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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 9 September 1976) is a Nigerian politician and businessman. He is also an academic. He has been a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives. This is where laws are made for the country. He represented the Kiru/Bebeji area in Kano State.
He was recently re-elected to this role. He is part of the New Nigerian People Party. From 2021 to 2022, he worked for the Federal Housing Authority. This was under President Muhammadu Buhari's government.
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Early Life and Education
Abdulmumin Jibrin was born in Kano, Nigeria. His parents were Alhaji Labaran Mohammed Jibrin and Hajia Amina Gambo. He started school in Kano. Later, he moved to Kaduna and then Abuja for more schooling.
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 secondary school, he went to Science Secondary School Abaji, Abuja (1989–1992). He also attended Bwari Secondary School, Abuja (1992–1994).
He earned a bachelor's degree in political science in 1999 from the University of Abuja. In 2003, he got a master's degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy from Ahmadu Bello University. He completed his Ph.D. in International Relations in 2009 at the University of Abuja.
He also studied at famous schools abroad. These include London Business School and Harvard Business School. He earned various certificates from these programs. In 2016, he finished the Oxford Strategic Leadership Program. He also holds an MBA from the SBS – Swiss Business School in Switzerland.
Career Journey
Abdulmumin Jibrin started his career in media. He worked with Century Research and Communication Limited. After that, he worked in the construction business.
In 2003, he started his own company, Green Forest Investment Limited. He became the Managing Director and later the Chairman/CEO of Green Forest Group Limited. This company had different businesses, like energy and property. He was also the Chairman in Nigeria for a big Turkish construction company, TASYAPI.
He taught International Relations at Nasarawa State University. He also wrote books about international relations. He is a member of important business groups. For example, he was Chairman of the Abuja branch of the Nigeria-British Chamber of Commerce.
Political Life
Jibrin first became a member of the House of Representatives in 2011. He represented the Kiru/Bebeji area of Kano State. He was elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In 2014, he joined a new party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). He was re-elected to the House in 2015.
In the 7th Assembly, Jibrin led the House Committee on Finance. This committee looked after government money and taxes. He was very active in national discussions. In 2015, he became the Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation. This committee handles how government money is planned and spent. He held this role until July 2016.
Jibrin started his political journey by helping with presidential campaigns in 2002-2003. He also worked as a program officer for a presidential campaign in 2007.
When he first joined the House, he formed a group called the 7th Assembly Group. This group helped new lawmakers get to know each other. It also helped them share ideas for the country's benefit.
The House of Representatives asked Jibrin to lead a special committee. This committee looked into money issues with the NNPC. His committee found that a large amount of money was not sent to the government's account.
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, he looked into how government agencies managed their own money. His committee found billions of unremitted funds. They made sure these funds were paid back to the government.
He also helped start the Treasury Single Account (TSA) policy. This policy helps the government manage its money better. He also led an investigation into the insurance industry. This looked at how government properties were insured. His committee found problems and worked to improve the insurance laws.
Jibrin also helped investigate other important topics. These included the planned sale of NITEL, a big telecommunications company. He also looked into port congestion and how tax rules were followed by banks.
He was also a member of several other House committees. These included committees on Foreign Affairs, Gas, and Youth Development. He helped shape the federal government's spending plans each year.
In 2013, Jibrin was one of the first 37 lawmakers to switch parties. He moved from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In March 2015, he was re-elected to the House of Representatives.
As Chairman of Appropriation, Jibrin oversaw the national budget. He made sure that government spending plans matched the country's goals. He also monitored how the budget was put into action. He helped pass the 2015 supplementary budget.
In 2012, Jibrin was chosen for France's International Visitor Leadership Program. He was one of only three Nigerians selected for this program. He used this chance to talk about Nigeria's development. He also encouraged more teamwork between Nigeria and France.
Speakership Contests
In March 2015, Abdulmumin Jibrin was re-elected to the House of Representatives. He wanted to become the Speaker of the House. But 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 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 2016. After he left this role, he had a temporary break from his duties. This was due to disagreements about how the national budget was handled. He returned to his duties in March 2018 after resolving the issues.
In Nigeria's 2019 elections, the APC party kept control of the House of Representatives. Hon Femi Gbajabiamila was chosen by the party to be the 9th Assembly Speaker. On April 1, 2019, Hon Jibrin was named the Director-General for Femi Gbajabiamila's campaign.
Jibrin spoke about Gbajabiamila's good qualities during his nomination speech. He said Gbajabiamila was a leader who cared about people. Hon Femi Gbajabiamila won the election on April 11, 2019.
Leaving the House
In January 2020, Jibrin lost his seat in the House of Representatives. This happened after a re-election was held in his area. Ali Datti-Yako from the PDP party won the seat.
Political Appointments
On July 24, 2020, President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Abdulmumin Jibrin. He became 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 various department heads to manage these projects.
Interests and Charity Work
Beyond politics and business, Jibrin cares a lot about helping others. He has given awards and made yearly donations at NYSC camps across Nigeria. He also fully supported a reunion event for his old university, the University of Abuja.
Jibrin has given useful equipment to the university. He also helped renovate some of its buildings. He co-founded the Lailife Foundation, which helps people in need. He is also on the board of the AYAHAY Foundation. This charity was started by his wife, Maryam Augie-Abdulmumin.
Awards and Recognition
Jibrin has received many awards for his achievements. These are for his work in both his professional life and public service. He has also joined 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 him a Peace Ambassador. He received the Icon of Hope Award in 2010. This was from the African-Caribbean Society of the University of Reading. He was also honored as a World Youth Ambassador in 2010.
In 2012, he became a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Finance and Control in Nigeria. In the same year, he won an Award of Excellence. This was for being the Best House Committee Chair. In November 2012, he received an award for Legislative Excellence. This was from the 7th National Assembly Media Merit Award.
In early 2013, he received an award for helping national development. This was from the Nigeria Conservation, UK. Later in 2013, he got a Certificate of Commendation for his charity work. This was from the Justice & Fairness Organisation in Kano State.
In 2013, he was honored in Germany as the Most Outstanding National Committee Chair (Revenue Development). In 2014, he became a fellow of two institutes: the Institute of Mass Communication & Information Management of Nigeria and the Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria. For his charity work, he received a Paul Harris Fellow award in 2012. Abdulmumin Jibrin also holds a traditional title, Jarman Bebeji. This was 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. He has six siblings, and two of them are medical doctors.
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Chairman House Committee on Appropriation, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin (3rd Right) with President Muhammadu Buhari (7th Right), Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (7th Left), Senate President Bukola Saraki (6th Right) House of Reps Speaker, Yakubu Dogara (5th Right), Chairman Senate Committee on Appropriation, Senator Mohammed Danjuma Goje and other top government officials at the signing of the 2016 Budget in the office of the President, Abuja, Nigeria
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Jibrin with former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group event
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Jibrin with Former South African President & Chair UN/Africa Union High-Level Panel on Illicit Financial Flows from Africa, Mr. Thabo Mbeki & a member of the UN body, Ms. Zenuli ElBakri during a meeting in Abuja, Nigeria
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Jibrin with Mrs Cherie Blair at a Private Equity Seminar in Abuja
