Ibrahim Usman Jibril (born January 27, 1958) is a Nigerian traditional ruler and administrator. He is the 12th Emir of Nasarawa Emirate and served as the Minister of State for Environment from 2015 to 2018 under President Muhammadu Buhari.
Early Life
Ibrahim Jibril was born on January 27, 1958, in Nasarawa town to Alhaji Usman Maikwato Jibril and Hajiya Fatima Ibrahim.
- Grandson of Malan Jibril, eldest son of the 8th Emir of Nasarawa, Umaru Maje Haji
- Great-grandson of Sarki Umaru Maje Haji
- Direct descendant of Umaru Makama Dogo, founder of the Nasarawa Emirate
Education
- Began Koranic studies at the palace under Mallam Baba and Mallam Jibril Jatau
- Attended Nasarawa Central Primary School
- Studied at Government Secondary School, Nasarawa
- Attended School of Preliminary Studies, Yola (1976–1978)
- Earned B.Sc. in Education and Geography from Bayero University Kano (1980–1983)
- Earned Master’s in Land Resource and Administration from Bayero University Kano (1990)
Career
Early Career
- Taught at Nasarawa Central Primary School
- NYSC: Instructor in Map Reading, Nigerian Army School of Artillery, Kachia, Kaduna
- Lecturer at Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa
- Teacher in New Karshi, Plateau State Ministry of Education
- Teacher at Government Secondary School, Kuje, FCT (1985–1987)
Civil Service
- Joined FCT Department of Land, Planning and Survey in 1990
- Secretary to the Committee on Abuja Plan
- Spent 25 years as a land officer in the FCT
- Deputy Director, Abuja Development Control
- Director, Land Administration Department, FCT
- Worked at Nasarawa State Geographic Information System (NAGIS)
Ministerial Role
- Nominated in October 2015 as Minister of State for Environment
- Appointed on November 11, 2015
- Served until December 2018
Emirship
- Succeeded Emir Hassan Ahmad II
- Appointed Emir of Nasarawa on December 7, 2018, by Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura
- Appointed by Nasarawa State Traditional Council of Chiefs
National Honour
- On October 11, 2022, President Muhammadu Buhari conferred on him the title of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)
Personal Life
Jibril is married to:
- Hajiya Hauwa Kulu
- Hajiya Mairo
They have seven children:
- Mohammad
- Abdullahi
- Mashkoor
- Jabir
- Mubarak
- Salman
- Fatima