Ibrahim Shekarau
Malam Ibrahim Shekarau | |
|---|---|
| Nigerian Senator from Kano Central | |
| In office 11 June 2019 – 11 June 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Rabiu Kwankwaso |
| Succeeded by | Rufai Hanga |
| Minister of Education | |
| In office 9 July 2014 – 2015 | |
| President | Goodluck Jonathan |
| Preceded by | Nyesom Wike |
| Succeeded by | Adamu Adamu |
| Kano State Governor | |
| In office 29 May 2003 – 29 May 2011 | |
| Deputy | Magaji Abdullahi (2003–2007) Abdullahi T Gwarzo (2007–2011) |
| Preceded by | Rabiu Kwankwaso |
| Succeeded by | Rabiu Kwankwaso |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 November 1955 Kurmawa |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | PDP |
| Other political affiliations | New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) (2022)
ANPP (2002–2014) PDP (2014–2018) |
| Spouse(s) | Amina Shekarau, Zainab Shekarau, Halima Shekarau & Gaji Dantata |
| Relations | Married |
| Residence | Kano |
| Alma mater | Ahmadu Bello University |
| Occupation | Civil Servant / Politician |
| Profession | Administrator |
Ibrahim Shekarau (born 5 November 1955) is a former Nigerian minister of education and two-term Governor of Kano State in Nigeria. He was elected in April 2003 and re-elected in April 2007. He is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He was one of the candidates who aspired to become president in the Nigerian general elections of 2011.