Abdullahi Ibrahim Gobir
| Abdullahi Ibrahim Gobir | |
|---|---|
| National Senator | |
|
Assumed office May 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Abubakar Umar Gada |
| Constituency | Sokoto East |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
January 1, 1953 Sabon Birni, Sokoto State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | People's Democratic Party (PDP) |
Dr Ibrahim Abdullahi Gobir (Born January 1, 1953) is a Nigerian politician who was elected Senator for Sokoto East, in Sokoto State, in the 9 April 2011 national elections.[1]
Gobir holds a master's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Detroit in the United States, and a Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering and Energy from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University in Bauchi, Nigeria.[2] He is a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical Engineers (UK) and of the Nigerian Society of Engineers.[3]
Gobir began his career with the Ministry of Communication, and then joined the Nigerian Television Authority in Sokoto.[4] He became a Director of Union Bank of Nigeria in 2002.[2] He also became Managing Director of Taifo Multi Services Limited, Abuja.[4] Before entering politics he was chairman of the Cement Company of Northern Nigeria, based in the state.[5]
At the PDP primaries, Gobir defeated the incumbent Senator Abubakar Umar Gada by 1,547 against 60 votes.[6] He went on to be elected to the Senate.[1]
References
- 1 2 Adamu Suleiman (April 12, 2011). "PDP wins Senate, Reps seats in Sokoto". gbooza. Retrieved 2011-04-22.
- 1 2 "Ibrahim A. Gobir MFR". Bloomberg Business Week. Retrieved 2011-04-22.
- ↑ "Engr. (Dr.) Ibrahim Abdullahi Gobir, Non-Executive Director". Union Bank of Nigeria. Retrieved 2011-04-22.
- 1 2 "DR. IBRAHIM ABDULLAHI GOBIR". Total Nigeria. Retrieved 2011-04-22.
- ↑ ABDALLAH EL-KUREBE (March 29, 2011). "Battle for Senate: The contenders and pretenders". Vanguard. Retrieved 2011-04-22.
- ↑ Abdallah el-Kurebe (January 27, 2011). "Don’t interfere with people’s choice, Delegates advise PDP". Vanguard. Retrieved 2011-04-22.