Saleh Abubakar

Saleh Abubakar (born November 27, 1958) is a Nigerian civil servant and administrator. He is the current Director-General of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW), appointed in July 2024 by President Bola Tinubu. He previously served as the Head of the Civil Service of Yobe State and has held various administrative roles in the Yobe State Government.

Early life and education Saleh Abubakar was born in Gashu'a, Bade Local Government Area, Yobe State, Nigeria. He attended Central Primary School, Gashu'a (1965–1972) and later studied at General Murtala Mohammed College (GMMC), Yola (1972–1976). He completed a pre-degree program at the School of Basic Studies, Zaria (1977–1978) before earning a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Political Science from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in 1982.

Career

Early career Abubakar began his career in the Borno State Civil Service in 1983. In 1984, he joined the Ministry of External Affairs (now the Ministry of Foreign Affairs). He returned to the Borno State Civil Service in 1989 as an Administrative Officer.

Director-General of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall In July 2024, President Bola Tinubu appointed Abubakar as the Director-General of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW). The agency is responsible for implementing Nigeria’s initiatives to combat desertification and promote sustainable land management.

Awards Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) – 2022