Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari is a prominent Nigerian politician who served as the Executive Governor of Zamfara State from 2011 to 2019.
Before his governorship, he was a member of the House of Representatives, representing Anka/Talata Mafara Federal Constituency.
A key figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Yari also held the position of Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, demonstrating his influence among his peers.
His political career has been marked by a focus on security challenges, particularly banditry, in Zamfara State, and efforts to address economic development within the region.
He remains an influential voice in Northern Nigerian politics, often engaging in national discourse and party affairs.
