Ibrahim Shema
Governor of Katsina State (29 May 2007 - 29 May 2015)
Ibrahim Shema
KatsinaPDP68 yearsAhmadu Bello University, Zaria (1970s-1980s); Nigerian Law School (—)
2
Offices
1
Achievements
2
Elections
0
Court cases
2
Sources
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- 1Profession
Lawyer
- 2Political Ideology
Centrist; PDP
- 3Family Background
Hausa-Fulani Muslim family from Daura
- 4Key Accountability Finding
EFCC arraigned him over alleged ₦11bn Katsina State funds fraud (filed 2016). Trial remains ongoing as of May 2026. No conviction recorded.
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Ibrahim Shema
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About
Lawyer
Ideology: Centrist; PDP
Key Information
Years in Public Office—
Offices Held2
Political PartyPDP
Current OfficeGovernor of Katsina State
Personal
Age
68 years
Born
May 10, 1958
Place of Birth
Daura, Katsina State
Education
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (1970s-1980s); Nigerian Law School (—)
Ethnicity
Hausa-Fulani
Religion
Islam
Offices Held
- 2007 – 2015Governor of Katsina State
- 1999 – 2007Attorney-General & Commissioner for Justice, Katsina State
Recent Achievements
- Katsina governanceContinued Yar'Adua-era fiscal discipline framework; mixed reviews on infrastructure delivery [src:profiles:details:v1]