The United Kingdom based leadership development organisation ,TEXEM UK has commended Sen. Hassan Ibrahim, president Tinubu’s Deputy Chief of Staff for winning the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service.
TEXEM founder, Dr Alim Abubakre in a statement in Abuja, said the award won by Ibrahim who is also an alumnus of the organization, marks a significant milestone in his illustrious career.
Abubakre added that the award also heralds a promising future for Nigeria under Ibrahim’s dynamic and visionary leadership.
He said the award, organized by The Best Strategic PR in collaboration with the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, marks a significant milestone in Ibrahim’s illustrious career.
“At TEXEM, a distinguished organization renowned for grooming executives and leaders, we hold a unique perspective on Senator Hassan Ibrahim Hadejia’s capabilities.
“Over our 13-year history, TEXEM has collaborated with numerous accomplished individuals, including ministers, governors, senators, vice chancellors, professors, and judges.
“However, Senator Hassan Ibrahim Hadejia’s achievements stand out as truly exceptional,” Abubakre said.
He said among the thousands of executives TEXEM has nurtured, Ibrahim has consistently demonstrated unparalleled excellence.
Abubakre recalled that Ibrahim is the first to have emerged victorious in three out of four TEXEM assessments over three consecutive days—an extraordinary feat.
He said Ibrahim’s strategic leadership abilities, coupled with an unmatched emotional quotient and an inspiring attention to detail, have consistently propelled him to success.
“TEXEM UK is delighted to extend heartfelt congratulations to Senator Hassan Ibrahim Hadejia, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President of Nigeria, on his recent accolade, “The Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service as Administrator Per Excellence” .
“Among the thousands of executives TEXEM has nurtured, Senator Hassan Ibrahim Hadejia has consistently demonstrated unparalleled excellence.
“Furthermore, his commendable punctuality, having never arrived late, is a testament to his discipline and dedication,” Abubakre said.
Currently serving as the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President of Nigeria in the Office of the Vice President since June 2, 2023, Senator Ibrahim’s career is marked by a series of significant roles and accomplishments.
Prior to this, he represented Jigawa North-East as a Senator from 2019 to 2023 and served as the Deputy Governor of Jigawa State from 2002 to 2007 and from 2015 to 2019.
His academic journey is as impressive as his professional career.
Ibrahim attended Sacred Heart Primary School in Kaduna, Barewa College Zaria, and Ahmadu Bello University, where he studied law.
He further enhanced his expertise with a Diploma in Computing from Oxford University’s Department of Continuing Education in 2005.
Ibrahim’s professional roles span Marketing and Dealer Relationship Manager at Nigerian Telephones and Transmission in Lagos and Company Secretary/ Legal Adviser at Credit and Finance Ltd.
He also served as Head of Credit Administration and Foreign Operations at Liberty Merchant Bank plc.
In 1999, Ibrahim began his political journey as the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice in Jigawa State.
He subsequently served as the Secretary to the State Government and rose to the position of Deputy Governor in 2002.
His tenure was marked by securing the inclusion of Jigawa State as one of the six DFID focal states, leading to the establishment of various DFID-supported programs.
As a Senator, he championed numerous developmental projects for the Jigawa North East Senatorial Zone, including educational centers, ICT centers, town halls, sports complexes, and critical infrastructure projects.
Ibrahim’s leadership roles extended to serving as the Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts and Environment.
Beyond his professional achievements, Senator Hadejia is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association and the Chartered Institute of Arbitration in the United Kingdom. (NAN)
By Abigael Joshua
