Muhammed K. Abubakar (born 19 October 1959) was appointed Nigerian Minister of Science and Technology on 6 April 2010, when acting president Goodluck Jonathan announced his new cabinet.
[1] Abubakar was born on 19 October 1959 at Zuru in Kebbi State.
He studied biochemistry at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria where he earned a B.Sc.
In 1994 he earned a Ph.D. in biochemistry from the University of Essex in the United Kingdom.
[2] After being inaugurated as Minister of Science and Technology on 6 April 2010, Abubakar said that his ministry would be concerned about translating scientific ideas into production.