Yarima Ibrahim Abdullahi

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Yarima Ibrahim Abdullahi (born 1 October 1939) is a Nigerian administrator, [1] banker and former minister for Housing, as well as Education [2] [3] and Works. He is a graduate of Manchester University, Britain. He has also served as the Nigerian High Commissioner to Malaysia [4] and Brunei.

Early life and education

Yarima Ibrahim was born on 1 October 1939, in Gombe state. He had his primary education at the elementary school Hassan Deba center primary school. [5] [6]

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References

  1. ↑ The African economy By D.E.R. Ltd
  2. ↑ Africa, Issues 149-154 - Page 11 1984
  3. ↑ Oluwafunmilayo, Daramola (2019-09-30). "Buhari celebrates Yerima Abdullahi at 80". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  4. ↑ The Far East and Australasia, 2003 By Europa Publications Staff
  5. ↑ Azubuike, Chima (2019-10-06). "It's irritating seeing respectable people stealing public funds — Abdullahi, former Minister of Education, Science and Technology". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  6. ↑ "Buhari's attitude as military gov endeared him to me – Yerima Abdullahi - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com. Retrieved 2023-06-02.


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