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Ibrahim Gusau is a Nigerian politician and former minister for Agriculture and Industries.
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Ibrahim Gusau is a Nigerian politician and former minister for Agriculture and Industries.
Gusau was born on 25th January 1945 in Sokoto, Sokoto State.[ citation needed ] Ibrahim Gusau started his elementary education at the Gusua Elementary School. He then transferred to Sokoto Central Elementary School before finishing his secondary education at Sokoto Middle School. He enrolled in Clerical Training College at Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria after completing his secondary education.[ citation needed ]
Ibrahim Gusau worked for the Sokoto Native Authority as a clerical officer from 1944 to 1946, a senior accountant from 1946 to 1948, a chief accountant from 1948 to 1950, the supervisor-in-chief of adult education, public enlightenment, and community development from 1951 to 1960, an assistant chief scribe from 1960 to 1963, and the registrar of Sultan's Court from 1963 to 1964. State Minister for Agriculture from 1964 until 1966.
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