Buba Galadima, born in 1948, is a Nigerian engineer-turned-politician originally from Gashua, Yobe State. He rose to fame as National Secretary of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) and early backer of Muhammadu Buhari before their split. Today, as a leading figure in the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), he continues to critique the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Profile Summary
| Full name | Buba Galadima (Alhaji Buba Galadima) |
| Date of birth | 1948 |
| Place of birth | Gashua, Yobe State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| State of Origin | Yobe State |
| Partner | Hajia Fanna Buba Galadima |
| Children | At least 2 daughters (e.g., Zainab) |
| Occupations | Politician, Engineer, Former NMA DG |
| Net worth | Not publicly verified; past N900m debt |
Early Life and Education
Galadima comes from Gashua in Yobe State, Nigeria. He obtained a B.Sc. in Building Engineering from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in 1975. Details of his early years before university remain limited, though he began in public service as an engineer.
Career
Galadima acted as Director General of the Nigeria Maritime Authority (NMA, now NIMASA) from 1996 to 1998.
He entered the All Nigeria People’s Party (ANPP) during the Fourth Republic, then served as National Campaign Secretary of The Buhari Organisation (TBO) and National Secretary of the CPC in 2011. He helped form the APC merger in 2013, switched to PDP as its spokesperson in 2017, and later joined NNPP to support figures like Rabiu Kwankwaso.
In February 2026, Kano Governor Abba Yusuf dismissed him as chair of the Kano Polytechnic governing council.
Personal Life
Galadima is wed to Hajia Fanna Buba Galadima, a businesswoman and philanthropist. The couple has at least two daughters, including Zainab Buba Galadima (born April 13, 1989), who volunteered unpaid for Buhari, and another daughter who pursued job opportunities through him. He follows Islam and lives mainly in Abuja.
Controversies
Galadima endured several arrests, such as one in 2004 by the State Security Service before anti-government protests and probes over SSS comments. In 2011, authorities linked him to inciting post-election violence in northern Nigeria with Buhari.
AMCON took his assets and those of Bedko Nigeria Limited in 2020 due to a N900 million debt from 2011. He has often clashed with former allies like Buhari, turning sharply critical after 2015.
Net Worth
No confirmed current net worth exists for Buba Galadima. Earlier troubles include the 2020 AMCON seizure over roughly N900 million in debt, pointing to major financial strains.
