Ibrahim Garba is a Nigerian geologist and university administrator. He was the former vice chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria he was succeeded by Kabir Bala. He had also served as the vice chancellor of the Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil.[1][2] Garba hails from Riruwai in Kano State.
Ibrahim Garba | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 25, 1957 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | Professor |
| Alma mater | Ahmadu Bello University |
| Occupation | Educationist |
| Predecessor | Abdullahi Mustapha |
Education
editGarba holds bachelor's degree and Master's degree in Geology all from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and Phd in Imperial College, London.[3]
Career
editGarba worked on secondment at the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Abuja as Director-General, Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office. He spear-headed the development and implementation of the Mining Cadastre System in Nigeria.
Fraud controversy
editOn the 29th of March 2023, The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) took Ibrahim Garba to court over N1 billion fraud. He was charged with money laundering and diversion of the money meant for Kongo Conference Hotel, Zaria between 2013 and 2016.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Garba takes charge at ABU". The News Nigeria. Retrieved September 13, 2015.
- ^ "Council appoints Professor Ibrahim Garba as ABU new Vice". Daily Post. Retrieved September 13, 2015.
- ^ "Prof Ibrahim Garba: The 14th Vice-Chancellor Of ABU Zaria | The Abusites". 2021-05-25. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
- ^ Times, Premium (2023-03-29). "EFCC arraigns former vice-chancellor, bursar for N1 billion fraud". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
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