Age, Biography and Wiki
Zainab Ahmed was born on 16 June, 1960 in Kaduna, Nigeria, is a Nigerian politician and accountant (born 1960). Discover Zainab Ahmed's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 63 years old?
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| Occupation |
Politician · accountant |
| Age |
63 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
16 June 1960 |
| Birthday |
16 June |
| Birthplace |
Kaduna, Nigeria |
| Nationality |
Nigeria
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Zainab Ahmed Height, Weight & Measurements
At 63 years old, Zainab Ahmed height not available right now. We will update Zainab Ahmed's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Zainab Ahmed Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Zainab Ahmed worth at the age of 63 years old? Zainab Ahmed’s income source is mostly from being a successful Accountant. She is from Nigeria. We have estimated Zainab Ahmed's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
Accountant |
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Timeline
Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed (born 16 June 1960) is a Nigerian accountant and politician who served as the minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning of Nigeria from 2019 to 2023.
She got her first degree in Accounting from Ahmadu Bello University in 1981, after-which she proceeded to Olabisi Onabanjo University for her MBA.
Earlier, she had done her National Youth Service in Kaduna State in 1981/1982 where she was posted for primary assignment to Messrs. Egunjobi Suleiman & Co. Chartered Accountants, and served as an Audit Trainee.
Ahmed has served the Nigerian public in various high ranking positions, including as managing director of the Kaduna State of Nigeria's investment company, and also the Chief Finance Officer of the Nigeria mobile telecommunications company.
Upon graduation, Ahmed was employed in 1982 as an Accountant II in the Main Accounts of Ministry of Finance in Kaduna State and was promoted to Accountant I in March 1984, but resigned in 1985 to join NITEL.
Ahmed's MBA was obtained in August 2004 from the Ogun State University, Ago Iwoye; while her BSc Accounting (1981) was from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria; IJMB ‘A’ Levels (1979) from SBS/ABU Zaria; and WASC ‘O’ Level in 1977 from Queen Amina College, Kaduna.
Ahmed holds fellowship status with the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) and is affiliated with both the Nigerian Institute of Taxation and the Nigerian Institute of Management.
Mrs. Zainab Ahmed serves as an ex-officio member on the ICRC Governing Board.
Ahmed is the current Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
A portfolio that makes her one of the country's most influential minister.
In that capacity, she's seeking to boost government revenue, with plans underway to raise value-added tax while taming public debt that is now estimated at more than $80billion.
Ahmed was the immediate past executive secretary and national coordinator of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI).
She was also a member of the last two NEITI boards, having worked in the NEITI and global EITI.
She previously served as the minister of finance from 2018 to 2019, and as the minister of State for Budget and National Planning from 2015 to 2018.
An accountant by profession with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from ABU Zaria and a Master's in Business Administration (MBA), Ahmed was appointed as Finance Minister upon the resignation of the previous minister Kemi Adeosun on 14 September 2018.
Ahmed was born in Kaduna State.
She had her secondary school education at Queen Amina College, Kaduna, and later proceeded to have her A'Level in Zaria.
In 2019, President Muhammadu Buhari brought the two ministries under her as one, making her the minister of the Economy.
Zainab was reappointed and sworn in as the Minister of Finance on 21 August 2019 by the President.
In October 2022, a Nigerian national honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) was conferred on her by President Muhammadu Buhari.
