Abubakar Umar Argungu

Abubakar Umar Tafida Argungu (born 1960) is a Nigerian politician, civil servant, businessman and the current Deputy Governor of Kebbi State. He assumed office on 29 May 2023 under Governor Nasir Idris.^{[1][2][3][4][5]}

Abubakar began his educational path at Government Secondary School, Argungu, he pursued a National Certificate in Education (NCE) at Shehu Shagari College of Education in Sokoto. He later advanced his studies at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, where he earned both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Public Administration. He also attended University of Lagos.^[6][7][8]

Umar's career took root in the Kebbi State civil service, where he held several administrative roles. He built a reputation for his commitment to policy implementation, grassroots development, and community-oriented governance.^[9][10][11] His service in local government spanned areas such as budget planning, youth development, and education initiatives. He was also instrumental in coordinating rural development projects across Kebbi State.^[12] His extensive civil service background and community engagement brought him into prominence within the All Progressives Congress (APC). In the build-up to the 2023 general elections, he was chosen as the deputy governorship candidate alongside Dr. Nasir Idris. The duo ran a successful campaign and assumed office on May 29, 2023.^{[13][14][15][16]}