From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja
The Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi 1V, has approved the appointment of Hon. Idi Ibrahim As the new SARKIN FAWA OF LOKOJA
His appointment was based on the recommendations of the committee set up by HRH Maigari to screen all the contestants.
In an appointment letter signed by the emirate secretary Alhaji Nalado Usman said the appointment takes immediate effect.
In an interview with a ThEANLYSTNG reporter on his achievements as acting secretary and chairman of the Butchers Association for over two decades, Idi Ibrahim said :
Born 56 years ago, Idi Ibrahim is the Secretary of the Lokoja Butchers Association (LBA) served in an acting capacity as Secretary of, the Lokoja Butchers Association, for 20 years.
Current Acting Chairman, of Kogi State Butchers Union, National Assistant Financial Secretary of the Union.
Secretary, Kogi state International Market Lokoja, Kogi state.
Between 1997-1998, he contested and Won the position of Councillorship of his ward, Ward D ” and represented his ward D in Lokoja Local Government Council.
Idi Ibrahim is currently working with the Lokoja Local Government Education Authority,(LGEA) as a Director.
Educational Qualification.
Teacher Grade 2, National Certificate For Education (NCE)Okene( read Islamic Studies/Education.
Proceeded to the University of Jos where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Degree) in Guidance and Counselling, Social Studies education.
Seminars attended include quality assurance of beef ( Meat) hygiene and security. Two-term recipient of quality leadership from the Coalition Of Civil Society Of Nigeria, Maitama Abuja.
The award was bestowed on him in recognition of his meritorious, selfless service to humanity, and contributions to Kogi State Butchers Union and Kogi in particular.
Late Alhaji Musa Ali Galadima who is the Sarkin Fawa of Lokoja, died on June 11th, 2021.
Since then, the stool has remained vacant.