| Who is it? | Actor, Producer |
| Preceded by | Self (Gongola State) |
| Succeeded by | Abubakar Saleh Michika |
Abubakar Salim, a talented actor and voice actor, was born in London, England. With his exceptional skills and captivating performances, Salim has carved a prominent niche for himself in the entertainment industry. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to be between $100K to $1M. Throughout his career, Salim has worked on various projects, including voice acting for video games and appearing in television series and movies, all of which have contributed to his growing fortune. Salim's remarkable talent and dedication continue to propel him towards even greater success in the future.
During his term in office, Gongola state suffered severe financial constraints. Judges were forced to use ordinary papers, loose sheets and exercise books for their writing and judgments. The Adamawa State Polytechnic was established in 1991 while he was in office through a merge of the College of Preliminary Studies Yola and the Staff Development Institute Numan.
After retiring as an Air Commodore, Salihu remained influential in politics. In December 2009 he was among northern Leaders resisting the transfer of power to Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan during the incapacity of President Umaru Yar'Adua.
