EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

(BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT)

Since his reported resignation or sacked as Chairman of the Appropriation Committee of the House of Representatives, Honourable Abdulmumin Jibrin has been a household name in the Nigerian politics for blowing out everything that has to do with the padding and over padding of the 2016 budget of change of President Muhammadu Buhari.

Powerful, vibrant and die-hard lawmaker was among those that fought the power that be, towards the emergence of Honourable Yakubu Dogara as the Speaker of the House of Representatives against Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila with the almighty Bourdillion garment.

Here is a brief analysis of his life, education, business and sojourn into the Nigerian politics…

• At 39, he is one of the youngest lawmakers in Nigeria country. Born on September 9th 1976.
• Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin represents Kiru-Bebeji Federal Constituency of Kano State in House of Representatives under the aegis of ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC).
• He was educated at the University of Abuja and Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Jibrin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science, obtained from the University of Abuja in 1999. He followed up with a Master of Science degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in 2003. He then returned to the University of Abuja to obtain PhD in International Relations in 2009.
• In 2009 he attended London Business School, UK, where he obtained certificates in General Management and Global Economy Crisis. He then proceeded to the prestigious Harvard Business School, USA, for certificates in Negotiation, Competitive Decision and Deal Process, and Comprehensive Leadership Development. Between 2012 and 2014, he got an MBA from the Swiss Business School Zurich, Switzerland. He also has certificates in Telecommunications Strategy and Marketing European Institute of Business Administration INSEAD, France and also attended the Oxford Strategic Leadership Programme at the Oxford University, UK.
• Jibrin started work and business in the media and construction industry at age 19 before establishing his own company, Green Forest Investment Limited. He later became Chairman/CEO of Green Forest Group with subsidiaries in investments, construction and engineering, property development, petroleum and gas and agriculture.
• Between 2010 and 2011 he was Chairman (Nigeria) of Turkish construction giant, TASYAPI, as well as Chairman of the Abuja branch of Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce.
• In 2011, he resigned as Chairman of Green Forest Group Limited to join politics.
• The same year he contested and won election into the House of Representatives on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
• During his first stint in the House, he was Chairman of Committee on Finance. He was also head of a joint ad-hoc committee on Finance, Petroleum Upstream, Petroleum Downstream and Gas Resources.
• In 2015 he was re-elected into the House of Representatives on the platform of APC and served as Chairman of Appropriation Committee until his resignation.
• Jibrin has a passion for teaching and has lectured at several universities mostly pro bono, including the Nasarawa State University where he taught International Relations. He has written several books and papers including the celebrated book on Obasanjo’s foreign policy.
• He is a fellow of several professional bodies and has won several awards both home and abroad.
• He was the third Nigerian recipient of the French International Visitors Leadership Program since 1989.
• Jibrin was awarded a Paul Harris Fellow in 2010 for his philanthropy work and sits on the board of and supports several charity organizations.

MANAGING DIRECTOR/CEO

Gbenga Bareehu Ashafa (born 22 July 1955) is currently the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Housing Authority of Nigeria, appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in August 2020. He was previously a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from Lagos State. Senator Ashafa was inaugurated as a second-term senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District in the 8th senate (2015–2019) on 9 June 2015.

Ashafa is a member of the All Progressives Congress and serves as a member of the National Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress as well as the Vice Chairman (South West) of the Southern Senators Forum.

Upon completing National Youth Service in 1980 at the Federal Ministry of Health, Ashafa commenced a career in public service as an administrative officer into the Lagos State Unified Local Government Service Commission. He rose to the rank of area officer in charge of the departmental tenders board and the Finance and General Purpose Committee.

In 1990, Ashafa left the public sector for French-Calahan Ventures Limited, which held majority shares in a state controlled cocoa processing plant. He worked as Purchasing Manager at the processing plant for six years until 1996. In 1996, Ashafa founded a company called Beverage Specialties Limited, manufacturers of Choco-Vita (a liquid vitality drink) and Cocoa-Vita (a powdered vitality drink). He sold the business in 1998.

Ashafa was elected to the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as the ACN candidate from Lagos East in April 2011. He won the election with 222,439 votes, 69% of votes cast. He was sworn in as a senator on 6 June 2011. In his first term, Ashafa the Vice-Chairman, Senate Committee on Lands, Housing and Urban Development. He was also a member of the following Senate committees: Environment and Ecology Committee, Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Relations, Gas Committee, and Senate Services Committee.

AG-GENERAL MANAGER

(SOCIAL HOUSING)

AG-GENERAL MANAGER

(COMMERCIAL HOUSING)

GENERAL MANAGER

(FINANCE/ACCOUNTS)

Adejoro Rufus Ajayi Col (rtd) is the General Manager Finance. A seasoned soldier and an erudite scholar, Col. Adejoro holds three Masters Degrees in Economics, Strategic Studies and Business Administration.

A graduate of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Rufus Adejoro rose to the rank of a full Colonel and served in various capacities, before retiring from the Army. Some of the positions he held include: Director Army Personnel Pay Office, Director Army Account Inspectorate, Commandant Nigerian Army School Of Finance and Administration, Director Of Finance Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Director Army Budget – Headquarters Nigerian Army Finance Corps.

A seasoned and well trained Army officer, he attended many military trainings and courses including:

• Nigerian Army Intelligence School Tego Barracks
• Nigerian Army School of Signals
• Armed Forces Command and Staff College (Senior)
• Infantry Center and School
• Royal Institute of Public Administration (RIPA)
• National Defence College.
• Col (rtd) has many military qualifications and received several awards, some of which are:
• Fellow Defence College (fdc)
• Pass Staff Course (psc)
• Distinguished Service Star (DSS)
• Meritorious Service Star (MSS)
• Forces Service Star (fss).

His belongs to many Professional bodies some f which are: Nigeria Institute of Management, The Institute of Cost Management Account, Association of National Accountants of Nigeria The Institute of Certified Accountants of Nigeria.

Col (rtd) Adejoro is married with children.

GENERAL MANAGER

(CORPORATE SERVICE)

Engr. Ayuba Aliyu, an experienced Professional with over 32 years of public service experience is the General Manager Corporate Services.

Prior to his appointment into the Federal Housing Authority, Ayuba had worked extensively in both the Civil Service and Public Service. A flourishing career that started from the Bauchi State Ministry of Works, where he rose to the position of Resident Engineer saw him retire from the Central Bank of Nigeria as a Project Manager.

Engr. Ayuba holds a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

(HOUSING FINANCE/ACCOUNTING AND CORPERATE SERVICE)

Mrs Cynthia Nkechi Nwazota is the Executive Director, Housing Finance, Accounts and Corporate Services. A seasoned banker with over 22 years of experience, Mrs Nwazota specialized in Public Sector Business Development, Strategic Planning, Treasury Investment, Risk Management, Product Development, and Human Resources Management amongst others.

Prior to her joining the Federal Housing Authority, She was the Group Head, Retail Markets, Enterprise Bank Ltd, having served meritoriously in several other banks in different capacities.

A holder of Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Mrs Nwazota is widely travelled and has attended many courses locally and internationally.

She belongs to numerous Professional Associations and Committees, some of which are: Bankers Management Committee, Asset and Liability Committee (ALCO), Product Review Committee. She has been a two time Assistant Treasurer, Money Market Association of Nigeria.

Mrs, CN Nwazota is married with children. Her hobbies are reading and football