Abdullahi Ibrahim Gobir

Dr Ibrahim Abdullahi Gobir (Born January 1, 1953) is a Nigerian politician who was elected Senator for Sokoto East, in Sokoto State, in the April 9th,2011 national elections.[1]

Abdullahi Ibrahim Gobir
National Senator
Assumed office
May 2011
Preceded byAbubakar Umar Gada
ConstituencySokoto East
Personal details
BornJanuary 1, 1953
Sabon Birni, Sokoto State
NationalityNigerian
Political partyAPC (All progressive congress)

Gobir holds a master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Detroit in the United States, and a doctoral 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 the Director of Union Bank of Nigeria in 2002.[2] He also became the Managing Director of Taifo Multi Services Limited, Abuja.[4] Before entering politics, he was the 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. Adamu Suleiman (April 12, 2011). "PDP wins Senate, Reps seats in Sokoto". gbooza. Archived from the original on May 18, 2011. Retrieved April 22, 2011.
  2. "Ibrahim A. Gobir MFR". Bloomberg Business Week. Retrieved 2011-04-22.
  3. "Engr. (Dr.) Ibrahim Abdullahi Gobir, Non-Executive Director". Union Bank of Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2011-04-22.
  4. "DR. IBRAHIM ABDULLAHI GOBIR". Total Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2012-03-23. Retrieved 2011-04-22.
  5. ABDALLAH EL-KUREBE (March 29, 2011). "Battle for Senate: The contenders and pretenders". Vanguard. Retrieved 2011-04-22.
  6. Abdallah el-Kurebe (January 27, 2011). "Don't interfere with people's choice, Delegates advise PDP". Vanguard. Retrieved 2011-04-22.


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