NigeriaHouse of Representatives (lower house)All Progressives CongressKano State · Kano North Senatorial DistrictSenator
Barau Jibrin
Profile
Barau Jibrin is a Nigerian politician currently serving as the Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, a position he has held since 2023. Representing the Kano North Senatorial District since 2015, he previously served in the House of Representatives from 1999 to 2003. An accountant by training, Jibrin has held various leadership roles in the legislature, including chairing the Senate Committee on Appropriations. He has been recognized with national honors, including the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR), for his contributions to Nigerian governance and public service.
Details
- Born
- 1959-06-19 · 67 years old
- Birth place
- Kabo, Kano State, Nigeria
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Master's degree in financial management and pricing, Master's degree in management, Master of Business Administration (MBA), PhD in Corporate Entrepreneurship
- Career
- Accountant at Kano State Foundation, private business owner in manufacturing, insurance, and construction, Chairman of Kano State Investment and Properties Ltd, Commissioner of Science and Technology in Kano State
