Business & Public Relations Strategist | Corporate Affairs & Media Consultancy Expert
Nurudeen Abubakar is a seasoned business and public relations professional from Nigeria with over 25 years of experience in corporate affairs, media consultancy, and strategic communications. Holding a B.Sc. and dual Master’s degrees (MBA and MLCJ) from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, he blends strong academic grounding with hands-on expertise in management and regulatory affairs.
Nurudeen has held senior roles including Principal Manager at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Nigeria, where he steered public relations initiatives and corporate governance strategies. As CEO of Molecule Media Broadcast Limited, he led a full-service advertising and media consultancy serving major clients such as JAIZ Bank, TAJ Bank, and Voice of America, delivering integrated solutions in public relations, advertising, and media buying.
Currently, Nurudeen advises boards of multiple organizations, including 11PLC (formerly Mobil Oil Nigeria PLC), Abuja Continental Hotel (formerly Sheraton Hotel), First Patriot Ltd, Century Mining Co. Ltd, and Rhino Drilling Ltd, where he contributes strategic oversight and governance expertise.
Academic & Professional Credentials
- MBA, Business Administration – Ahmadu Bello University
- MLCJ, Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice – Ahmadu Bello University
- B.Sc., Business Administration – Ahmadu Bello University
- Associate Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)
- Member, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (MNIPR)
- Full Member (rpa), Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON)
- Member, Institute of Directors (IOD)
Industry contribution
Strategic Communications Lead – Public sector image-building at Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
Media Consultant – Campaign execution for financial institutions and international media (JAIZ Bank, Voice of America)
Board Leadership – Governance and oversight across energy, hospitality, and extractive industries (11PLC, Abuja Continental Hotel, Century Mining)
Regulatory Affairs Advisor – Liaison with government bodies on compliance, public relations, and corporate communications
Brand & Reputation Strategist – Led multi-platform campaigns enhancing corporate visibility and stakeholder trust
Cross-Sector Engagement – Advisory support to private firms and parastatals on public affairs, media, and outreach strategies