Alhassan Bako Zaku (born January 18, 1951) became Nigeria's Minister of Science and Technology in December 2007.

[1] He left office in March 2010 when acting president Goodluck Jonathan dissolved his cabinet.

[2] Alhassan Bako Zaku was born in Dampar, Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State.

[3] Dr. Bako Zaku helped to establish the Adamawa State Polytechnic between 1991 and 1993, and was its first Rector.

[3] Bako Zaku became Nigeria's Minister of Science and Technology in December 2008 after a reshuffle of President Umaru Yar'Adua's cabinet.