Abbo Aboubakar
Abbo Aboubakar | |
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| Born | Template:Birth year and age Belel, Adamawa region, Cameroon |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, public sector official |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Known for | Mayor of Belel; Chairman of the Board of Directors of Cameroon Railways Corporation (Camrail) |
Abbo Aboubakar (born 1960) is a Cameroonian political figure and public sector official. Since 2013, he has held the mayoral office of the commune of Belel, located within the Vina department of the Adamawa region. He currently serves as the chairman of the Board of Directors for the Cameroon Railways Corporation (Camrail).
Early Life and Education
Originating from Belel in the Adamawa region, Aboubakar completed his studies at the National School of Administration and Magistracy (ENAM), where he prepared for high-level administrative responsibilities. He furthered his education in France at the National Institute of Public Administration (IAP) in Paris, obtaining a master's degree specializing in public expenditure control. It has been reported that he was engaged in doctoral research at University of Yaoundé II (Soa), concentrating on decentralization legislation.
Career
Prior to holding elected positions, Abbo Aboubakar occupied multiple roles within Cameroon's governmental administration. His early professional experience includes work at the Ministry of Livestock, Fisheries and Animal Industries.
Beginning in 2003, he operated within the Prime Minister’s office, where he managed studies and supervisory functions. His administrative duties encompassed budget management and involvement in committees related to public procurement as well as health initiatives financed by the Global Fund targeting AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria.
Since June 9, 2017, Abbo Aboubakar has been leading the Board of Directors for Cameroon Railways (Camrail).
Political Career
In the 2013 municipal elections, Abbo Aboubakar was elected mayor of Belel. He is a member of the ruling party, the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (CPDM). That same year, he chaired the RDPC’s municipal election campaign commission in Belel and was appointed president of the Adamawa regional branch of the Communes and United Cities of Cameroon (CVUC).
Awards
On March 2, 2022, Abbo Aboubakar was honored with the "Best Reportage Award" at the International Technical and Style Writing Competition Africa Zone, acknowledging his skill in producing engaging narrative journalism.