Alhaji Atiku Abubakar (GCON)
Vice President of Nigeria
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar (GCON)
AdamawaPDP79 yearsAhmadu Bello University; Nigeria Customs Service
5
Offices
2
Achievements
10
Elections
1
Court cases
10
Sources
The Juice — 6 things Nigerians should know
- 1SourceSix-time presidential contender
Sought the presidency in 1993, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019 and 2023.
- 2SourceVice President 1999-2007
Served two terms under Obasanjo; chaired the National Council on Privatisation.
- 6Previous Party Affiliations
PDP (1999-2006; 2009-2014; 2017-2025), AC (2006-2009), APC (2014-2017)
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Alhaji Atiku Abubakar (GCON)
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About
Family
- Father: Garba Abubakar (farmer and trader; died 1957)
- Mother: Aisha Kande
- Spouses: Multiple (four wives including Princess Rukaiyatu, daughter
- Children: 28 children
- Family: Born into modest Fulani family; rose to become one of
Key Information
Years in Public Office—
Offices Held5
Political PartyPDP
Current OfficeFounder, Intels Nigeria Limited
Personal
Age
79 years
Born
Nov 25, 1946
Place of Birth
Jada, Adamawa State
Education
Ahmadu Bello University; Nigeria Customs Service
Ethnicity
Fulani
Religion
Islam
Marital Status
Married
Offices Held
- 1982 – PresentFounder, Intels Nigeria Limited
- 1999 – 2007Chairman, National Council on Privatization -----------------------------------
- 1999 – 2007Vice President, Federal Republic of NigeriaNigeria
- 1999 – 2007Chairman, National Council on PrivatisationNigeria
- 1989 – 1989Deputy Director, Nigeria Customs ServiceNigeria
Recent Achievements
- Privatisation programme2003Chaired NCP — sold off NITEL, Eleme Petrochemicals, and other state assets.
- American University of Nigeria2003Founded AUN in Yola — one of Nigeria's leading private universities.