Abubakar Umar Suleiman

Abubakar Umar Suleimanpronunciationⓘ (born January 1962) was turbaned as the 11th Emir of Bade (Mai Bede) on 12 November 2005.

He attended Borno college of basic studies (1980 - 1981) and then proceeded to Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (1981 - 1983) where he earned a Diploma in Insurance.

Later he studied at the University of Maiduguri, which he gained an advanced Diploma in public Administration in 2002.

He was appointed Chief accountant of the Governor’s office in Damaturu (1995 - 1996), then Director of Finance and Supply (1996 - 2005).

[2] Abubakar has been active in promoting immunization against Polio in the state, working with the World Health Organization to help overcome fears that the vaccine is dangerous.