Umar Munir Abubakar was born, 6th June 1951, in Bauchi, Nigeria. He had his primary education at Kobi Primary School, Bauchi from 1959 – 1964 before proceeding for his secondary education at the Government Secondary School, Bauchi from 1965 – 1969. He had his Higher School Certificate (HSC) at the same GSS Bauchi from 1970 – 1971.
U.M. Abubakar holds a B.Sc. Degree Social Sciences with specialization in Government studies from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in 1975, a Certificate in Administrative Management from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria in 1976 and another Certificate in Administrative Management from the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON) Badagry, 1980. From 1981 – 1982 he attended the University of Pittsburgh, USA, and obtained a Masters Degree in Public Administration (MPA).
Malam Abubakar started his working career with the Bauchi State Government in 1976 as an Assistant Secretary. He was posted to various Ministries and rose through the ranks to become a Senior Assistant Secretary, Principal Assistant Secretary and Deputy Secretary. In 1983, he was seconded to the newly established Federal University of Technology (Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University ATBU Bauchi) as a Senior Assistant Registrar to help establish the administrative machinery of the new institution. He rose to become Principal Assistant Registrar in charge of Administration, Establishments and Council Matters. He was de-seconded to the State Service and appointed the first Registrar, Bauchi State Institute for Higher Education (BASIHE). In 1984, he was posted back to the mainstream civil service as a Principal Secretary Civil Service Commission. That same year he was appointed Permanent Secretary Minisry of Health. He was later posted as Permanent Secretary General Admin Cabinet office and Permanent Secretary Government House Bauchi
In 1988 he was appointed Special Assistant to the Honourable Minister of Labour & Productivity. He joined the services of the Fund as Deputy Director, Special Duties in 1990. He has held various positions in the Fund such as AGM Maiduguri Zonal Office, AGM Lagos Island Office, AGM Lagos Operations, GM Admin, GM Compliance, Head, General Admin. He was appointment Acting Executive Director (Administration) in April 2005 and in January 2006, he became substantive Executive Director, a post he holds till date.
As a seasoned Administrator, he has attended several courses in Nigeria and abroad. He is married with Children. |
