Ahmed Nmaa Abubakar
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Nmaa Ahmed Abubakar PhD | |
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| Director General, Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), Niger State | |
| Assumed office 2023 | |
| President | Bola Ahmed Tinubu |
| Governor | Umar Mohammed Bago |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 21, 1978 Niger State, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Federal University of Technology, Minna London Graduate School Commonwealth University |
| Occupation | Public servant, development expert |
| Known for | Director-General, Niger State RAAMP |
| Awards | Guardian Peace Achiever Award (2017) Ambassador of Unity – Niger State Youth Forum Ambassador of Nigeria Goodwill United Nations |
Dr. Ambassador Nmaa Ahmed Abubakar is a Nigerian development expert and public administrator, currently serving as the Director General of the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) in Niger State. He is known for his role in implementing rural infrastructure projects as part of Governor Umar Bago’s "New Niger" agenda.[1]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Abubakar began his formal education at Umaru Sandal Primary School. He continued at Ahmadu Bahago Secondary School in Minna, where he earned both his WAEC and NECO certificates. He later obtained a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in Estate Management from the Federal University of Technology, Minna, in Niger State.
Abubakar has completed various additional academic and professional programs. He obtained a Master Class Certificate in Business Management and Leadership from the London Graduate School, and a Doctor of Humanities (Honoris Causa) from Commonwealth University.[2]
Career
[edit]Ahmed serves as the Director General of Niger State's RAAMP, a World Bank-supported project aimed at improving rural access and agricultural marketing. Under his leadership, Niger State was ranked the top-performing RAAMP state in Nigeria for 2024 in both fund disbursement and implementation.[2]
His tenure has seen the completion of major rural road projects, including the Makera and Jankara roads, and the rehabilitation of Ebba-Kataeregi and Ebba-Baddegi feeder roads. These roads now serve over 40 communities, significantly enhancing transportation of agricultural produce and reducing logistics costs.[1]
He has also been involved in community mobilization and stakeholder engagement efforts to ensure local ownership and sustainability of RAAMP projects.[3]
Recognitions
[edit]In 2017, he received the **Guardian Peace Achiever Award**, recognizing his contributions to development and good governance.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "'New Niger State' taking shape under Bago – Nmaa Ahmed". The Guardian Nigeria. 3 June 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ^ a b "RAAMP: World Bank Score Niger High In Performance". Leadership Nigeria. February 3, 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ^ "Niger govt. to inaugurate rural roads, agric incentives". Aluta News. 18 July 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ^ "Guardian Peace Achievers Award 2017". The Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 26 July 2025.