Since May 2015, Colonel Mohammed Lawal Abubakar has held one of the toughest assignments his career could ever offer him. He was appointed the Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari.

With the appointment, Abubakar is to protect and be ready at all times to lay his life for the President.

Abubakar has not handled his job with kid gloves. He approaches every public function and other assignments both within and outside the country with the highest level of precision and seriousness they deserve.

He keeps an eagle’s eye on his principal, watching over every move he makes. He leaves no stone unturned to ensure the safety of Mr. President at all times.

His job goes beyond just standing behind the President at official functions and ensuring that his principal was okay at the function.

First and foremost, his role as a military officer and ADC to the President is mostly ceremonial and to give the Presidency dignity and honour.

He usually follows the President whenever he goes out on official duties.

He is supposed to escort the President out of the Presidential Villa into a waiting car, opening the door, then standing at attention and saluting when the President sits on the back seat.

He then closes the door and occupies the front passenger seat.

Abubakar, at times, carries the President’s personal items like mobile phones and speeches.

He also receives gifts or other items on behalf of the President.

Like a queen protecting the king in a game of chess, Abubakar has perfectly deployed the bishops, knights, castles and pawns, the human resources under his control, to protect Mr. President.

Many soldiers of his rank, no doubt, were as qualified to be the ADC to President Buhari in 2015, but other qualities stood him out among the pack.

Abubakar, who was born on the 28th of March 1973 at Wusasa Zaria, Kaduna State, attended the Nigerian Military School (NMS) Zaria from 1985 to 1990 where he was said to have developed early leadership skills.

Just like his principal, President Buhari, Colonel Abubakar was also the Head Boy of his set, where he was nicknamed ‘Boy Regimental Sergeant Major’.

After graduating from NMS in 1990, he had a stilt stay at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria as a science undergraduate student.

Abubakar, who later proceeded to the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in 1992 on gaining admission as a member of 44 Regular Course to read Biological Sciences, is a tested and experienced commander, trained and discipline instructor, security manager and a talented investigator.

Abubakar’s qualifications include Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences from the Nigerian Defence Academy, Masters in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice and Masters in International Affairs & Diplomacy (MIAD) both from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

Courses he had attended included the Young Officers’ Course Infantry, Military Police Officers’ Basic Course, Regimental Signal Officers’ Course and Police Administration and Security Management Course.

Others are the Junior Division Course (Army), Military Police Officers’ Advanced Course, Senior Course (32) Army, Joint Military Adviser/Attachee Course and Alternative Dispute Resolution Course at Dubai (United Arab Emirate) and several other seminars and workshops.

In his career, Colonel Abubakar, so far, has travelled to over 40 countries globally and is married to Hajiya Fatima Musa and blessed with a daughter, Aisha Nawal.

In the course of his service to the nation, Colonel Abubakar has earned numerous decorations and medals including Forces Service Star (FSS), Meritorious Service Star (MSS), Passed Staff College (PSC), Passed Junior Staff Course (PJSC), Command Medal (CM), Field Command Medal (FCM) and United Nation Mission in Sierra Leone Medal (UNAMSIL).

Others include General Operations Medal (GOM), Golden Jubilee Medal, Centenary and Operation Zaman Lafiya Medals.

Before his current assignment, Colonel Abubakar had also served in various Army units and formations within and outside Nigeria at different capacities.

They include Lagos Garrison Command Provost, United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone, Headquarters Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police Admin Company Apapa Lagos, Special Investigation Bureau Apapa Lagos (Briefly) and Army Headquarters Provost Group Lokoja.

Others include Nigerian Army School of Military Police Basawa Zaria for 4 years as an Instructor and Staff Officer Grade 2 training and operations, Nigerian Defence Academy Provost Kaduna as Commander NDA Provost and an Instructor, then Seven (7) Division Provost Group Maiduguri as the pioneer Acting Provost Commander.

Abubakar was also the Camp Commandant Giwa Barracks detention facility (Operation Zaman Lafiya) between November 2013 and 2014, which held over 1500 suspected Boko Haram Terrorist detainees.

He was the first Camp Commandant to host/receive the International Committee of the Red Cross and Crescent to the detention facility in January 2014.

He also served at the Nigerian Army Training Centre Kontagora as Staff Officer Grade One Operations and Training.

The ADC also coordinated the training of 143 Battalion on Counter-Terrorism and Counter-Insurgency with the United States Rangers and the British Military Advisory Training Teams respectively.

Abubakar, who turned 45 years old last week Wednesday, had no choice but to continue to perform his duties on that his special day.

He was standing solidly behind the President when the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting started at the Presidential Villa that Wednesday.

Abubakar took part in the engagements of the President that Wednesday before retiring to his residence to mark the day with his family.

This guy is really trying.

The manner by which this man always does his face...together with his spread mouth with his nose always makes me smile.

nah him be the real deputy.

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PMB's children showing their love for their father's ADC.

This is the kind of work that won't give you time to do your wife well..

Whao! Col.Abubakar really had leadership experience going by this great resume he parades.Congrats & HBD man.The man is literally up to the task giving the goffing of the president almost @ all time.

He appears more smarter than the president's former ADC during his stinct as a military leader-Maj.Jokolo that it took his cheap arrest & humiliation @ the gate of Ikeja Barracks on the night of Aug.26 1985 for him to truly knows that there is an ongoing coup against his then boss.

Gallant soldier. Pls protect my bubu for me.

(1)favourite presidential a.d.c of all times is that human robot obasanjo used to carry about. Lol the dude dosent even blink. Was fun watching him sha.

(2) aguyi ironsi's adc. Dude loyal to his boss even after ironsi was savagely killed by t.y danjuma.(the t.y danjuma igbo people now lick his ass because of hate they have for buhari). Slavery na bastard.

to escort the President out of the Presidential Villa into a waiting car, opening the door, then standing at attention and saluting when the President sits on the back seat.
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He neither opens nor closes the car door. That's d duty of the chief security officer who's an official of the secret police. He doesn't share that responsibility.

The CSO comes don't from the vehicle, ensures that d place is safe for his boss to alight before he opens the door. That's why he sits in front. It enables him to come down and go back to get d door for Bubu

Is his time, and he is among those who buhari

I must commend this Young Soldier. His record and achievements so far is worth emulating.
I Celebrate you Sir, Happy Birthday.

A colonel doing boy-boy for the President?


Na joke ooo

Does any one stands behind President Trump? His job is a useless job and unnecessary

A very disciplined military officer he is.
Hbd to him

Ray97:
Gallant soldier. Pls protect my bubu for me.

(1)favourite presidential a.d.c of all times is that human robot obasanjo used to carry about. Lol the dude dosent even blink. Was fun watching him sha.

(2) aguyi ironsi's adc. Dude loyal to his boss even after ironsi was savagely killed by t.y danjuma.(the t.y danjuma igbo people now lick his ass because of hate they have for buhari). Slavery na bastard.

Very true about TY Danjuma. He ruthlessly dealt with Igbos and he's shamelessly worshipped now

chumakk:
Does any one stands behind President Trump? His job is a useless job and unnecessary

na DAT one do you...I CAN SEE YOU ARE PAINED...LIKE SRIOUSLY...P.I.P...STAY PAINED

KingOfAllIgbos:


Very true about TY Danjuma. He ruthlessly dealt with Igbos and he's shamelessly worshipped now

then one comes to wonder how the'll behave if their giving independence

na wa o... military officer putting on an emblem with the presidents face.. only in naija sha

Has anyone ever seen An ADC standing behind Trump?
Has anyone ever seen an ADC standing behind Teresa May?
Has anyone seen any ADC near the leaders of the G7?

So why is it that it is in poor areas like Africa, Asia that you have the leaders sometimes having up to 4 ADC's?

Ray97:
Gallant soldier. Pls protect my bubu for me.

(1)favourite presidential a.d.c of all times is that human robot obasanjo used to carry about. Lol the dude dosent even blink. Was fun watching him sha.

(2) aguyi ironsi's adc. Dude loyal to his boss even after ironsi was savagely killed by t.y danjuma.(the t.y danjuma igbo people now lick his ass because of hate they have for buhari). Slavery na bastard.

buhari hated Igbos first, do you expect them to love him in return?

Well, he has had a good time in the last 4 years, traveling to different countries, sleeping in the best hotels, eating good food and drinking fine wine(If he drinks). I'm sure he also recieves a hefty allowance every time he accompanies Buhari about.

Whatever happens, he will leave Aso Rock a rich man

Gandollar:
buhari hated Igbos first, do you expect them to love him in return?

so u forgive danjuma

Ray97:
so u forgive danjuma

Both him and buhari will die a shameful death!

The ADC does not sit in front. He is expected to sit with his Principal, in this case, the President. Usually, a batman, a soldier of junior rank would sit in fron and he is the one that opens and closes the President's door.

IPOB will hate him henceforth.

Good soldier

Not those pot bellied guys at d helm of affairs

Can the whole now see how they waste human resources on frivolity in Africa?

A colonel in the Nigerian Army's duty is to stand sentry at the back of the president and open doors for him, in 2019.

This guy is almost a One Star General.

BSc, MIAD, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Experience includes; 4 years standing behind the president of Nigeria, opening his car doors, carrying his files, among others.

What an 'impressive' CV.

gidgiddy:
Has anyone ever seen An ADC standing behind Trump?
Has anyone ever seen an ADC standing behind Teresa May?
Has anyone seen any ADC near the leaders of the G7?

So why is it that it is in poor areas like Africa, Asia that you have the leaders sometimes having up to 4 ADC's?

That is how to identify a third world country's
president from 1000km away.

porka:
Can the whole now see how they waste human resources on frivolity in Africa?

A colonel in the Nigerian Army's duty is to stand sentry at the back of the president and open doors for him, in 2019.

This guy is almost a One Star General.

BSc, MIAD, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Experience includes; 4 years standing behind the president of Nigeria, opening his car doors, carrying his files, among others.

What an 'impressive' CV.

President trump has four of them

aminho:


President trump has four of them

This is ridiculous.

Do you mean four colonels stand behind President Trump, carrying his bag and opening his car door?

You don't know what you are saying, sir.

porka:


This is ridiculous.

Do you mean four colonels stand behind President Trump, carrying his bag and opening his car door?

You don't know what you are saying, sir.

The secret service open the doors for him but the Colonel are always behind him carrying his briefcase and the football

porka:
Can the whole now see how they waste human resources on frivolity in Africa?

A colonel in the Nigerian Army's duty is to stand sentry at the back of the president and open doors for him, in 2019.

This guy is almost a One Star General.

BSc, MIAD, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Experience includes; 4 years standing behind the president of Nigeria, opening his car doors, carrying his files, among others.

What an 'impressive' CV.

Ordinarily I would not try to educate you because you seem to have closed your mind to any fresh information.

But for the benefit of those who might be misled by your pedestrian arguments

(1)A colonel being an ADC is not a frivolity.
For an Executive president who also is the commander in chief of the armed forces.

What if there is a security emergency, military orders needs to be dictated, field reports needs interpretation? Who best will assist the CinC?

The Colonel is the highest ranked fighting officer, any promotion to Brigadier general means a desk job at general staff HQ or surbodinate staff officer to the commanding general without any direct troop to command.

If there is an attack on the president , officers and men will only listen to orders from a colonel .
Obviously you don't understand what a security watch / sentry means; officers don't stand sentry , definitely not colonels .
He is on standby to receive and execute orders from the commander in chief.
That is best done standing and being attentive/ at attention.

It is a privilege to be in close proximity to the supreme commander attending to their pressing needs, even three star generals will readily do it.
Those files? Obviously you don't appreciate what classified/ Top secret documents are.
The CinCs documents are top of the Top Secret.
No be small thing to handle them oo .

The nuclear launch codes of the US president are handled by Military officers of the rank of colonel and they are always around the president .
Since being a general have more to do with decision making than field bravery, anyone who has ever been in a room where top level decision have been made is always first to be tapped for higher posts.
So four years of close service to a commander in chief of Nigeria's armed forces is indeed an impressive CV.
Just that you are too uninformed to know.