Dauda Lawal
● Currently in Office📅 Tenure in Office
Dauda Lawal has been serving as governor of Zamfara State since May 29, 2023, under the APC Party.
👤 About Dauda Lawal
Dauda Muhammad Lawal won the 2023 Zamfara governorship election under PDP but defected to APC in March 2026, becoming the 31st APC governor.
📋 Personal Information
| Full name | Dauda Lawal |
| Title / Role | Governor |
| State | Zamfara State |
| Party | APC |
| In office since | May 29, 2023 |
| Left office | May 29, 2027 |
| Geopolitical zone | NW |
🏛 Role of the Governor of Zamfara State
The Governor of Zamfara State is the chief executive and head of government of the state. Under the Nigerian Constitution, the governor is elected by popular vote for a four-year term, renewable once. The governor heads the state executive council, assents to bills passed by the State House of Assembly, and directs the allocation of the state's budget and resources.
Zamfara State is part of the NW geopolitical zone, with Gusau as its capital. Dauda Lawal currently serves as governor since May 29, 2023.