Atiku Abubakar is a Nigerian politician and businessman, born on November 25, 1946. He served as the Vice President of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007 under President Olusegun Obasanjo. Abubakar is a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and has run for the presidency multiple times. He is known for his contributions to Nigeria's economic reforms and privatization efforts during his tenure as Vice President. Abubakar has also been involved in various business ventures, including investments in agriculture and telecommunications, making him one of Nigeria's prominent figures in both politics and business.