Audu Sule Katagum: key obituary facts
Is Audu Sule Katagum dead? Yes. Audu Sule Katagum died on June 20, 2026, at age 69.
Cause of death: Audu Sule Katagum's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Audu Sule Katagum known for?
He was known as Nigerian politician, Administrator, Businessman and author.
More about Audu Sule Katagum
Gender: male.
Occupation: politician, writer, official.
Nationality: Nigeria.
Notable work: The development of the public service commission system and the problems of recruitment into the public service in a plural society.
Also known as: Alh. Sule Katagum.
Born: Bauchi State, Nigeria.
Known for: Wazirin Katagum.
Audu Sule Katagum, a Nigerian politician, architect and former deputy governor of Bauchi State, died on June 20, 2026.
He served as deputy governor from 2018 to 2019 under Governor Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, after previously holding office as Chief of Staff at the Bauchi State Government House. Born in Bauchi State, he trained and practised as an architect before entering government service.
Katagum also held the traditional title of Wazirin Katagum, a position associated with his family; he was the son of Alhaji Sule Katagum, who served as the first chairman of Nigeria’s Federal Public Service Commission. Beyond politics, he was also identified as an administrator, businessman and author.