Sarkin Yakin Keffi — Senator, Statesman, and tireless servant of the people of Nasarawa State.


Senator · Entrepreneur · Community Leader

Traditional Title
Sarkin Yakin Keffi
Senatorial District
Nasarawa West
Current Party
All Progressive Congress (APC)
Constituency
Keffi, Karu & KokonaSenator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu is a distinguished Nigerian statesman, legislator, and community champion whose career spans over three decades of dedicated public service. Born and raised in Keffi, Nasarawa State, he embodies the aspirations of his people — their hunger for good governance, economic opportunity, and a dignified future.
As the Chairman of the Senate Public Accounts Committee (SPAC) since June 2023, he continues his lifelong commitment to transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility in governance. His journey is one of an eloquent communicator, an effective negotiator, and an indefatigable champion of the common man.
From his early days as a Senior Clerk at the United Bank for Africa to serving as Pioneer Chairman of the House Committee on Capital Market and Institutions, Senator Wadada has consistently demonstrated an ability to lead, negotiate, and deliver results in the most demanding arenas of public life.
The honour of Sarkin Yakin Keffi — conferred by HRH Alh. Dr. Shehu Usman Yamusa III, the Emir of Keffi — is a testament to the esteem in which his community holds him. It is not merely a title; it is a mandate.

Legislative Record

Pioneer Chairman & Key Committee Assignments
Committees

Chairman — Information & National Orientation
Committees

Chairman — Senate Public Accounts Committee (SPAC)
Committees
Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu's HEARTS Agenda highlights six strategic areas essential for Nasarawa's development. This plan aims to transform the state by focusing on human capital, resource utilization, sustainable agriculture, infrastructure development, economic growth, and ensuring security.

Energy & Mineral Resources
Powering Industries Growth
Agriculture & Green Economy
Food Security & Sustainability
Rural & Urban Development
Infrastructure across Communities
Trade, Investment & Industry
Jobs, Business, and Economic Expansion
Human Capital Development
Education, Health, Youth Women & Children
Security
Men, Women & Children

Sen. Ahmed Aliyu Wadada
Vision & Strategic Pillars
Energy & Mineral Resources
Powering Industries Growth
Agriculture & Green Economy
Food Security & Sustainability
Rural & Urban Development
Infrastructure across Communities
Trade, Investment & Industry
Jobs, Business, and Economic Expansion
Human Capital Development
Education, Health, Youth Women & Children
Security
Men, Women & Children
2015 – Present
Convener — Northern Reawakening Forum
A platform for the political, economic, and cultural renaissance of Northern Nigeria — championing dialogue, unity, and progressive leadership.
2003
Founder — Association of the Under 40s in the House of Representatives
Pioneered a youth-led caucus within the National Assembly to amplify the voice of young legislators.
1991 – Present
Founder & Coordinator — Association for Better Keffi
Over three decades of community development, civic education, and grassroots advocacy for the people of Keffi.
2004–2011
Member, National Executive Committee (NEC) — Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
Served at the highest party executive level nationally.
2013–2014
National Financial Secretary — New People's Democratic Party (N-PDP)
Managed national financial affairs of the party.
2018
Chairman — APC Campaign Council, Nasarawa State
Led the All Progressives Congress state campaign council and served as first runner-up in the gubernatorial election.


2004
Member
Presidential Monitoring Committee to study Commodity Exchange operations in Singapore, Malaysia & India, towards the establishment of the Abuja Securities & Commodity Exchange (ASEA).
2005
Chairman
Technical Committee on Review of the Securities Act (ISA No. 1991).
N/A
Member
Bond Market Resuscitation Committee of Nigeria.
2006–2011
Core Member
Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) Policy Commission, Non-Oil & Non-Agriculture Sectors.
1993
Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa, Nasarawa State
Higher National Diploma (HND) — Business Administration & Management
1987
Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa, Nasarawa State
National Diploma (ND) — Business Administration & Management
1984
School of Preliminary Studies Keffi, Nasarawa State
General Certificate of Education (GCE)
1983
Government Secondary School Miango, Plateau State
General Certificate of Education (GCE)
1978
First School Leaving Certificate
Abdu Zanga Primary School Keffi, Nasarawa State


1972–1977
Class Monitor
Abdu Zanga Primary School
1977–1978
Senior Prefect
Abdu Zanga Primary School
1982–1983
Social Prefect
Government Secondary School Miango
1982–1984
Social Director
Keffi Students Association
1991–Present
Coordinator
Association for Better Keffi
Annual Parliamentary Conference
Canada
Conference of the World Stock Exchange
New York, USA
29th Annual Conference — International Organisation of Securities & Exchange Commissions (IOSCO)
Amman, Jordan · 17–20 May 2004
Securities Summit on Juvenile Delinquency, Crime & Community Policy — Federal House of Representatives Special Security Committee
Nigeria · 10–11 August 2004
Association of Stock Exchanges in Africa (ASEA)
Nairobi, Kenya · 23–26 November 2004
30th Annual Conference — International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO)
Colombo, Sri Lanka · 4–7 April 2005
Investment Road Show — Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE)
New York, USA · June 2005

Together we will build the Nasarawa State our children deserve — and our generation will be proud to have built.