Ibrahim Garba

Ibrahim Garbapronunciation^ⓘ is a Nigerian geologist and university administrator. He was the former vice chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and was succeeded by Kabir Bala. He had also served as the vice chancellor of the Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil.^[1][2] Garba hails from Riruwai in Kano State.

Ibrahim Garba
Born	(1957-02-25) February 25, 1957 (age 68)
Nationality	Nigerian
Education	Professor
Alma mater	Ahmadu Bello University
Occupation	Educationist
Predecessor	Abdullahi Mustapha

Education

Garba holds bachelor's degree and Master's degree in Geology all from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and Phd in Imperial College, London.^[3]

Career

Garba worked on secondment at the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Abuja as Director-General, Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office. He spear-headed the development and implementation of the Mining Cadastre System in Nigeria.

Fraud controversy

On 29 March 2023, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) took Ibrahim Garba to court over N1 billion fraud. He was charged with money laundering and diversion of the money meant for Kongo Conference Hotel, Zaria between 2013 and 2016.^[4]