Top Notable Fulani-Hausa Leaders In The History of Nigeria

The Fulani-Hausa ethnic group is the largest ethnic group in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. The Hausa-Fulani’s are a diverse but culturally homogeneous people, the history of their relationship could be traced to the 1790s Usman dan Fodio (1754–1817), a Fulani man who lived in the northern Hausa state of Gobir (northeast of Sokoto) quarreled with its rulers. Accusing the Hausa kings of being little more than pagans, he encouraged the Hausa people to revolt. Joined both by Hausa commoners and by Fulani pastoralists alike, the jihad, or holy war, swept through Hausaland.

However, since the amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorate to form Nigeria in 1914, the region has been produced notable leaders in different capacities that are responsible for our freedom and development today.

Here is a list of the top notable Hausa leaders in the history of Nigeria

1. Abdulsalami Abubakar – The military President of Nigeria from 1998 – 1999
2. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa – The First  and only Prime Minister of Nigeria
3. Ahmadu Bello – Former Premier of the Northern Region.
4. Aliyu Mai Bornu – The first indigenous Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria
5. Atiku Abubakar – The Vice President of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007
6. Ibrahim Babangida – Former Military President of Nigeria
7. Muhammadu Buhari – The Current President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
8. Murtala Mohammed – Former Military Head of State
9. Namadi Sambo –  Former Vice President of Nigeria
10. Nasir El-Rufai – Current Governor of Kaduna State
11. Sani Abacha – Former Military Head of State
12. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi –  Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria
13. Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma – Former Defence Minister of Nigeria
14. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua – Former President of Nigeria
15. Yakubu Gowon – Former Military President of Nigeria