Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji: A Legacy of Public Service

Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, known as Triple A, was a prominent Nigerian public servant whose career began in 1964. He rose through the ranks to become a permanent secretary, federal minister, and Nigeria's high commissioner to the United Kingdom.

His roles included serving as a permanent secretary at the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Trade, where he was appointed in 1975. He later became Minister of State for Budget and Planning in 1988 under the Babangida administration.

Alhaji Abubakar was also a Fellow and former President of the Nigerian Economic Society. His expertise in political economy significantly influenced his contributions to Nigeria's economic policies and external creditor negotiations.

His dedication to public service and professionalism exemplified a rare commitment to the nation and its people.