Ibrahim Garba Explained

Ibrahim Garba
Birth Date:25 February 1957
Nationality:Nigerian
Education:Professor
Alma Mater:Ahmadu Bello University
Occupation:Educationist
Predecessor:Abdullahi Mustapha

Ibrahim Garba is a Nigerian geologist and university administrator. He was the former vice chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria he was succeeded by Kabir Bala. He had also served as the vice chancellor of the Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil.[1] [2] Garba hails from Riruwai in Kano State.

Education

Garba holds bachelor's degree and Master's degree in Geology all from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and Phd in Imperial College, London.[3]

Career

Garba worked on secondment at the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Abuja as Director-General, Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office. He spear-headed the development and implementation of the Mining Cadastre System in Nigeria.

Fraud controversy

On the 29th of March 2023, The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)  took Ibrahim Garba to court  over N1 billion fraud. He was charged with money laundering and diversion of the money meant for Kongo Conference Hotel, Zaria between 2013 and 2016.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Garba takes charge at ABU . The News Nigeria. September 13, 2015.
  2. Web site: Council appoints Professor Ibrahim Garba as ABU new Vice. Daily Post. September 13, 2015.
  3. Web site: 2021-05-25 . Prof Ibrahim Garba: The 14th Vice-Chancellor Of ABU Zaria The Abusites . 2023-10-19 . en-US.
  4. Web site: Times . Premium . 2023-03-29 . EFCC arraigns former vice-chancellor, bursar for N1 billion fraud . 2023-03-29 . Premium Times Nigeria . en-GB.