Bashir Abubakar MFR (born 12 December 1962) is a Nigerian politician who holds the title of Barden Kudun Zazzau.

His retirement opened up an opportunity for him to join politics where he contested for primary election for Kaduna State Governorship position under All Progressives Congress (APC), where he emerged as 1st runner-up.

It is very rare in Northern Nigeria for a person to excel in any career and maintain the string of his umbilical cord without changing environment.

In his case, from the beginning of his life till date, he has maintained his local community as his major base, where he lives with all his family.

He is a Board member of Zazzau Educational Development Association, ZEDA; Chairman of Iya Alu Memorial Schools; Zazzau Emirate committee of Zakka, Da’awa and Waqaf; Vice President of one the oldest schools in Northern Nigeria, the 113th year old Alhudahuda College Zaria and National President of ABU Old Boys Association.