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Abdulmumin Jibrin PhD
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Abdulmumin Jibrin
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| Executive Director of Research and Innovation Development, Federal Housing Authority | |
| In office October 2021 – May 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Position established |
| Executive Director of Business Development, Federal Housing Authority | |
| In office July 2020 – October 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Mrs. Ebere Alalibo |
| Succeeded by | Position repositioned |
| Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria | |
| In office 6 June 2011 – 1 November 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Hon. Ubale Jadaga Kiru |
| Succeeded by | Hon. Ali Datti Yako |
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| Born | 9 September 1976 Kano, Nigeria |
| Political party | New Nigeria People's Party |
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Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) (2010–2014) All Progressives Congress (APC) (2014–2022) |
| Residences | Kano, Abuja |
| Alma mater | University of Abuja |
| Occupation | Legislature |
| Profession | Politician |
Abdulmumin Jibrin (born on September 9, 1976) is a Nigerian politician and businessman. He has also worked as a teacher and is a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives. He represents the Kiru/Bebeji area in Kano State. He was re-elected to this role with the New Nigerian People Party. Before this, he worked for the Federal Housing Authority. He was the Executive Director of Research and Innovation Development from October 2021 to May 2022.
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Early Life and School
Abdulmumin Jibrin was born in Kano, Nigeria. His parents are Alhaji Labaran Mohammed Jibrin and Hajia Amina Gambo. He started school in Kano. Later, his family moved to Kaduna and then Abuja, where he continued his studies.
He went to Army Primary School Janguza in Kano from 1983 to 1986. Then he attended Command Children School Jaji in Kaduna from 1986 to 1988. For high school, he went to Science Secondary School Abaji, Abuja (1989–1992) and Bwari Secondary School, Abuja (1992–1994).
Abdulmumin Jibrin earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Abuja in 1999. He later got a master's degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy from Ahmadu Bello University in 2003. In 2009, he completed his Ph.D. in International Relations at the University of Abuja.
He also studied at several famous business schools around the world. These include London Business School, Harvard Business School, and the European Institute of Business Administration (INSEAD) in France. He completed the Oxford Strategic Leadership Program in 2016. He also earned an MBA from the SBS – Swiss Business School in 2014.
His Career Journey
Abdulmumin Jibrin started his career in media. He worked with Century Research and Communication Limited. After that, he gained experience in the construction industry. In 2003, he started his own company, Green Forest Investment Limited.
He became the Managing Director and then the Chairman/CEO of Green Forest Group Limited. This company has different businesses, including energy, property, and agriculture. He was also the Chairman for Nigeria of a big Turkish construction company, TASYAPI, from 2010 to 2011.
Jibrin also taught International Relations at Nasarawa State University. He wrote books about Nigeria's role in foreign policy and peacekeeping in Africa. He is a member of important business groups, like the Nigeria-America and Nigeria-British Chambers of Commerce. He led the Abuja branch of the Nigeria-British Chamber of Commerce from 2010 to 2011.
His Work in Politics
Abdulmumin Jibrin was first elected to the Nigerian House of Representatives in 2011. He represented the Kiru/Bebeji area in Kano State. At that time, he was part of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In 2014, he joined a new political party called the All Progressives Congress (APC). He was re-elected to the House of Representatives in 2015.
In the 7th Assembly, Jibrin was the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Finance. This committee looked after the country's money matters, taxes, and government investments. He spoke out on important national issues. In 2015, he became the Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation for the 8th Assembly. He held this position until July 2016.
Jibrin started his political journey by helping with the PDP/Obasanjo Presidential Campaign in 2002–2003. He later worked as a Program Officer for the PDP Presidential Campaign in 2007.
After being elected to the House of Representatives, Jibrin formed a group called the 7th Assembly Group. This group was for new lawmakers to meet and share ideas. He said it was a way for members to work together for the good of the country.
The House of Representatives asked Jibrin to lead a special committee. This committee investigated claims that the NNPC (Nigeria's oil company) owed money to the government. Jibrin's committee found that the NNPC had not sent about N450 billion to the government's account. This was against the country's rules.
Jibrin has often said that Nigeria relies too much on oil and gas money. Besides leading the Finance Committee, he also led other investigations. For example, his committee found billions of naira that had not been paid to the government's main fund. They made sure these funds were paid. His committee also helped start the Treasury Single Account policy (TSA). This policy helps the government manage its money better.
Jibrin's committee also looked into the insurance industry. They found problems with how government properties were insured. They started working to update the insurance laws. He also investigated how banks pay their taxes.
Jibrin also helped investigate other important issues. These included the plan to close NITEL (a large telecommunication company) and problems at ports. He also looked into how government budgets were being used.
He was also a member of other important committees. These included committees on Foreign Affairs, Gas, and Youth Development. He helped create the yearly plan for Nigeria's national budget from 2011 to 2015.
In 2013, Jibrin was one of the first 37 lawmakers to leave the ruling PDP party. They joined the main opposition party, the All Progressive Party (APC). In March 2015, he was re-elected to the House of Representatives by the people of Kiru/Bebeji in Kano state.
As Chairman of Appropriation, Jibrin oversaw the national budget. He made sure that government money was used for programs and projects. He also checked that the government's money plans matched the yearly budget. He worked with top government officials to review the budget. He also helped pass the 2015 extra budget sent by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Jibrin also proposed a new law to improve how public and private companies work together on big projects. This law aimed to make sure these projects are managed well.
In March 2012, Jibrin was chosen for a special program in France. It was called France's International Visitor Leadership Program. Only a few Nigerians had been selected for this program. Jibrin used this chance to talk about Nigeria's development and how Nigeria and France could work together more.
Speakership Contests
2015 Speakership Contest
In March 2015, Abdulmumin Jibrin was re-elected to the House of Representatives. He wanted to become the Speaker of the House. However, he later stepped aside to support Hon Yakubu Dogara. Dogara then won and became the Speaker of the 8th Assembly. Jibrin was a key supporter of Yakubu Dogara's campaign.
Speaker Dogara appointed Abdulmumin as the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation. He held this job from 2015 until he resigned in 2016. A few months after he resigned, he was suspended by Speaker Dogara. This happened after he raised concerns about how the budget was being handled. He was suspended for one year and returned in March 2018 after apologizing to the House.
2019 Speakership Contest
In the 2019 elections, the APC party won control of the House of Representatives. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila was chosen by the party to be the Speaker of the 9th Assembly. On April 1, 2019, Hon Jibrin was named the Director-General for Femi Gbajabiamila's campaign.
Jibrin spoke about Gbajabiamila's experience and how he was a leader who cared about people. Hon Femi Gbajabiamila had been a member of the House since 2003. He won the election for Speaker on April 11, 2019, with 283 votes.
Leaving the House
In January 2020, Jibrin lost his seat in the House of Representatives. This happened after a re-run election in his area. Ali Datti-Yako from the PDP party won the seat.
Government Appointments
On July 24, 2020, President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Abdulmumin Jibrin as the Executive Director of Business Development for the Federal Housing Authority.
In this role, Jibrin was in charge of different housing projects. These included housing for businesses, social housing, and corporate housing. He worked with different department heads to manage construction, property, and quality control.
His Interests and Charity Work
Beyond politics and business, Jibrin is very interested in helping others. He has given awards and made yearly donations at NYSC camps across Nigeria. He also helped fund a reunion event for his old university, the University of Abuja. Jibrin has given equipment to the university to help students learn better. He also helped fix some of the university's buildings.
He co-founded the Lailife Foundation, which helps people who are less fortunate. He is also on the board of the AYAHAY Foundation, a charity started by his wife, Maryam Augie-Abdulmumin.
Awards and Honors
Jibrin has received many awards for his achievements in his professional and public life. He has also been recognized by different professional groups. In 2000, he received a Life Membership Award from the Students' Union Government at the University of Abuja.
In 2009, the United Nations Global Peace Foundation named Jibrin a Peace Ambassador. In 2010, he received the Icon of Hope Award from the African-Caribbean Society of the University of Reading. He was also honored as a World Youth Ambassador in 2010.
In 2012, Jibrin became a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Finance and Control in Nigeria. In the same year, he received an Award of Excellence for Best House Committee Chair. In November 2012, he was honored for Legislative Excellence by the 7th National Assembly Media Merit Award. In 2013, he received an award for his contributions to national development from the Nigeria Conservation, UK. Later in 2013, he was given a Certificate of Commendation for his charity work in Kano State.
Jibrin was honored as the Most Outstanding National Committee Chair (Revenue Development) in Germany in 2013. In 2014, he became a fellow of the Institute of Mass Communication & Information Management of Nigeria. He also became a fellow of the Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria. For his charity work, Jibrin received a Paul Harris Fellow award in 2012. He also holds the traditional title of Jarman Bebeji, given to him by the Kano Emirate Council in November 2012.
Family Life
Abdulmumin is married to Maryam Augie-Jibrin. They have four children together. Jibrin has six brothers and sisters, and two of them are medical doctors.
