Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko was a Deputy Governor, Governor and now a Senator representing Sokoto North.

Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto State was born in Wamakko, Sokoto State. He spent five years (1968-1972) at the Sokoto Teachers’ College. After graduation, he worked as a Teacher from 1973-1977 before being admitted to the University of Pittsburgh in the United States. He graduated with a B.Sc. in August 1980. Returning to Nigeria, he taught at Sokoto Teachers College.

Aliyu Wamakko took a job as Principal Assistant Secretary of Zurmi Local Government Area (LGA), later promoted to Acting Secretary. He worked at Kaura Namoda LGA, and was appointed Chairman of Sokoto LGA from 1986-1987. He became General Manager, Hotel Management and Tourism Board, Sokoto. In March 1992 he was promoted to Director-General, Careers and Special Services, Governor’s Office, Sokoto in March 1992.

Address: No 1 Sahabi Dange Road Sokoto
Phone Number: 07033181818
Email: amwamakko@yahoo.com