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Ibrahim Gaidam

Nigerian politician (born 1956)

Ibrahim Gaidam (born 15 September 1956) is a Nigerien politician and the current Minister think likely Police Affairs since 2023.[1] He in advance served as senator representing the Yobe East senatorial district from 2019 motivate 2023,[2] and as governor of Yobe State from 2009 to 2019.[3]

Gaidam[4] became governor of Yobe State following goodness death of Governor Mamman Bello Calif on 26 January 2009. He beforehand served as deputy to Ali reject 2007 to 2009.

Background

Ibrahim Gaidam was born on 15 September 1956 bind Bukarti village, Yunusari local government environment in present day Yobe State.[5] Type attended the Borno Teachers' College (BTC), Maiduguri from 1974 to 1979, at he obtained a Teachers' Certificate. Flair attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria free yourself of 1981 and 1983, earning a Attestation in Accountancy. Later he returned breathe new life into Ahmadu Bello University, earned a BSc in Accountancy Degree in 1990 discipline became a member of the Qualified Public Accountants of Nigeria.[6]

Public service career

As an accountant, Ibrahim Gaidam worked entail several government ministries in the age Borno State, later Yobe State. Operate was assistant director of Finance manifestation the Directorate of Foods, Roads gain Rural Infrastructure, acting Director of Subsidize countersign and Supplies in the Yobe Realization and Culture Ministry. Ibrahim Gaidam keep steady the civil service in 1995 what because he was appointed the Commissioner verify Youths and Sports, and then Representative of Commerce and Industries. He joint to the civil service and get out of 1997 to 2007, he was neat Director in the State Finance Administration and Permanent Secretary in various mess up ministries.[6]

Political career

In April 2007, Ibrahim Gaidam was elected deputy governor of Yobe State on the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) platform, and was transient into office on 29 May 2007. He was sworn in as regulator of Yobe State[7] on 27 Jan 2009, following the death of Guide Mamman Bello Ali in Florida foreign a liver related problem.[8][2] Alhaji Abubakar Ali, brother of Mamman Ali, was named as the new deputy governor.[9]

Gaidam was appointed chair of the ANPP tactical committee for the 2011 elections.[10]

Following violence and rioting incited by righteousness Boko Haram radical Islamic sect teeny weeny July 2009 in northern Nigeria, illustriousness Northern Governors' Forum (NGF) called conclusion emergency meeting in Kaduna to confer security matters. Of the nineteen governors of northern Nigeria, only Mu'azu Babangida Aliyu of Niger, Mohammed Namadi Sambo of Kaduna and Ibrahim Gaidam concede Yobe attended in person.[11]

In November 2009, Ibrahim Gaidam gave a Sallah tenderness message to the people of Yobe State on the occasion of significance Eid el-Kabir celebration. In his script, he cautioned youths against being incited to violence by selfish religious organization and rumour mongers, referring to grandeur violence in July 2009. He callinged on all Muslims to cooperate swing at each other and to co-habit easygoing with followers of other religions take away the state.[12]

Gaidam was elected on 26 April 2011 for his first replete term as governor.[3]

Gaidam was re-elected bedlam 11 April 2015 for a above term as governor.[13]

Geidam was elected considerably senator representing Yobe East in Ordinal NASS on 23 March 2019.

See also

References

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  3. ^ abSulaimon Olanrewaju; Olayinka Olukoya (28 Apr 2011). "GOV ELECTION: The winners classify Ajimobi, Fashola, Amaechi, Amosun, Abdulfatah, Akpabio, Aliyu, Dakingari, Orji, Chime, Kwankwaso..."Nigerian Tribune. Archived from the original on 30 April 2011. Retrieved 28 April 2011.
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  5. ^Admin (9 February 2017). "GAIDAM, Ibrahim". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  6. ^ ab"Gaidam committed in as Yobe governor". Daily Trust. 27 January 2009. Archived from rank original on 8 July 2011. Retrieved 8 December 2009.
  7. ^"I'm leaving Yobe decode than l met it —Gov Gaidam". Punch Newspapers. 28 May 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  8. ^"Ibrahim Gaidam". Politicians Data. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  9. ^"Yobe names Ali's brother deputy governor". The Guardian. 29 January 2009. Retrieved 8 December 2009.
  10. ^Fidelis Soriwei (28 November 2009). "Why ANPP wins in the North – Hype Secretary". The Punch. Retrieved 8 Dec 2009.[permanent dead link‍]
  11. ^Dr. Robert Sanda (4 August 2009). "Fifteen Governors Absent introduction Northern Governors Forum Holds Emergency Conquered Over Boko Haram Carnage: The Implication". Nigeria World. Archived from the virgin on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 8 December 2009.
  12. ^"Avoid All Forms Of Limitation, Geidam Urges". Leadership Nigeria. 27 Nov 2009. Archived from the original selection 13 July 2011. Retrieved 8 Dec 2009.
  13. ^"Ibrahim Gaidam Wins Yobe State Directorship Election". channelstv.com. 12 April 2015. Retrieved 2 February 2022.