Building Bridges, Creating Value

Empowering progress through strategic partnerships

With over 20 years in banking and leadership in initiatives like Irrigate Nigeria, I connect people, resources, and opportunities to drive sustainable impact.

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Profile

Dahiru Muhammed is a distinguished C-level/Senior Management Expert with a wealth of accomplished experience in the financial services and public-private partnership sectors, spanning over two decades. He possesses a proven record of strong and strategic leadership, fueled by an unflinching commitment to surpassing financial and service objectives. His expertise extends across a range of critical areas, encompassing new business development and territorial expansions, retail banking, risk identification & management, payables, revenue reporting, receivables, tax management, audit, treasury operations and management. A dedicated patriot with a profound passion for national pride, Dahiru Muhammed is the chair of the Presidential Committee on Technology/Information Transfer where he conceptualized, initiated and fully developed a National Irrigation Program which resulted in an agreement to establish Irrigation Equipment, Valves and Fittings Manufacturing Plant in Nigeria with Siwatec Group as investors. In this influential capacity, he ardently championed the cause of our nation by actively nurturing agreements and forging partnerships with both public and private institutions. This concerted effort was meticulously crafted to advance the ambitious economic aspirations of our great country.

Core Values

Trust

The foundation of every lasting relationship

Collaboration

Together we achieve more than alone

Impact

Driving meaningful change that lasts

Professional Highlights

Chairman of PICTT

Conceptualized, initiated, and fully developed a National Irrigation Program, resulting in an agreement to establish an Irrigation Equipment, Valves, and Fittings Manufacturing Plant in Nigeria with Siwatec Group as investors. Brokered a $25 million franchise deal with Ecopanely to build a strawboard manufacturing plant in Nigeria using agricultural waste.
Chairman of the Nigeria-Czech Republic Trade and Investment Council

Led the successful implementation of the Nigeria–Czech Republic tech agreement, achieving a 40% boost in knowledge and innovation transfer, successfully negotiated a groundbreaking partnership with Zlin Zoo to protect endangered species at Yankari Game Reserve strengthening environmental ties with the Czech Republic, and attracted investments resulting in 15% increase in economic prosperity
22 Years at Fidelity Bank Plc (1999-2021)

Progressive leadership from Senior Relationship Manager to Regional Bank Head, Abuja. Directed public sector banking, led multiple branch expansions, and drove a 40% market penetration increase. Managed over 80,000 retail customers, consistently exceeded financial targets, and secured foreign trade deals while overseeing operational excellence and team leadership.

Latest Political Insights

Progress of Nigeria

For the progress of Nigeria the North must begin a journey of renewal. As Northerners let us heed the call to action with unwavering determination and unwavering resolve. Let us be the architects of our destiny, reshaping the narrative of Northern Nigeria and unlocking its boundless potential.

Economic Greatness

Together, we possess the power to inspire change, to ignite hope, and to transform lives. Let us rise to the occasion and build a Northern region that serves as a shining example—a beacon of progress, prosperity, and unity that will catapult Nigeria to economic greatness. No one will do this for us.

Renewed Hope Agenda

In continuation of our commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda, I visited the Honourable Minister of Labour and Employment and the DG of our campaign to share ideas on sustaining the mandate we championed during the 2023 elections

Northern Business Group

Attended an interactive dinner organized by the Northern Business Group with His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima, to engage in meaningful discussions on key drivers of economic development in Northern Nigeria. The session also provided an opportunity to gain deeper insights into the Renewed Hope Action Plan of the BAT/Shettima administration.

Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum

Congratulating my brother, His Excellency AbdulRahman AbdulRazak, on his well-deserved election as Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum. Wishing you a successful and impactful tenure as you lead with wisdom, unity, and purpose.

Stakeholders’ Consultation

Successful stakeholders’ consultation held in Kano. Productive engagements reaffirmed that politics is indeed local — and the grassroots remain key to sustaining the Renewed Hope Agenda.