Abubakar Umar Argungu | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Governor of Kebbi State | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 29 May 2023 | |
| Governor | Nasir Idris |
| Preceded by | Samaila Yombe Dabai |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1960 (age 64–65) |
| Party | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Alma mater | Shehu Shagari College of Education Usmanu Danfodiyo University University of Lagos |
Abubakar Umar Tafida Argungu (born 1960) is a Nigerian politician,civil servant,businessman and the current Deputy Governor of Kebbi State. He assumed office on 29 May 2023 under Governor Nasir Idris. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Abubakar began his educational path at Government Secondary School,Argungu,he pursued a National Certificate in Education (NCE) at Shehu Shagari College of Education in Sokoto. He later advanced his studies at Usmanu Danfodiyo University,Sokoto,where he earned both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Public Administration. He also attended University of Lagos. [6] [7] [8]
Umar's career took root in the Kebbi State civil service,where he held several administrative roles. He built a reputation for his commitment to policy implementation,grassroots development,and community-oriented governance. [9] [10] [11] His service in local government spanned areas such as budget planning,youth development,and education initiatives. He was also instrumental in coordinating rural development projects across Kebbi State. [12] His extensive civil service background and community engagement brought him into prominence within the All Progressives Congress (APC). In the build-up to the 2023 general elections,he was chosen as the deputy governorship candidate alongside Dr. Nasir Idris. The duo ran a successful campaign and assumed office on May 29,2023. [13] [14] [15] [16]