
Mohammed Badaru Abubakar
Minister of Defence, Federal Republic of Nigeria
All Progressives Congress Jigawa State
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Bio Summary
Mohammed Badaru Abubakar is the current Minister of Defence and a former Governor of Jigawa State, serving from 2015 to 2023. A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), he is a trained accountant and successful businessman, widely known as “Badaru Talamiz.” His tenure as governor was marked by reforms in agriculture, infrastructure, and public service delivery. He played a prominent role in national politics within the APC and was appointed Minister of Defence under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2023.
Education
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria — B.Sc. Accounting
Professional Background
- Chartered Accountant and businessman
- Founder and Chairman, Talamiz Group of Industries (interests in manufacturing, agriculture, and trading)
- Fellow, Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN)
- Member, Institute of Directors of Nigeria (IoD)
- Former President, Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA)
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