Naija News understands that Muktar is currently the Senior Special Assistant to the President in the Office of the Chief of Staff to the President.
A statement by the Federal Ministry of Finance Budget and National Planning said until his appointment, Muktar was “part of the team of professionals that oversaw the implementation of some of the main objectives of the administration, including the development of strategic national infrastructure and enhancing food security.”
The statement added that Muktar also “led teams and managed business offices to ensure the delivery of operational efficiency and increased revenues”.
It disclosed that Muktar was born on June 9, 1975, in Katsina and has over 22 years in financial services. He is a corporate governance professional with enormous experience in banking, business development, pension administration, and the public service.
He holds a Master of Science (MSc.) in International Business Management from Berlin School of Economics and Law, Berlin, Germany; as well as Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Business Administration from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Kaduna State.
Muktar has a wide working experience as Relationship Manager/Head Business Development at Access Bank Plc; Regional Head at IEI Anchor Pension Managers Limited; and Operations/Business Development Officer at First Bank of Nigeria Plc.
