Ibrahim Gaidam (born 15 September 1956) is a Nigerian politician and the current Minister of Police Affairs since 2023.[1] He previously served as senator representing the Yobe East senatorial district from 2019 to 2023,[2] and as governor of Yobe State from 2009 to 2019.[3]
Ibrahim Gaidam | |
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| Minister of Police Affairs | |
| Assumed office 21 August 2023 | |
| President | Bola Tinubu |
| Minister of State | Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim |
| Preceded by | Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi |
| Senator for Yobe East | |
| In office 11 June 2019 – 21 August 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Bukar Abba Ibrahim |
| Succeeded by | Musa Mustapha |
| Governor of Yobe State | |
| In office 27 January 2009 – 29 May 2019 | |
| Deputy | Abubakar Ali |
| Preceded by | Mamman Bello Ali |
| Succeeded by | Mai Mala Buni |
| Deputy Governor of Yobe State | |
| In office 29 May 2007 – 27 January 2009 | |
| Governor | Mamman Bello Ali |
| Preceded by | Aliyu Sale Bagare |
| Succeeded by | Abubakar Ali |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 September 1956 Bukarti, Yunusari, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now in Yobe State, Nigeria) |
| Political party | All Progressive Congress (since 2013) |
| Other political affiliations | All Nigeria Peoples Party (before 2013) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Gaidam became governor of Yobe State following the death of Governor Mamman Bello Ali on 26 January 2009. He previously served as deputy to Ali from 2007 to 2009.
Background
editIbrahim Gaidam was born on 15 September 1956 in Bukarti village, Yunusari local government area in present day Yobe State.[4] 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.[5]
Public service career
editAs an accountant, Ibrahim Gaidam 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 Gaidam 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.[5]
Political career
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In April 2007, Ibrahim Gaidam was elected deputy governor of Yobe State on the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) platform, and was sworn into office on 29 May 2007. He was sworn in as governor of Yobe State[6] on 27 January 2009, following the death of Governor Mamman Bello Ali in Florida from a liver related problem.[7][2] Alhaji Abubakar Ali, brother of Mamman Ali, was named as the new deputy governor.[8]
Gaidam was appointed chair of the ANPP tactical committee for the 2011 elections.[9]
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 Gaidam of Yobe attended in person.[10]
In November 2009, Ibrahim Gaidam 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.[11]
Gaidam was elected on 26 April 2011 for his first full term as governor.[3]
Gaidam was re-elected on 11 April 2015 for a second term as governor.[12]
Geidam was elected as senator representing Yobe East in 9th NASS on 23 March 2019.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Tolu-Kolawole, Deborah (16 August 2023). "Full list of ministers and designations". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Governor Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe State". Nigeria Governors Forum. Retrieved 8 December 2009.
- ^ a b Sulaimon Olanrewaju; Olayinka Olukoya (28 April 2011). "GOV ELECTION: The winners are 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.
- ^ Admin (9 February 2017). "GAIDAM, Ibrahim". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Gaidam sworn in as Yobe governor". Daily Trust. 27 January 2009. Archived from the original on 8 July 2011. Retrieved 8 December 2009.
- ^ "I'm leaving Yobe better than l met it —Gov Gaidam". Punch Newspapers. 28 May 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ "Ibrahim Gaidam". Politicians Data. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
- ^ "Yobe names Ali's brother deputy governor". The Guardian. 29 January 2009. Retrieved 8 December 2009.
- ^ Fidelis Soriwei (28 November 2009). "Why ANPP wins in the North – Publicity Secretary". The Punch. Retrieved 8 December 2009.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Dr. Robert Sanda (4 August 2009). "Fifteen Governors Absent as Northern Governors Forum Holds Emergency Meeting Over Boko Haram Carnage: The Implication". Nigeria World. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 8 December 2009.
- ^ "Avoid All Forms Of Manipulation, Geidam Urges". Leadership Nigeria. 27 November 2009. Archived from the original on 13 July 2011. Retrieved 8 December 2009.
- ^ "Ibrahim Gaidam Wins Yobe State Governorship Election". channelstv.com. 12 April 2015. Retrieved 2 February 2022.