Jimoh Ibrahim
{{Short description|Nigerian politician, lawyer and businessman (born 1967)}}
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Jimoh Ibrahim (born 24 February 1967) is a Nigerian lawyer, politician, businessman and philanthropist who is the senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District since 2023.{{Cite news|url=https://dailynigerian.com/jimoh-ibrahim-wins-ondo-south/|title=Jimoh Ibrahim wins Ondo South Senatorial seat - Daily Nigerian|date=2023-02-27|work=Daily Nigerian|access-date=2023-02-27}}
He is the chairman and chief executive officer of Global Fleet Group, a diversified conglomerate based in Nigeria, with business interests and subsidiaries in neighboring West African countries. In July 2022, he was awarded a professional Business Doctorate (BusD) by the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Background and early life
Ibrahim traces his origins to Ondo State, in southwestern Nigeria. He studied law at Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria, graduating with the degree of Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Subsequently, he obtained the degree of Master of Public Administration (MPA), also from Obafemi Awolowo University. Later, he attended Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, graduating with a combined Master of Laws (LLM) and Master's In International Taxation degree.
His investments include the following sectors, among others: oil & gas distribution, hotels, resorts, airlines, banking, real estate, insurance, publishing and investments.
Business interests
Global Fleet Group has the following subsidiary companies, among others:{{Cite news|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201105231331.html|title=Nigeria: Jimoh Ibrahim Takes Over Oceanic Bank Sao Tome|date=2011-05-23|work=Daily Independent (Lagos)|access-date=2018-01-03}}
- Air Nigeria{{Cite news|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201102211314.html|title=Nigeria: Air Nigeria Plans Fleet Upgrade|date=2011-02-21|work=Daily Champion (Lagos)|access-date=2018-01-03}} - Lagos, Nigeria - Formerly Virgin Nigeria
- NICON Insurance[http://www.niconinsurance.com.ng/PagesG/ceo_info.html About NICON Insurance Company Limited] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324114544/http://www.niconinsurance.com.ng/PagesG/ceo_info.html |date=2012-03-24 }} - Lagos, Nigeria
- Nigeria Reinsurance Corporation - Lagos, Nigeria
- NICON Luxury Hotel - Abuja, Nigeria - Formerly Le' Meridien Hotel
- Global Fleet Oil & Gas - A chain of gasoline stations (estimated at about 200 in 2011), across Nigeria
- The NICON Group - Lagos, Nigeria - Holdings include investment companies, schools, real estate holdings, transport companies and others
- Global Fleet Building - Lagos, Nigeria - Formerly Allied Bank Building
- Meidan Hotel - Lagos, Nigeria
- Global Fleet Industries - Lagos, Nigeria - Formerly HFP Industries Limited
- Energy Bank - Accra, Ghana - A new commercial bank in Ghana, started operations in February 2011
- Oceanic Bank São Tomé - São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe - Commercial bank purchased from Oceanic Bank in May 2011.
- Newswatch Magazine - Lagos, Nigeria
Other responsibilities
In 2003, Jimoh Ibrahim mounted an unsuccessful bid to become the governor of Ondo State, on the All Nigeria People's Party (ANPP) ticket. He has authored three books. He is married to Mrs Modupe Jimoh Ibrahim and is the father of four children.[http://www.niconinsurance.com.ng/PagesG/ceo_info.html Profile of Jimoh Ibrahim] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324114544/http://www.niconinsurance.com.ng/PagesG/ceo_info.html |date=2012-03-24 }} He is also the publisher of the National Mirror Newspaper in Nigeria.
Controversy
Sahara Reports published a number of articles making allegations of substantial misconduct during 2013–15.{{Cite news|url=http://saharareporters.com/2015/08/03/jimoh-ibrahim-plans-assassinate-me-exposing-how-he-stole-n355-billion-nigerian-gov%E2%80%99t|title=Jimoh Ibrahim Plans To Assassinate Me For Exposing How He Stole N35.5 Billion From The Nigerian Gov't {{!}} Sahara Reporters|last=siteadmin|date=2015-08-03|work=Sahara Reporters|access-date=2018-01-03}}
On Wednesday 11 November 2020, it was reported that the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) had obtained a court order to [https://www.sidomexentertainment.com/latest-news/amcon-seizes-assets-and-freezes-accounts-of-jimoh-ibrahim/ freeze bank accounts and seize assets] belonging to Jimoh Ibrahim over unpaid NGN69.4 billion debts.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-19|title=Jimoh Ibrahim N69.4 billion debt: AMCON seizes assets, freezes accounts|url=http://www.sidomexentertainment.com/latest-news/amcon-seizes-assets-and-freezes-accounts-of-jimoh-ibrahim/|access-date=2020-11-19|website=Sidomex Entertainment|language=en-US}}
See also
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External links
- {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20061112145153/http://www.worldreport-ind.com/nigeria2/global.htm Interview With Jimoh Ibrahim]}}
- [https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/07/akeredolu-hails-jimoh-ibrahim-after-obtaining-cambridge-varsitys-business-doctorate-degree/amp/&ved=2ahUKEwj22fD7re_5AhX5wgIHHRr9A-cQFnoECAcQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1OQ6BjlESEn2vU1d4LJaSw Akeredolu hails Jimoh Ibrahim after obtaining Cambridge Varsitys Business Doctorate Degree]
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Category:People from Ondo State
Category:Nigerian chief executives
Category:Harvard Law School alumni
Category:Obafemi Awolowo University alumni
Category:21st-century Nigerian businesspeople