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Sen. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu

Sen. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu

Honourable Minister of Budget and Economic Planning

Sen. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu is the Honourable Minister of Budget and Economic Planning of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He oversees national budgeting, development planning and economic policy coordination, working to strengthen fiscal responsibility and align government spending with national priorities for inclusive growth. Before his ministerial appointment, he served as Governor of Kebbi State from 2015 to 2023 and previously represented Kebbi Central in the Senate. He has a strong academic background in economics and policy, including degrees from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, University of Jos and Columbia University, and has built extensive experience in public financial management and governance. As Minister, Bagudu has focused on improving budget efficiency, enhancing private-sector participation in development financing and advancing reforms that support long-term economic stability. His leadership emphasizes sustainability, strategic planning and the effective use of public resources to drive national development.

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