Babachir Lawal

**Babachir Lawal** Babachir David Lawal (born October 2, 1954) is a Nigerian politician and civil engineer. He is best known for his tenure as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), a position he held from 2015 to 2017. He is a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, particularly within the northern region and the All Progressives Congress (APC) party. **Early Life and Education** Babachir Lawal was born on October 2, 1954. He completed his primary education at St. Patrick's Primary School, Maiduguri, in 1969. He then proceeded to the Nigeria Military School, Zaria, where he completed his secondary education from 1970 to 1974. Lawal furthered his studies at the School of Basic Studies, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, from 1974 to 1975, before obtaining a degree in Electrical Engineering from the same university in 1979. He later obtained a post-graduate diploma in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering from Ahmadu Bello University. **Career Progression and Achievements** Lawal began his career in the private sector, working as an engineer. He eventually became a successful businessman and entrepreneur. His professional background is primarily in engineering and telecommunications infrastructure. His political career gained national recognition in 2015 when he was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) on August 27, 2015. As SGF, Lawal was responsible for coordinating policy formulation and execution across all ministries, departments, and agencies of the federal government. His appointment was widely regarded as a significant achievement, placing him among the most powerful political appointees in the country. **Notable Works** During his time in office, Lawal was instrumental in initiating and supporting various federal government programs. However, his tenure was also marked by controversy. He was a vocal member of the political establishment and participated actively in high-level policy discussions and political mobilization for the ruling party. **Current Status** Babachir Lawal was suspended and later relieved of his position as SGF in 2017 following allegations of corruption related to contracts awarded under the Presidential Initiative for the North East (PINE). Since leaving office, Lawal has remained an influential political commentator and a key voice in the political landscape of Adamawa State and northern Nigeria. He continues to be involved in high-level political activism, often lending his voice to national debates and party affairs.