Mohammed Badaru Abubakar
Nigerian politician (born 1962) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mohammed Badaru Abubakar[1] MON (born 19 September 1962[1]) is a Nigerian politician who has served as the defence minister of Nigeria since 21 August 2023. He previously served as the governor of Jigawa State from 2015 to 2023.[2][3]
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Mohammed Badaru Abubakar | |
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Minister of Defence | |
Assumed office 21 August 2023 | |
President | Bola Tinubu |
Minister of state | Bello Matawalle |
Preceded by | Bashir Salihi Magashi |
Governor of Jigawa State | |
In office 29 May 2015 ā 29 May 2023 | |
Deputy | Ibrahim Hadejia Umar Namadi |
Preceded by | Sule Lamido |
Succeeded by | Umar Namadi |
Personal details | |
Born | (1962-09-19) 19 September 1962 (age 61) Babura, Northern Region (now in Jigawa State), Nigeria |
Political party | All Progressives Congress |
Residence(s) | Abuja, F.C.T. |
Occupation | Politician |
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He was the Chairman, Presidential Committee on Fertilizer and also the Chairman, Presidential Committee on Non oil Revenue. He is the owner of Talamiz group of industries.[4]