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Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate

Leadership with Purpose & Integrity.

Senator Barau I. Jibrin, PhD, CFR — representing Kano North since 2015. Over two decades of unwavering service to Nigeria through legislative excellence, community development, and visionary leadership.

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Senator Barau I. Jibrin, PhD, CFR
Kano North Since 2015
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WHO HE IS

A Man of Substance & Service

Nigerian Senate Chamber
The Senate Chamber

Born on 19 June 1959 in Kabo, the headquarters of Kabo Local Government Area of Kano State, Senator Barau I. Jibrin has devoted his life to the service of Nigeria.

Academic Excellence

Holds a Bachelor's in Accounting, Master's in Financial Management & Pricing, Master's in Management, an MBA, and a PhD in Corporate Entrepreneurship.

Business Acumen

Founded and runs diverse business interests spanning manufacturing, insurance, and construction, after leaving the Kano State Foundation accounting department in 1992.

Party Leadership

A frontline founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, the commercial heart of Northern Nigeria.

POLITICAL JOURNEY

A Timeline of Dedicated Service

1999

Elected to the House of Representatives

Elected by the people of Tarauni Federal Constituency to the House of Representatives when Nigeria returned to civil rule. Chaired the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Power.

House of Reps · Tarauni, Kano
2003

Presidential Recognition

In recognition of his legislative expertise, President Olusegun Obasanjo appointed him to a special committee to review Nigeria's entire budgetary process. Returned to private practice afterward.

Presidential Committee · National Service
2009

State-Level Appointments

Appointed member of Kano State Business Incentive Committee. Served as Chairman of Kano State Investment and Properties Ltd. Served as Commissioner of Science and Technology.

Kano State · Public-Private Partnership
2015

Elected Senator — Kano North (1st Term)

Won election to the Senate representing Kano North Senatorial District on the APC platform. Named Vice Chairman, then elevated to Chairman of the Senate Committee on Petroleum (Downstream).

8th Senate · Kano North
2016

Chairman, Tertiary Institutions & TETfund

Reassigned to chair the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETfund. Also became Secretary of the Northern Senators' Forum — a role he held for five years (2016–2021).

Education Leadership · Northern Senators' Forum
2019

Re-elected Senator (2nd Term)

Re-elected for a second term. Appointed Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations — Nigeria's most powerful budget committee — leveraging his accounting background.

9th Senate · Appropriations Chairman
2023

Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate

Re-elected for a historic third term. On 13 June 2023, emerged Deputy President of the newly inaugurated 10th Senate — unopposed, following unanimous endorsement by all colleagues.

10th Senate · Deputy Senate President
IMPACT MAP

Transforming Kano North & Nigeria

A comprehensive map of Senator Barau Jibrin's legislative impact across key sectors of national development.

Sen. Barau I. Jibrin

Education & TETfund

  • Chaired Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions & TETfund
  • Oversaw tertiary education funding reforms
  • Advocated for infrastructure in Northern universities
  • Supported scholarship programs for Kano North youths
2016–2019 Committee Leadership

Budget & Fiscal Oversight

  • Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations (9th Senate)
  • Chairman, House Committee on Appropriations (1999–2003)
  • Presidential Committee on Nigeria's budgetary process review
  • Ensured transparent federal budget allocation
₦Trillions Budget Oversight

Energy & Petroleum

  • Vice Chairman then Chairman, Petroleum (Downstream) Committee
  • Advocated petroleum subsidy reforms
  • Pushed for refinery revitalization initiatives
  • Supported gas infrastructure for Northern Nigeria
2015–2016 Petroleum Leadership

Community Development

  • Founding member and owner of Barau FC — sports development
  • Kano State Business Incentive Committee member
  • Chairman, Kano State Investment & Properties Ltd
  • Invested in health and education infrastructure
Kano North Constituency Impact

Legislative Excellence

  • Deputy President, 10th National Assembly
  • Member, Committees on Niger Delta, Industries, Land Transport
  • Senate Committee on Police Affairs & Environment
  • Inter-Parliamentary Affairs & diplomacy
8+ Committees Legislative Portfolio

Northern Advocacy

  • Secretary, Northern Senators' Forum (2016–2021)
  • Championed northern economic development policies
  • Promoted inter-regional harmony and understanding
  • Advocated for equitable resource distribution
5 Years Forum Leadership
RECOGNITION

Honours & Awards

2024

Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR)

Conferred by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on 1 October 2024 — one of Nigeria's highest national honours.

2024

Honorary Doctorate Degree

Conferred on 2 March 2024 by the prestigious Bayero University, Kano — in recognition of his exceptional contributions to education and national development.

2022

Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Conferred in October 2022 by President Muhammadu Buhari — a prestigious national honour recognizing service to the nation.

2026

Sun's Humanitarian Service Icon

Awarded on 31 January 2026, recognizing his outstanding humanitarian contributions and community development efforts.

2017

Northern Senator of the Year

Awarded by the Nigerian Senate Press Corps — recognizing his outstanding legislative performance and advocacy for Northern Nigeria.

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HIS LEGACY

Building a Stronger Kano North, Shaping a Greater Nigeria

From the corridors of the Kano State Foundation to the highest echelons of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin's journey is one of relentless service, academic rigour, business acumen, and unwavering commitment to his people. As Deputy President of the 10th Senate, he continues to champion the cause of equitable governance, fiscal responsibility, and transformative legislation for all Nigerians.

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Fiscal Accountability

Ensuring transparent budgets and responsible allocation of national resources.

02

Education Reform

Championing tertiary education funding and institutional development.

03

Regional Unity

Bridging divides and fostering inter-regional cooperation for shared progress.

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