Ibrahim Idris
Ibrahim Idris | |
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Governor of Kogi State | |
In office 5 April 2008 – 26 January 2012 | |
Deputy | Philip Salawu |
Preceded by | Clarence Olafemi (acting) |
Succeeded by | Idris Wada |
In office 29 May 2003 – 6 February 2008 | |
Deputy | Philip Salawu |
Preceded by | Abubakar Audu |
Succeeded by | Clarence Olafemi (acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | 1949 (age 74–75) Idah, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now in Kogi State, Nigeria) |
Political party | Peoples Democratic Party |
Spouse |
Zainab Idris (died 2014) |
Occupation |
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Background
Ibrahim Idris was born in 1949 at Idah town, Idah Local Government Area of Kogi State. He started his primary education in 1954 in Onitsha, Anambra State. In 1962, he moved to Kano, where he completed his primary education in 1963. He moved to Buguma in Rivers State where he enrolled in King's Commercial College in 1964. He holds a bachelor's degree from University of Abuja[3]
After leaving school he launched the Ibro Trading Company, with interests in construction, furniture making, hotels and other activities. In 1970, he moved to Sokoto where he set up the Ibrahim Furniture Factory, the largest in Sokoto State, and later the Ibro Hotel, the first 3-star hotel in the old Sokoto State.[3]
Governor of Kogi State
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Personal
Idris was a spouse to Zainab Ibrahim Idris who died on 31 May 2014 from cancer related ailment.[9][10]
See also
References
- ^ "Ibrahim Idris at 71: Untold story of a former governor who exited poverty". Vanguard News. 19 April 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
- ^ "BREAKING NEWS: Alhaji Idris Ibrahim declared winner of Controversial Kogi State Election Re-Runs". Sahara Reporters. 29 March 2008. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ a b c "Governor Ibrahim Idris of Kogi State". Nigeria Governors Forum. Archived from the original on 4 July 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2009.
- ^ "Confusion In Kogi As Gov Idris Rejects Assembly Speaker, Swears In Gov-Elect Instead…Chief Judge Boycotts Ceremony". IRNG. 27 January 2012. Archived from the original on 13 January 2016. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
- ^ Ralph Omololu Agbana (4 December 2004). "Kogi PDP Crisis: My Story, by Deputy Governor, Philip Salawu". BNW News. Archived from the original on 4 March 2012. Retrieved 13 December 2009.
- ^ Kunle Olasanmi (7 February 2008). "Kogi Speaker takes over as Idris loses appeal". The Nation. Archived from the original on 10 May 2009. Retrieved 13 December 2009.
- ^ Achem Abdullahi. "Nigeria: Kogi Tribunal And an O'level Certificate". Vanguard. Archived from the original on 12 October 2012.
- ^ Mamah, Emeka; Ajayi, Rotimi; Aganda, Ben (31 October 2006). "Crash: Miracle girl walks out unhurt". Vanguard. Retrieved 13 December 2009. [dead link]
- ^ Blueprint (18 June 2014). "Tribute to late Hajia Zainab Ibrahim Idris". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ Gists, Naija (16 June 2014). "Former Kogi First Lady Is Dead: Cancer Killed Ex-Governor Ibrahim Idris's Wife, Zainab - NaijaGists.com - Proudly Nigerian DIY Motivation & Information Blog". Retrieved 12 May 2022.