Mahmood Yakubu
Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the State of Qatar
Non-Partisan Bauchi State
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Bio Summary
Professor Mahmood Yakubu is a Nigerian academic and public administrator best known for serving as Chairman of INEC from 2015 to 2025, overseeing major national elections including the 2019 and 2023 general polls. A professor from Bauchi State, he built a reputation in higher education management and electoral governance. While speculation has linked him to diplomatic service, no widely verified official confirmation exists as of April 2026 regarding appointment as ambassador to Qatar.
Education
- University of Sokoto (now Usmanu Danfodiyo University) – Bachelor’s degree
- University of Oxford, United Kingdom – Higher academic research exposure / visiting scholarship (widely reported)
- University of Cambridge / international research affiliations referenced in public profiles
- PhD in History and related academic specialization (widely documented)
- Professor of Political History and International Studies
Professional Background
- University lecturer and academic administrator.
- Professor of History.
- Former Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).
- Former Assistant Secretary, Finance and Administration, Human Rights Violations Investigation Commission (Oputa Panel).
- Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), 2015–2025.