OVERVIEW
Senator Ibrahim M. Ida, CON, is the Head Consultant and Co-Founder of I & A Solicitors. He is a distinguished lawyer, seasoned banker, accomplished administrator, and former Senator who represented Katsina Central Senatorial District in the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Over the course of a remarkable career spanning public service, finance, governance, and legal practice, he has held several strategic positions within the Federal Government of Nigeria and has contributed significantly to national policy formulation and institutional development. His wealth of experience and statesmanship continue to provide invaluable guidance and strategic insight to the firm’s clients.
EDUCATION AND PUBLICATION
- LL.B, University of Abuja
- Barrister-at-Law (B.L.)
- M.Sc. Banking and Finance, University of Ibadan
- Associate of the Institute of Bankers, London
- Fellow, Chartered Institute of Bankers
- Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)
- Traditional Title: Sardaunan Katsina (Wazirin Katsina)
- Member, Katsina Emirate Council
ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONS
Throughout his distinguished career, Senator Ibrahim M. Ida has served in several notable capacities, including:
- Former Senator representing Katsina Central Senatorial District.
- Former Permanent Secretary, Federal Civil Service.
- Former Permanent Secretary, Ministry of National Planning.
- Former Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence.
- Former Permanent Secretary, Economic Affairs Office, Presidency.
- Former Commissioner of Finance, Katsina State.
- Former Director-General, Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission.
- Former Chairman, Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON).
- Member, Board of Directors, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC).
- Member, Board of Directors, National Maritime Authority (now NIMASA).
- Member, Bureau for Public Enterprises (BPE).
- Sole Administrator, Continental Merchant Bank Limited.
- Secretary, Vision 2010 Committee.
- Secretary, Okigbo Panel on the Reform and Restructuring of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
- Member, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
- Member, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF).
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Senator Ibrahim M. Ida has participated extensively in national discourse and policy development through keynote addresses, public lectures, and strategic policy engagements. His contributions have focused on:
- Economic development and national planning.
- Public administration and governance.
- Fiscal policy and institutional reforms.
- National security and community-based peacebuilding.
- Investment and sustainable development.
- Leadership and nation-building.
He continues to contribute to national conversations through lectures, keynote presentations, and policy advocacy aimed at promoting economic growth, stability, and effective governance.