Abdullahi Audu Sule, born on 26 December 1959, is a Nigerian engineer, businessman, and politician serving as Governor of Nasarawa State since 2019. He secured victory in that year’s governorship election on the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform.
Profile Summary
| Full name | Abdullahi Audu Sule |
| Date of birth | 26 December 1959 |
| Place of birth | Gudi Station, Akwanga-West Development Area (now Akwanga LGA), Nasarawa State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| State of origin | Nasarawa State, Nigeria |
| Partner | Married; reportedly two wives, Hajiya Silifa and Hajiya Farida (official profiles omit names) |
| Children | Has Children |
| Occupations | Engineer, businessman, corporate executive (ex-Group MD, Dangote Sugar Refinery), politician, Governor of Nasarawa State |
| Net worth | Estimated at around 5 million USD (unofficial) |
Early Life and Education
Born on 26 December 1959 in Gudi Station within the former Akwanga-West Development Area of modern Nasarawa State, Nigeria, Abdullahi Audu Sule grew up amid a vibrant mix of ethnicities and faiths in a rural setting that fostered his broad-mindedness.
His schooling kicked off at Roman Catholic Mission Primary School in Gudi Station in 1968, followed by Zang Secondary School in 1974 and a transfer to Government Technical College, Bukuru, in 1977.
He advanced to Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi, in 1980, then won a scholarship to Indiana State University in the U.S., graduating with a BSc in Mechanical Technology and an MSc in Industrial Technology.
Career
Sule returned to Nigeria in 1985 for National Youth Service Corps duty at Plateau Utilities Board, then joined Jos Steel Rolling Mill as a Production Engineer to hone skills in heavy manufacturing.
He headed back to the U.S. in 1989 for engineering and managerial positions at companies including Lancer Corporation, OEM Components, and Osyka Corporation.
Around 2000, he co-established Sadiq Petroleum Nigeria Limited in Lagos, steering it as MD to acquire African Petroleum Plc, where he took the CEO role.
By 2018, he had risen to Group Managing Director at Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc. He later stepped into politics, capturing the APC ticket and the 2019 governorship on 29 May, with a 2023 re-election fueling efforts in industrial zones, education, health, farming, and roads.
Personal Life
A devout Muslim from a royal lineage in Gudi Station, Nasarawa State, Sule maintains a family life kept largely private. He is wed, with accounts noting two wives; Hajiya Silifa and Hajiya Farida, keeping with his religious traditions. He fathers children, but specifics like names or counts stay out of the public eye.
Net Worth
Sule’s fortune is pegged at roughly 5 million USD, stemming from engineering, petroleum ventures, and high-level corporate posts. Lacking formal declarations from him, his government, or party, these numbers remain educated guesses.
Awards and Recognition
Sule garners acclaim for boosting industry and learning in Nasarawa State. Schools and community bodies commend his backing of education, skills programs, and aid for students. His journey from business head to elected leader marks him as a prime example of pragmatic public service.
