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Yayale Ahmed
Nigerian civil servant and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mahmud Yayale Ahmed, CFR (born 15 April 1952) is a Nigerian civil servant and politician who served as Defence Minister of Nigeria.
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Secretary to the Government of the Federation | |
In office 8 Sept 2008 – May 2011 | |
President | Umaru Yar'Adua Goodluck Jonathan |
Preceded by | Babagana Kingibe |
Succeeded by | Anyim Pius Anyim |
Minister of Defence | |
In office 26 July 2007 – 8 Sept 2008 | |
President | Umaru Yar'Adua |
Preceded by | Rabiu Kwankwaso |
Succeeded by | Shettima Mustapha |
Head of Civil Service of the Federation | |
In office 18 December 2000 – 26 July 2007 | |
President | Olusegun Obasanjo Umaru Yar'Adua |
Succeeded by | Ebele Ofunneamaka Okeke |
Personal details | |
Born | (1952-04-15) 15 April 1952 (age 72) Shira, Azare, Bauchi State, Nigeria |
Children | Seven |
Alma mater | Ahmadu Bello University |
Occupation | Civil servant, politician |
Awards | Order of the Federal Republic |
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