement on citizens Accountability financial report.
- POSITION HELD
1 Ministry of Finance Incorporated Dept
Accountant
2 Anticorruption Commission
Deputy Director Finance
3 Ministry of Youth and Skills Acquisition
Cashier/Accountant
4 Establishment and Training Dept.
Deputy Director Finance
5 Directorate of Sport
Accountant
6 Establishment and Training Dept.
Deputy Director Finance
7 Ministry of Finance
Principal Accountant
(PAD)
8 College of Nursing Sciences Gusau
Bursar
9 Ministry of Finance
Director Funds mgt.
Admin
10 AD-HOC POST Among others include
- Member Authentication Committee that verified state Civil servant with issues on their work places
- Member committee that verify a claim by NIPOS
- Member ZANCHEMA investigation Committee
- Member Pilgrims Handing over review committee
| Name: | Altine Yunusa |
| Date: | 12, September, 1970 |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Nationality: | Nigeria |
| State of Origin: | Zamfara State |
| Local Govt.: | Gusau |
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ALTINE YUNUSA
DIRECTOR INTERNAL CONTROL
Govt. Sec. School K/Namoda 1983 – 1990
College of Admin Sokoto 1993 – 1994
Certificate in Public Accounting & Audit 1996 1997 AGP Talata Mafara Diploma In Public Account & Audit 1997-1999 AGP Talata Mafara National Diploma in Account & Audit 2008 – 2009 AGP Talata Mafara Higher National Diploma in Accounting 2009 -2011 AGP Talata Mafara
Association of Certified & Corporate Accountants (ACCA) 2020
POSITION HELD
Finance clerk 1992 1996 Min of Education Finance Clerk 1996 – 1999 Arabic Board
Finance clerk 1999-2001 Female Education Board
Cashier 2001-2008 Mass Education Board
Accountant 20008-2011 Mass Education Board
Accountant 2011 -2016 ZAROMA
Deputy Director Finance 2016 2019 ZEMA
Accountant 2019 – 2023 Min. of Finance
Deputy Director 2023 -2024 internal control
Director Internal Control 2024 to Date Min of Finance.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure general administration of the department
Signs all queries raised in respect of any submission/payment from MDAs
Prepare monthly audit report & submit to the management Advises management on Internal Control weakness for improvement
Certifying of all payment’s retirement, other charges, salaries payment vouchers and retention from MDAs
Any other duty assigned by the Permanent Secretary or Accountant General.
Ensuring adherence to Annual Budgetary Provision of the State
SEMINARS/CONFERENCE
Basic course for cashiers 2005
Notational conference of Internal Auditors of Nigeria 2003
DAYYABU ALIYU MAFARA
DIRECTOR INCORPORATED DEPARTMENT
| Full Name: | Aliyu Mafara Dayyabu | ||
| Date Of Birth: | 14th March 1977 | ||
| Place of Birth: | Talata Mafara | ||
| State of Origin: | Zamfara State | ||
| Local Government: | Talata Mafara | ||
| Nationality: | Nigerian | ||
| Marital Status: | Married | ||
| Educational Institution Attended With Date: | |||
| > Bayero University Kano | 2015-2017 | ||
| Bayero University Kano | 2013-2014 | ||
| Nigerian College of Accountancy Jos | 2005-2006 | ||
| > | Abdu Gusau Polytechnic Talata Mafara | 2002-2004 | |
| > | Abdu Gusau Polytechnic Talata Mafara | 2000-2002 | |
| > | Agwarage Secondary School Talata Mafara 1998-2000 | ||
| Government SCI Sec Sch Farfaru Sokoto | 1991-1994 | ||
| College of Arts and Arabic Studies Sokoto | 1989-1991 | ||
| Township Model Primary School Talata Mafara | 1983-1988 | ||
Professional Qualifications obtained with dates:
Post Graduate Professional Diploma in Accounting (ANAN) – 2007
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
Government Arabic College Jama’are Bauchi State – 2005-2006
Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations:
› Association of National Accountant of Nigeria (ANAN) 2008
Status, Duties and any other relevant working experience:
Billing clerk 9 August 1999 – 4″ April 2002
Assistant Executive Officer Account 4th April 2002 – 27 July 2007
Accountant Government sub-treasury Gusau – Feb 2008 – Feb 2015
Assistant Chief Accountant Abdu Gusau Polytechnic Talata Mafara Feb 2016 Feb – Feb 2021
Ag Director Finance & Supply King Fahad Women & Children Hospital Gusau Feb – 2021- Feb 2022
Ag Director Finance & Supply Directorate for Public Private Partnership Feb 2022 – September 2024
Ag Director Finance Incorporate Ministry of Finance Gusau September 2024 t0 date
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Finance Officer Madarasatu Tahfizil Qur’an Waddarasatil Islamiyya Millionaires
Quarters Talata Matara
ALIYU IBRAHIM ZURMI (KAYAYEN ZURMI)
DIRECTOR CONSOLIDATE ACCOUNTS
Ibrahim.zurmi.aliyu@mof.zamfara.gov.ng
1am a certified Management Accountant and Fellow Financial Analyst of Nigeria with National Diploma & Higher National Diploma in Banking and Finance, B.Sc.
Accountancy and Masters in Peace and Conflict Management.
1 am an indigene of Zurmi Town, Zurmi Local Government, Zamfara State, born on
09/09/1968 (57 years)
EXPERIENCE
My working experience started in April 1998when I was Offered teaching/lecturing appointment at the Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata Mafara in the Department Accountancy and subsequently moved to the Department of Banking and Finance when it was established where I roused to the position Head of Department. I later got a transfer of service to the mainstream Zamfara State civil service under the Ministry of Finance in 2007.
I served as Deputy Director Finance, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Internal Auditor, Local Government Pension Board, Director Finance, Directorate of Sports,
Director Debt Management Office, Ministry of Finance Headquarters, Director Finance Incorporated, Ministry of Finance Headquarters, General Manager Finance, State Water Board, Director Finance, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Director Finance, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Director of Finance, Ministry of Education and presently Director Consolidated Accounts, Ministry of Finance Headquarters.I have 27 Years working experience as full Director on Grade Level 16.
ABDULLAHI SULEIMAN
Director/Acting Director General
Debt Management Office
Ministry of Finance, Zamfara State
Profile/Biography
Abdullahi Suleiman is an accomplished Accountant and Financial Economist with over two decades of progressive service in the Zamfara State public sector. He has served in various strategic financial management roles across key government institutions including the Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto; Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata Mafara; and the Ministry of Finance, Zamfara State.
Mr. Suleiman currently serves as the Director and Acting Director General of the Debt Management Office (DMO), Ministry of Finance, Zamfara State, where he leads the formulation and implementation of debt management strategies aimed at ensuring fiscal sustainability and sound public financial management.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Banking and Finance (Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto), a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Economics, as well as Postgraduate Diplomas in Accounting and Finance, and in Education.
Throughout his career, Mr. Suleiman has demonstrated a deep commitment to capacity building, policy formulation, and fiscal transparency. He has participated in numerous national and international training programmes and workshops organized by the World Bank, IMF, Debt Management Office (DMO) Abuja, African Development Bank (AfDB), and WAIFEM, among others. His training background covers areas such as debt sustainability analysis, public financial management, fiscal data recording, and IPSAS implementation.
He is also an active researcher with several academic works to his credit, including studies on banking reforms, public finance, and state-level economic development.
A member of several professional bodies, Mr. Suleiman is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Loans and Risk Management of Nigeria (FCILRM) and an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Management Accountants (ICMA).
With his extensive experience, professionalism, and dedication to good governance, Abdullahi Suleiman continues to contribute significantly to the advancement of fiscal discipline and economic growth in Zamfara State.
USMAN IBRAHIM MARU
DIRECTOR IPPIS SALARY DEPARTMENT
Emails:alhajitalba1000@gmail.com
BIO DATA
- Nationality – Nigerian
- › Sex – Male
- Marital Status – Married
- Religion – Islam
- Date of Birth – 14th August 1978
- State of Origin – Zamfara
- LGA Nigerian – Maru
PERSONALATTRIBUTES
> Well proficient using the Microsoft package, which include (Word, Power point, excel, Outlook)
- Achieving Result
- Think in analytically and strategically
- Inter personal skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Quick learning ability
- Effective communication skills
- Good team player
- Ability to manage pressure
- Excellent team spirit
- Problems solving skills
EDUCATIONALQUALIFICATIONWITHDATES
/ Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
/ Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
/ Ahmadu Bello University Zaria2021-2
Nigeria College of Accountancy Kwall Jos, Platue State / Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto
2023toDate
2021 toDate
2020-2021
2016-2019
/ Association of Certified and Corporate Accountants | 2017-2018 | |
/ Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Nigeria | 2005-2006 | |
/ Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto | 2005-2006 | |
• Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto | 2003-2004 | |
• Abdu Gusau Polytechnic Talata Mafara | 1999-2001 | |
• Abdu Gusau Polytechnic Talata Mafara | 1998-1999 | |
/ Government Secondary School Maru | . 1993-1998 | |
• Guraguri Model Primary School Shinkafi | 1982-1988 | |
QUALIFICATIONS | ||
> Ph.D Accounting& Finance | In View | |
› ICAN Member(CA) | In View | |
> MSc Accounting& Finance | 2023 | |
› ANAN Member(CNA) | 2021 2021 | |
• N.Y.S.C Exemption Certificate | 2019 | |
› BSc Accounting | ||
› ACCA Member(ACCA) | 2018 | |
> ICPAN Member(CPA) | 2006 | |
› Masters Degree In Business Administration(MBA) | 2006 • | |
› Postgraduate Diploma In Management(PGDM) | 2004 | |
> Higher Diploma In Public Accounting& Auditing | 2001 | |
• Diploma In Public Accounting &Auditing | 1999 | |
› Secondary School Certificate | 1998 | |
› Primary School Certificate | 1988 |
MEMBERSHIPOFPROFESSIONALBODIES
- CERTIFIEDNATIONALACCOUNTANT
- CERTIFIEDCORPORATEACCOUNTANT
- CERTIFIEDPUBLICACCOUNT
KABIRU JELANI
DIRECTOR PLANNING
Contact address ministry of finance Zamfara state
Email address
kabiru jelanigummi@gmail.com
Professional profile -An experience data Manager with excellence skill in monitoring and evaluation activities
• Sex – male
• State of origin – Zamfara
• Gummi Local govt
• School attendant – JNI Modal Primary Gummi. Primary certificate
• Unity secondary school Gummi SSCE certificate
• SCAS Sokoto SSCE certificate
• Usman Danfodiyo university B.sc statistics
• Place of work attendant Ministry of budget statistician 1
• Zamfara poverty alleviation loan recovery officer
• SDG director M&E
• SDG focal person
• Ministry of finance: Director planning research and statistics
MUSA AHMED MARADUN
Director Stores Control Unit
MUSA AHMED MARADUN STORE ADMINISTRATOR WHO SERVE IN DIFFERENT ORGANIZATION IN THE STATE BETWEEN SOKOTO STATE AND ZAMFARA STATE WITH 34 YEARS WORKING
EXPERIENCE
Name: Musa Ahmed Maradun
Date of Birth: 20/03/1966
Place of Birth: Maradun
Phone NO: 08035172025
Email Address: ahmedmaradundunmusa@mofzamfara.gov.ng
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
JNI Primary School
GSS Ka’oje
College of Admin Sokoto
Sokoto State Polytechnic
1973-1979
1979-1984
1988-1989
1993 – 1994
CERTIFICATE OBTAINED
JNI Primary School Maradun (Primary School Certificate)
GSS Kaoje
College of Admin Sokoto
(Store Certificate in Store Keeping)
Sokoto State Polytechnic
(Store Certificate in Store Admin)
1973 1979
1979-1984
1988-1989
1993 – 1994
WORKING EXPERIENCE
1992 – 1996
School of Nursing Sokoto
(Store Keeper)
Ministry of Health Zamfara State (Senior Store Assistant)
1990 2008
Health System Development Project 2008-2013
(Asst. Chief Store Officer)
Directorate of Protocol 2013 – 2014
(Asst. Chief Store Officer)
Ministry of Finance from 2014 to date 2022
(Chief Store Officer)
Ministry of Finance from 2022 to date
Director Store Control Unit
SEMINARS/WORKSHOP ATTEND
Effective Stores Management Workshop (simply computer Academy) March, 2005
Computer Appreciation course (Nigeria Institute of Management) March, 2005
Computer Application course (in to system institute of information technology) 2006 effective management in public sector
Effective Spreadsheet (MS Excel) course May, 2009 (In to system computer training school) May, 2009
Middle level Management workshop (ITF) 2011
Due Process and Transparency (University of Ibadan) 2010
Member Stores Regulation Review 2020
ABDULWAHAB GARBA, CPA, CNA, FCSA (USA), ACTI, mni (SLEAPM)
Head, Project Financial Management Unit
Office of the Accountant General, Ministry of Finance, Gusau, Zamfara State.
Abdulwahab Garba is a seasoned public financial management professional with over two decades of progressive experience in public sector accounting, budgeting, and financial reforms. He currently serves as the Head of the Project Financial Management Unit (PFMU) in the Office of the Accountant General, Zamfara State Ministry of Finance.
He has served in various capacities across several World Bank-assisted projects, including the Zamfara State Cash Transfer Unit, FADAMA III Development Project, Agricultural Development Project, and the Agency for the Control of AIDS, where he provided leadership in financial management, accountability systems, and donor reporting.
Mr. Garba holds an M. Phil in Policy and Development Studies and a Master’s Degree in Treasury Management. He is presently pursuing a Ph.D. in Policy and Development Studies at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
A Certified Public Accountant and Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified System Accountants (USA), he is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria
(ANAN), and the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria.
His professional interests include public sector reform, financial transparency, performance-based financing, and strategic policy development.
