Abdullahi Ibrahim Gobir
Abdullahi Ibrahim Gobir | |
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National Senator | |
Assumed office May 2011 | |
Preceded by | Abubakar Umar Gada |
Constituency | Sokoto East |
Personal details | |
Born | January 1, 1958 Sabon Birni, Sokoto State |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Political party | APC (All progressive congress) |
Dr Ibrahim Abdullahi Gobir (Born January 1, 1958) is a Nigerian politician who was elected Senator for Sokoto East, in Sokoto State, [1]in the April 9th,2011 national elections.[2][3]
Gobir holds a master's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Detroit in the United States, and a doctoral degree in electrical engineering and energy from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University in Bauchi, Nigeria.[4] He is a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical Engineers (UK) and of the Nigerian Society of Engineers.[5]
Gobir began his career with the Ministry of Communication, and then joined the Nigerian Television Authority in Sokoto.[6] He became the Director of Union Bank of Nigeria in 2002.[4] He also became the Managing Director of Taifo Multi Services Limited, Abuja.[6] Before entering politics, he was the Chairman of the Cement Company of Northern Nigeria, based in the state.[7]
At the PDP primaries, Gobir defeated the incumbent Senator Abubakar Umar Gada by 1,547 against 60 votes.[8] He went on to be elected to the Senate.[2]
In July 2022, Senator Gobir was selected as APC senate majority leader.
References
- ^ "NASS has nothing against Magu - Sen. Gobir - The Nation Newspaper". thenationonlineng.net. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
- ^ a b Adamu Suleiman (April 12, 2011). "PDP wins Senate, Reps seats in Sokoto". gbooza. Archived from the original on May 18, 2011. Retrieved April 22, 2011.
- ^ "Insecurity: Sen. Gobir urges FG to remobilise retired military personnel". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-08-20. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
- ^ a b "Ibrahim A. Gobir MFR". Bloomberg Business Week. Retrieved 2011-04-22.
- ^ "Engr. (Dr.) Ibrahim Abdullahi Gobir, Non-Executive Director". Union Bank of Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2011-04-22.
- ^ a b "DR. IBRAHIM ABDULLAHI GOBIR". Total Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2012-03-23. Retrieved 2011-04-22.
- ^ ABDALLAH EL-KUREBE (March 29, 2011). "Battle for Senate: The contenders and pretenders". Vanguard. Retrieved 2011-04-22.
- ^ Abdallah el-Kurebe (January 27, 2011). "Don't interfere with people's choice, Delegates advise PDP". Vanguard. Retrieved 2011-04-22.