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The official portal of Senator and former Governor Abdul'Aziz Abubakar Yari, a grassroots leader dedicated to the people of Zamfara through tangible projects, transparent governance, and unwavering constituent engagement.

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2 Terms as Governor Serving in the Senate
Senator Abdul'Aziz Abubakar Yari
Senator Abdul'Aziz Abubakar Yari
Senator Abdul'Aziz Abubakar Yari
DG, Campaign Council National Leadership
Sen. Abdul'Aziz Abubakar Yari Zamfara West Senatorial District

+15,000

Farmers Subsidized

6

LGAs Reached

142

Projects Delivered

2,055

Bursaries Awarded

24

Healthcare Centres

37

Communities Electrified

Built on Service, Committed to Progress
Every responsibility I have held, as a Member of the House of Representatives, Governor, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, and Senator, has deepened my conviction that lasting progress is built through service, partnership, and a commitment to the common good.
Abdul’Aziz Abubakar Yari
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Grassroots Foundations & National Assembly (1999 – 2011)

Party administration and representing Anka/Talata Mafara Federal Constituency.

Beginning as a community organizer in Zamfara, Yari built his political career on direct engagement with rural communities — understanding their needs from the ground up.

Began in grassroots party organization during Nigeria’s democratic transition, serving as State Secretary, State Chairman, and National Financial Secretary of the ANPP.

Elected in 2007 to represent the Anka/Talata Mafara Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, building foundational legislative and institutional accountability experience.

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Executive Leadership & NGF Chairman (2011 – 2019)

Two-term Governor of Zamfara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum.

Leading statewide infrastructure development, agrarian reforms, and serving as Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF).

Elected Governor of Zamfara State in 2011 and re-elected in 2015, prioritizing statewide infrastructure, education access, healthcare, and rural agrarian reform.

Unanimously elected Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) in 2015, driving national consensus-building, federal-state policy collaboration, and fiscal intergovernmental relations.

03

Senate Leadership & Water Resources (2023 – Present)

Representing Zamfara West in the 10th Senate & Chairing the Senate Committee on Water Resources.

Representing the people of Zamfara West in the 10th National Assembly with a focus on water resources, security, and economic support.

Returned to the National Assembly in 2023 representing Zamfara West, contributing executive and legislative governance experience to federal lawmaking and oversight.

Serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Water Resources, overseeing national irrigation, water security schemes, rural sanitation, and agrarian resource management.

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Water & Rural Power

Connecting over 37 off-grid rural communities through dedicated solar mini-grids, industrial boreholes, and legislative oversight of national irrigation schemes.

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15,000+ Farmers Subsidized

Agrarian Empowerment

Delivering 85+ trucks of subsidized fertilizer, motorized clearing equipment, and high-yield inputs directly to smallholder farmers across Zamfara West.

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2,055+ Bursary Awards

Youth & Higher Education

Direct tertiary tuition grants and vocational empowerment funds eliminating financial barriers for indigent students across tertiary institutions.

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Staying Connected With the People

Town halls, stakeholder assemblies, and community briefings — check upcoming engagements or browse the archive of past events.

08 Jul 2026

Statewide Special Prayer Assembly with Chief Imams

Talata Mafara, Zamfara West

Hosting thousands of Islamic scholars and chief imams to foster regional peace, unity, and…

16 May 2026

Peacebuilding Session with Ulamah

Gusau / Talata Mafara Liaison Office

Strategic consultation with religious leaders on social harmony, grassroots…

20 Oct 2026

West Agrarian & Food Relief Distribution

Covering All 6 LGAs

Coordinating the direct distribution of 85 trucks of subsidized fertilizer and 496…