Dr. Hassan Gimba (born 9 April 1964) is a Nigerian journalist, philanthropist,[1] and publisher of Neptune Prime.[2] He is recognized for his contributions to both media and community development.[3][4]
Hassan Gimba | |
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| Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of NEPTUNE PRIME | |
| Incumbent | |
| In office 2016–present | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9th April, 1964 Kaduna, Nigeria |
| Residence(s) | Kaduna, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Ahmadu Bello University |
| Profession | Journalist, Writer, Public Commentator and Online Publisher |
Background
editHassan Gimba was born on April 9, 1964, in Kaduna, Nigeria. He completed his early education at Shehu Garbai School, Maiduguri, in 1977, followed by Government College, Maiduguri, where he obtained his General Certificate of Education in 1982. Gimba furthered his education at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.[5] His dedication to journalism earned him an honorary doctorate in recognition of his contributions to the field.[6]
Career
editHassan Gimba is a Nigerian journalist who began his career in 1991 by founding The Pointer newspaper. He later worked at Today Newspaper and became Northeast Bureau Chief for Daily Monitor in 1996. Gimba established The Informant and Mafaɗi, bilingual newspaper promoting developmental journalism in northeastern Nigeria.[5] In 2008, he launched Pen Watch and later served as Managing Editor at Leadership newspaper.[7] In 2017, he founded Neptune Prime. Gimba’s philanthropic work includes commissioning the first Cervical Cancer Clinic in the North East and founding the Hafsatu Gimba Ahmed Memorial School.[8][9][10] He has been recognized for his contributions to journalism receiving an award of excellence by Zuma Times.[11]
References
edit- ^ Nmodu, Danlami (2024-08-28). "Neptune Prime publisher to unveil cancer clinic, school, foundation for late journalists' families as son weds in Yobe". News Diary Online. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ Luckson, Cara Gift (2024-06-20). "Neptune Prime CEO, Hassan Gimba, inducted into Nigerian". Neptune Prime. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ Onuoha, Chukwudi (2024-09-01). "Journalist donates school, health facility to Yobe community". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ Habibu (2024-08-31). "Neptune Prime Publisher Builds School, Clinic in Yobe". dailytrust. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ a b Othman, Prof MK (2024-09-11). "Kindhearted Hassan Gimba: Four decades of bosom friendship". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ Ibrahim Ramalan (2020-11-16). "Neptune Prime publisher, Hassan Gimba, bags honorary doctorate degree". dailynigerian. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ Hamisu Kabir Matazu, Damaturu (2018-03-12). "Lami Fatima Babare, the wife of a former Editor of Leadership newspaper and publisher of Neptune Prime Malam Hassan Gimba, has passed on after a protracted illness". dailytrust. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "Philanthropist Gimba Commissions Cervical Cancer Health Care Center, School In Yobe – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2024-08-31. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "Veteran journalist donates school, health facility to Yobe community - Independent News Reporters". 2024-09-01. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "Journalist donates school, health facility to Yobe community - QUICK NEWS AFRICA". 2024-09-01. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ Ibrahim Ramalan (2021-12-04). "Neptune Prime publisher, Hassan Gimba, bags award". dailynigerian. Retrieved 2024-10-02.