Biography Intro: Abubakar Umar Suleiman (born January 1962) was turbaned as the 11th Emir of Bade (Mai Bede) on 12 November 2005. He is head of the traditional state of Bade with headquarters in Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria

NAME: Abubakar Umar Suleiman

DATE OF BIRTH: January 1962

PLACE OF BIRTH: Gashua of the Bedde dynasty

OCCUPATION:

EDUCATION: Borno college of basic studies (1980 – 1981) and then Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (1981 – 1983) where he earned a Diploma in Insurance

CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES: Abubakar started work at Africa Bank Nigeria in 1984, moving to Premier Commercial Bank in 1989 and then to Yobe State Saving and Loans bank (1994 to 1995). He was appointed Chief accountant of the Governor’s office in Damaturu (1995 – 1996),