Mission Statement
Muhammadu Ibrahim Foundation is a non-governmental organisation committed to improving the lives of indigent women and children by providing access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. Our goal is to break the cycle of poverty, including women and children have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Our Vision
A world where indigent women and children live empowered lives, free from poverty and inequality, with equal access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities.
Women’s Skill Development Program
Children’s Educational Support
Mobile Health Clinics
Safe Spaces for Women & Girls
MEET OUR TEAM
We make a lot of effort to help achieve the global poverty rate decline, support education for children living in poor families.
Abdullahi Ibrahim
Founder
Abdullahi Ibrahim was appointed Executive Director, Public Sector in 2018. Prior to this appointment, he was Executive Director, Retail Banking, North. He was also previously Group Executive, Retail Banking North from 2016 to 2017 and from 2012 to 2015 respectively. He had also served as Group Executive, Technology and Services between 2015 and 2016, overseeing the Bank’s Information Technology and Services Functions. Abdullahi was the pioneer Group Head, Manufacturing Group in the Institutional Banking Group.
He had served as Business Development Manager in the Bank with responsibilities across Consumer, Retail, Commercial and Wholesale banking segments, as well as the Group Head, Multinationals in the erstwhile Corporate Banking Directorate. Abdullahi’s banking experience spans over 30 years and cuts across investment, wholesale and commercial banking as well as banking operations. His proven ingenuity in these areas is brought to bear on the Bank’s Public Sector business. Prior to joining FirstBank, he was Area Manager and subsequently Group Head, Telecommunications, Information Technology and Transport Group in Corporate Banking at the then NAL Merchant Bank. He also worked at United Bank for Africa where he left in 2001 as a Senior Manager in Corporate and Consumer Banking.
Abdullahi is an Honorary Senior Member, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (HCIB) and an Alumnus of Lagos Business School (Advanced Management Programme). He is also a member of the Institute of Directors (IoD). He is married with children and loves reading, photography and horse riding.
He retired from the Board of Directors of FirstBank in April, 2024.
Ahmed Ibrahim
Co-Founder
Ahmed Ibrahim is a seasoned consultant and government advisor with a career spanning nearly three decades. As a former Delivery Advisor at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (2020-2024), Ahmed played a pivotal role in shaping strategy, policy, and delivery frameworks for political leaders, leveraging technology to drive impactful outcomes. Part of this assignment was being a Project Coordinator at the Office of the Vice President, where he orchestrated high-stakes initiatives in the agribusiness sector.
Before his consultancy journey, Ahmed honed his expertise at Nigeria Security and Minting, where he developed a strong foundation in engineering, manufacturing, and project management. His extensive experience also covers construction, business development, and real estate, making him a versatile figure in his field.
Ahmed holds academic qualifications:
- Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Liverpool (UK)
- Master’s in Engineering and Management from the University of Exeter (UK)
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in Kaduna State
His professional affiliations include registration with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria and membership in the Nigeria Society of Engineers.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Ahmed is an equestrian enthusiast and is dedicated to continuous personal and professional growth, with a passion for reading and lifelong learning. He is happily married and committed to both his family and his mission to drive positive change through his work.
Jamila Chaskda
Programme Manager
Jamila Chaskda is the programme manager.
A graduate of law from university of jos an entrepreneur and a goal driven enthusiast.
She has acquired skills in planning, effective communication and programme management.
She is dedicated to creativity, self development and passionate about empowering to become self reliant.
Her role includes the conception of planning, execution, monitoring and evaluation of various initiatives of the foundation.
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We make a lot of effort to help achieve the global poverty rate decline support education for children living in poor families.