Abdulaziz Yari Biography: Age, Wife, Family, EFCC, Net Worth, Parents, Siblings, State of Origin, Cars, House, Tribe

Abdulaziz Yari Biography

Alhaji Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, born on January 28, 1968, better known as Abdulaziz Yari, is a Nigerian politician and former Governor of Zamfara State, Nigeria. He was born in Talata Mafara, Zamfara State in the northern part of Nigeria. Abdulaziz Yari served in different political positions, including as the governor of Zamfara State.

Abdul-aziz Yari was elected Governor of Zamfara State on the platform of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP).

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Full Name:	Alhaji Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari
Date of Birth:	January 28, 1968
Place of Birth:	Talata Mafara, Zamfara State
State of Origin:	Zamfara State
Nationality:	Nigerian
Occupation:	Politician
Net Worth:	$10 million
Wife/Spouse:	Hajiya Asma’u AbdulAziz Yari

Early Life and Education

Abdulaziz Yari was born in Talata Mafara, Zamfara State in the northern part of Nigeria.

He began his education at Talata Mafara Township Primary School, then proceeded to Government Teacher’s College in Bakura.

He attended Sokoto Polytechnic from 1991 to 1994, where he obtained a certificate and later a Diploma in Secretarial Studies in 2004.

Abdulaziz Yari also attended Kebbi Polytechnic for a Graduate Diploma in Public Administration in 2008.

Career

Abdulaziz Yari began his political career in 1999 when he assumed the position of Secretary of the then All Nigeria People’s Party (ANPP) between 1999 and 2003.

He was elected Chairman of ANPP Zamfara State in 2003 and also served the position of ANPP National Financial Secretary.

He was elected as Member representing Anka/Talata Mafara Federal Constituency from 2007 to 2011.

Abdul-aziz Yari Abubakar was elected Governor of Zamfara State on the platform of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) on April 26, 2011.

In 2015, he was re-elected as Governor under the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC).

He has served in other important political positions adding to his portfolio.

Abdulaziz Yari Net Worth

Abdulaziz Yari is a top Nigerian politician and the Governor of Zamfara State. He has an estimated net worth of $10 million.

Personal Life

Abdulaziz Yari’s first wife and former First Lady of the state is Hajiya Asma’u AbdulAziz Yari, with the union blessed with four children, two boys and two girls.

Yari later married the daughter of his predecessor, the former governor of Zamfara state, Alhaji Mamuda Aliyu Shinkafi.