Siddiq Abubakar III
| Siddiq Abubakar III | |
|---|---|
| Sarkin Musulmi | |
Image taken in 1959 | |
| Sultan of Sokoto | |
| Reign | 17 June 1938 – 1 November 1988 |
| Predecessor | Hassan Dan Mu’azu Ahmad |
| Successor | Ibrahim Dasuki |
| Born | 15 March 1903 Dange |
| Died | 1 November 1988 (aged 85) |
| Religion | Sunni Islam |
Sir Siddiq Abubakar III, GCON, KBE (15 March 1903 – 1 November 1988) was a Nigerian Muslim leader (Sarkin Musulmi). He was the 17th Sultan of Sokoto between 17 June 1938 and 1 November 1988, making him the longest-reigning Sultan.