Ibrahim Geidam
| Ibrahim Geidam | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Governor of Yobe State | |
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In office May 29, 2007 – January 27, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Aliyu Sale Bagare |
| Succeeded by | Abubakar Ali |
| Governor of Yobe State | |
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Assumed office January 27, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Mamman Bello Ali |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
September 15, 1956 Bukarti, Yunusari LGA, Yobe State |
Ibrahim Geidam was sworn in as Executive Governor of Yobe State, Nigeria on January 27, 2009.[1] He was elected on 26 April 2011 for a second term as governor.[2]
Background
Ibrahim Geidam was born on 15 September 1956 in Bukarti village, Yunusari local government area in the old Borno, now Yobe state. He attended the Borno Teachers' College (BTC), Maiduguri from 1974 to 1979, where he obtained a Teachers' Certificate. He attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria from 1981 and 1983, earning a Diploma in Accountancy. Later he returned to Ahmadu Bello University, earned a BSc in Accountancy Degree in 1990 and became a member of the Certified Public Accountants of Nigeria.[3]
Public service career
As an accountant, Ibrahim Geidam worked in several government ministries in the old Borno State, later Yobe State. He was Assistant Director of Finance in the Directorate of Foods, Roads and Rural Infrastructure, acting Director of Finance and Supplies in the Yobe Information and Culture Ministry. Ibrahim Geidam left the civil service in 1995 when he was appointed the Commissioner for Youths and Sports, and then Commissioner of Commerce and Industries. He returned to the civil service and from 1997 to 2007, he was a Director in the State Finance Ministry and Permanent Secretary in various other ministries.[3]
Political career
In April 2007, Ibrahim Geidam was elected Deputy Governor of Yobe State on the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) platform, and was sworn into office on May 29, 2007. He was sworn in as Executive Governor on January 27, 2009 following the death of Governor Mamman Bello Ali in Florida of a liver problem.[1] Alhaji Abubakar Ali, brother of Mamman Ali, was named as the new deputy governor.[4]
Ibrahim Geidam was appointed chair of the ANPP tactical committee for the 2011 elections.[5]
Following violence and rioting incited by the Boko Haram radical Islamic sect in July 2009 in northern Nigeria, the Northern Governors' Forum (NGF) called an emergency meeting in Kaduna to discuss security matters. Of the nineteen governors of northern Nigeria, only Mu'azu Babangida Aliyu of Niger, Mohammed Namadi Sambo of Kaduna and Ibrahim Geidam of Yobe attended in person.[6]
In November 2009, Ibrahim Geidam gave a Sallah goodwill message to the people of Yobe State on the occasion of the Eid el-Kabir celebration. In his speech, he cautioned youths against being incited to violence by selfish religious teachers and rumour mongers, referring to the violence in July, 2009. He called on all Muslims to cooperate with each other and to co-habit peacefully with followers of other religions in the state.[7]
Geidam was elected on 26 April 2011 for a second term as governor.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Governor Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe State". Nigeria Governors Forum. Retrieved December 8, 2009.
- 1 2 Sulaimon Olanrewaju; Olayinka Olukoya (April 28, 2011). "GOV ELECTION: The winners are Ajimobi, Fashola, Amaechi, Amosun, Abdulfatah, Akpabio, Aliyu, Dakingari, Orji, Chime, Kwankwaso...". Nigerian Tribune. Archived from the original on April 30, 2011. Retrieved April 28, 2011.
- 1 2 "Geidam sworn in as Yobe governor". Daily Trust. January 27, 2009. Retrieved December 8, 2009.
- ↑ "Yobe names Ali's brother deputy governor". The Guardian. January 29, 2009. Retrieved December 8, 2009.
- ↑ Fidelis Soriwei (November 28, 2009). "Why ANPP wins in the North – Publicity Secretary". The Punch. Retrieved December 8, 2009.
- ↑ Dr. Robert Sanda (August 4, 2009). "Fifteen Governors Absent as Northern Governors Forum Holds Emergency Meeting Over Boko Haram Carnage: The Implication". Nigeria World. Archived from the original on September 27, 2011. Retrieved December 8, 2009.
- ↑ "Avoid All Forms Of Manipulation, Geidam Urges". Leadership Nigeria. 27 November 2009. Archived from the original on July 13, 2011. Retrieved December 8, 2009.
