Umar Namadi (born 7[citation needed] April 1963)[1] is a Nigerian accountant and politician who is the governor of Jigawa State.

[2][3][4] Namadi was born on 7 April 1963 in Kafin Hausa, then Northern Region.

Alhaji Namadi was also engaged in research works, on Sources and Application of Funds, Auditing a Computerized Information System and Community Banking.

As the pioneer Head of Dangote Group Management Accounts Department, the finance expert was responsible for the establishment and foundation laying for the production of monthly management accounts for Dangote Group.

[1] Jigawa State past and present Deputy Governors (List)