CURRICULUM VITAE

IBRAHIM GARBA
(BSc, MSc (ABU), PhD, DIC (London), FNMGS
Professor of Geology

Department of Geology
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria, Nigeria

Telephone: E-mail: igarba75@yahoo.com

Areas of Specialization/Expertise:

Economic Geology (Gold and Rare-Metal Deposits)

Mineral Exploration/Mining Geology
Mining Sector Governance

PERSONAL DATA

Date and place of birth: 25th February, 1957; Riruwai, Doguwa Local
Government Area, Kano State, Nigeria.

Nationality: Nigerian

Marital status: Married with children

SCHOOLS ATTENDED

 Riruwai Primary School, Kano State (1963-1967).

 Rano Boarding Senior Primary School, Kano State (1968-1970).

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  Government Secondary School, Rano, Kano State (1971-1975).
 School of Preliminary Studies, Kano State College of Advanced Studies
(1975-1977).
 Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (1977-1980) (1983-1985).
 Royal School of Mines, Imperial College of Science, Technology &
Medicine, University of London, U.K. (1989-1992).

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
 B.Sc.(Hons) Geology, (1980), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
 M.Sc. Mineral Exploration, (1985), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
Nigeria.
 Ph.D. (Geology), (1993), University of London, U.K.
 D.I.C (Diploma of the Imperial College) Mineral Deposit Studies,
(1993), Royal School of Mines, Imperial College of Science, Technology &
Medicine, London, U.K.

Additional education:
Technical, Financial & Legal Appraisal of Mining Projects – A continuing
education course. T.H. Huxley School of the Environment, Earth Sciences and
Engineering, Imperial College, London, 18-20th November, 1998.

ABCs of Mining Seminar. Organized and Presented by BEHRE DOLBEAR

INTERNATIONAL LTD. 13th and 14th May, 2008, London, England.

ICT PROFICIENCY

 Word Processing softwares (e.g. MS Office Word, MS Office

Powerpoint, MS Office Excel, Adobe Acrobat etc)
 Graphics softwares (e.g. Corel Draw, AutoCAD Desktop)
 Geographic Information Systems and Imaging softwares (e.g. Arcview
GIS, ILWIS, ER Viewer, MrSid Viewer, etc)

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WORKING EXPERIENCE
 Nigerian Mining Corporation, Jos, Nigeria (Geologist I - Senior
Geologist) 1981-1986
Worked as a mineral exploration geologist in gold and tin deposits
exploration projects in Nigeria. Carried out various assignments on
geological mapping, stream sediments survey, soil sampling, prospect
mapping, core drilling and logging, and underground mine mapping and
sampling in various locations in Nigeria, most notable of which are:
 Alluvial gold exploration in Itagunmodi area, Ilesha, Osun State
(1981).
 Primary tin exploration in Ririwai Mine and in some ring complexes
of Bauchi State (1982).
 Primary and secondary gold deposits prospecting in Isanlu-Egbe
area, Kogi State (1983).
 Detailed mapping and core drilling of the Waya old gold mine, Yauri,
Kebbi State (1994-1995).

 Department of Geology, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria

Assistant Lecturer 1986-1988

 Kano State College of Arts, Science & Remedial Studies, Kano, Nigeria
1988-1993
Lecturer I/Head of Geology Sub-Department.
Established a new IJMB Geology pre-degree course.
Obtained a study leave for Ph.D. degree study (1989-1993) sponsored by
Kano State Government Scholarships Board.

 Raw Materials Research & Development Council, Nigeria 1993-1994

Assistant Chief Scientific Officer/ Liaison Officer for Kano State

 Department of Geology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

1994-Present
Lecturer I (1994)
Senior Lecturer (1997)
Reader/Associate Professor (2000)
Professor (2004)
Head of Department of Geology (1997-2001), (2003-2005)
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Deputy Dean, Faculty of Science (2004-2005)

Undergraduate Teaching
Metamorphic petrology (GEOL 304)
Geochemistry (GEOL 309)
Advanced Metamorphic Petrology (GEOL 403)
Economic Geology (GEOL 404)
Field Geology (GEOL 300/400)

Postgraduate Teaching
Geology of Mineral Deposits (GEOL 804)
Ore Evaluation and Mineral Economics (GEOL 805)
Mineral Exploration Strategy and Project Management (GEOL 806)

Postgraduate Supervision

M.Sc. theses (Completed)

1. Magdi, O. (1999). Geological and geochemical investigation of lateritic

profiles around Kano, with special reference to the distribution of base
metals (V, Cr, Mn, Co and Ni), 130p.

2. Salau, S.L. (2000). The geology, geochemistry and possible origin of

gold mineralization at Dukki old gold mine, Maru, Zamfara State, Nigeria,
92p.

3. Anifowoshe, T.A. (2000). Regional geological setting, petrology and

geochemistry of the kyanite body at Farri Hill near Sabon Birnin Gwari,
Kaduna State, 108p.

4. Obaje, S.O. (2000). Mineralogy, geochemistry and industrial properties

of Naraguta clay on the Jos Plateau, Nigeria, 81p.

5. Ibrahim, A.A. (2002). Geological setting and the geochemistry of iron

formations in the Kazure schist belt, NW Nigeria, 89p.
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6. Nichodermus, I.M. (2002). The geology, geochemistry and genesis of the
Sakatsimta magnesite deposit, Adamawa State, Nigeria, 103p.

7. Joseph, M.V. (2006). Geochemistry and genesis of pyrite mineralization

in Gombe Hill, NE Nigeria, 78p.

8. Magaji, S.S. (2007). The geology, geochemistry and origin of Cu-Zn-Pb

sulphide mineralization, Banke Younger Granite Complex, northcentral
Nigeria, 126p.

Ph.D. theses (Completed)

1. Ogunleye, P.O. (2003). Trace element geochemistry of the niobium-rich

arfvedsonite granites of the northern Nigerian anorogenic ring
complexes, 188p.

2. Hamza, H. (2006). Stratigraphy, microfossils, palaeoenvironment and

petroleum potential of Cretaceous to Quaternary sediments in the Borno
Basin, NE Nigeria, 280p.

3. Najime, T. (2010). Cretaceous stratigraphy, sequence stratigraphy and

tectono-sedimentary evolution of the Gboko area, Lower Benue Trough,
Nigeria, 256p.

4. Ibrahim, A.A. (2010). Petrology, geochemistry and genesis of banded

iron formation of Maru schist belt, NW Nigeria, 149p.

5. El-Nafaty, J.M. (2014). Geology, geochemistry and mineralization of

Gulani area, NE Nigeria, 163 (University of Maiduguri).

6. Abubakar, Y.I. (2014). Geophysical characterization of Kalangai fault

system: Implication on tectonics and mineralization in Kushaka schist
belt, NW Nigeria, 160p.

7. Garba, I. (2014). Hydrogeochemistry of Kano river from its headstream

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 down to Hadejia-Nguru wetlands, NW Nigeria, 153p.
External Examiner (Undergraduate):
Mineral Resources Engineering, Kaduna Polytechnic (1998/1999,
1999/2000).
Department of Geology and Mining, University of Jos (1999/2000,
2000/20001, 2008/2009, 2009/2010).
Department of Geology, University of Maiduguri (2002/2003, 2003/2004,
2009/2010).
Department of Geology, Federal University of Technology, Minna
(2000/2001, 2001/2002).
Department of Geology, Federal University of Technology, Yola
(2002/2003, 2003/2004, 2004/2005).

External Examiner (Postgraduate):

Department of Geology, University of Calabar (2 M.Sc. theses, 2001).
Department of Geology and Mineral Science, University of Ilorin (1 Ph.D.
thesis, 2003).

Visiting Professor:
Federal University of Technology, Yola (2007-2009)

 Federal Ministry of Mines & Steel Development (formerly Federal

Ministry of Solid Minerals Development), Abuja, Nigeria 2005-2008
(On Secondment):

Director/Director-General, Mining Cadastre Office

Spear-headed the development and implementation of the Mining Cadastre
System in Nigeria. The Mining Cadastre is an international best practice
method of management of mineral titles and is the cornerstone of mining
sector reforms for attracting international mining investment capital.

 Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano State, Nigeria

November, 2009 - 2012 (On Secondment):

Vice-Chancellor

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MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL/REGULATORY BODIES

Registered Geoscientist, Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers and

Geoscientists (COMEG)
Fellow, Nigerian Mining & Geosciences Society (FNMGS)
Member, Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (MIMMM)
Member, Society for Geology Applied to Mineral Deposits
(SGA)
Member, International Association on the Genesis of Ore Deposits
(IAGOD)
Member, Geological Society of Africa (GSA)

PUBLIC/COMMUNITY SERVICE
Patron, Kano State Students’ Association, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
Branch (Since 1995).

Chairman/Member, Many investigative and other Committees of Ahmadu Bello

University, Zaria (1995-2003).

Member, Mining and Geosciences Think Tank Committee of the Federal

Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, Abuja, Nigeria 2001.

Coordinator (northwest), University/Polytechnic Assistance Program (UAP) of

the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) 2000-2005

Member, Accreditation team for Geological Engineering Courses of the Nigerian

National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) 1998-1999.
Member, Scientific Committee of the Nigerian Mineral Appraisal and
Monetization Programme (NIMAMOP), Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals
Development. (1996-2000)

Member, Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (COMEG) -

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2000-2004. COMEG Accreditation team leader for Geoscience programmes at
University of Calabar (2002).

Consultant, Presidential Committee for the Accelerated Development of Nigerian

Solid Mineral Resources. Chaired by HE, Alh. Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi,
Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Nigeria (2002-2003).

Member, Presidential Technical Committee on the development of coal

production in Nigeria (2003). Chairman, Technical Sub-Committee.

Member, Ahmadu Bello University Governing Council (2004-2006).

Member, Council of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS)

(2005).

Member, Board of the Nigerian geological Survey Agency (2007).

Member, National Universities Commission (NUC) Accreditation of

Undergraduate Programmes in Nigerian Universities:
2013, Geology Programme, Al-Hikma University, Ilorin.
2014, Applied Geology and Applied Geophysics, Federal University of
Technology, Akure.
2014, Geology, University of Ilorin.

Advisor, Ministry of Mines and Geology, Republic of Guinea.

Advising/Supervising the implementation of mining sector (mining cadastre)
reforms. Supported by the World Bank and Africa Economic Development Policy
Initiative (AEDPI) – Open Society Foundation (OSF). 2012-Present.

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

In Journals/Conference proceedings/Books
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1. Joseph, M.V., Garba, I. and Ikpokonte, A.E., 2008. The Gombe Hill pyrite
mineralization: genesis as deduced from lithology, structure, geochemistry
and sulphur isotope study. International Journal of Chemical Sciences, 1,
pp 350-357.

2. Joseph, M.V., Baba, S. and Garba, I., 2007. Geochemical characteristics

and structure of Gombe Hill, NE Nigeria. Borno Journal of Geology, 4, pp
105-118.

3. Ogunleye, P.O., Garba, I. and Ike, E.C., 2006. Factors contributing to

enrichment and crystallization of niobium in pyrochlore in the Kaffo albite
arfvedsonite granite, Ririwai Complex, Younger Granites province of
Nigeria. Journal of African Earth Sciences, 44, pp 372-382.

4. Garba, I., 2005. Rare Earth Element (REE) and lithophile element
systematics used in tracing the origin of ore mineralization processes in the
basement terrain of Nigeria. Africa Geoscience Review, 12, pp 69-78.
5. Ogunleye, P.O., Ike, E.C. and Garba, I., 2005. Geochemical characteristics
of the niobium-rich arfvedsonite granites, Younger Granites provinces of
Nigeria. Chemie der Erde (GEOCHEMISTRY), 65, pp 279-296.

6. Ogunleye, P.O., Ike, E.C. and Garba, I., 2004. Multivariate statistical
analysis of major and trace element data for niobium exploration in the
peralkaline granites of the anorogenic ring complex province of Nigeria.
Nigerian Journal of Mining and Geology, 40, pp107-117.

7. Garba, I., 2003. The Nigerian gold deposits: geological setting,

geochemical characteristics and origin. Africa Geoscience Review, 10, pp
109-119.

8. Garba, I., 2003. Geochemical discrimination of newly discovered rare-

metal bearing and barren pegmatites in the Pan-African (600 ± 150 Ma)
basement of northern Nigeria. Transactions of the Institution of Mining &
Metallurgy (Section B: Applied Earth Sciences), 112, pp B287-B292.

9. Garba, I., 2003. Geochemical characteristics of mesothermal gold

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 mineralization in the Pan-African (600±150 Ma) basement of Nigeria.
Transactions of the Institution of Mining & Metallurgy (Section B:
Applied Earth Sciences), 112, pp B319-B325.

10. Garba, I., 2002. Geochemical characteristics of the gold mineralization

near Tsohon Birnin Gwari, Northwestern Nigeria. Chemie der Erde
(GEOCHEMISTRY), 62, pp 160-170.

11. Garba, I., 2002. Late Pan-African (600±150) tectonics and origin of
mesothermal gold mineralization and rare-metal pegmatites in Nigeria –
evidence from the Kushaka schist belt. Extended Abstract, In: the
proceedings of the 11th Quadrennial IAGOD Symposium and
Geocongress 2002. L. Robb and R. Montjoie (eds.).

12. Garba, I., 2002. Late Pan-African tectonics and origin of gold
mineralization and rare-metal pegmatites in the Kushaka schist belt,
northwestern Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Mining and Geology, 38, pp 1-
12.

13. Garba, I., 2000. Origin of Pan-African mesothermal gold mineralization at

Bin Yauri, Nigeria. Journal of African Earth Sciences, 31, pp 433-449.

14. Garba, I., 2000. Gold prospects of the Nigerian Pan-African terrain of
West Africa. Nigerian Journal of Mining and Geology, 36, pp 123-136.

15. Garba, I., 1996. Tourmalinization related to Late Proterozoic-Early

Palaeozoic lode gold mineralization in the Bin Yauri area, Nigeria.
Mineralium Deposita, 31, pp 201-209.

16. Garba, I., 1992. A rare earth element (REE) study of Bin Yauri gold
deposit, Nigeria. Transactions of the Institution of Mining and Metallurgy
(Section B: Applied Earth Sciences), 80, pp 158-161.

17. Garba, I., 1992. Origin of Pan-African gold-mineralizing fluids as deduced

from rare earth element study of the Bin Yauri deposit, Nigeria. Extended
Abstract, In: Proceedings of the BGS/IMM/UNESCO-sponsored
conference “Mineral deposit modelling in relation to crustal reservoirs of

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 ore-forming elements”, (R.P. Foster ed.), pp 33-35.

18. Garba, I. and Akande, S.O., 1992. The origin and significance of non-
aqueous CO2 fluid inclusions in the auriferous veins of Bin Yauri, NW
Nigeria. Mineralium Deposita, 27, pp 249-255.

19. Garba, I., 1990. Geological and structural domain of the gold
mineralization at Bin Yauri, NW Nigeria. Extended Abstract, In: Etudes
recentes sur la Geologie de l’Afrique (the proceedings of the 15th
Colloquium of African Geology), Occasional Publication of CIFEG (G.
Rocci and M. Deschamp eds.) pp 285-288.

20. Garba, I., 1988. The variety and possible origin of the Nigerian gold
mineralization:- Okolom/Dogondaji and Waya veins as case studies.
Journal of African Earth Sciences, 7, pp 981-986.

21. Garba, I., 1988. Introduction to geology and mineral deposits of Nigeria,
60p © Ganuwa Publishers Ltd, Zaria. Nigeria, 55p. ISBN: 978-168-021-2.

22. Garba, I., 1987. Geochemical prospecting for gold in the area north of
Isanlu, Nigeria. Journal of African Earth Sciences, 6, pp 281-286.

Conference/Seminar/Workshop Papers

23. Dada, S.S., Rahaman, M.A. and Garba, I., 2010. Lead reservoirs and
metallization in Nigeria: example from contrasting geological terrains.
Presented at: 46th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Mining and
Geosciences Society, 14th to 19th March, 2010, Calabar, Nigeria.

24. Magaji, S.S. and Garba, I., 2010. Geochemistry and tectonic setting of Pan-
African granitoids in Kushaka schist belt, northwestern Nigeria. Presented
at: 46th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences
Society, 14th to 19th March, 2010, Calabar, Nigeria.

25. Ibrahim, A.A, Garba, I. and Ciesicilcjuk, J., 2008. Atoll garnets from Maru
schist belt: Mineralogy and petrology. Presented at: 44th Annual

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 Conference of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society, 9th to 14th
March, 2008, Abuja, Nigeria.

26. Garba, I., 2007. Mineral Resources of West Africa. Presented at: West
African Mining Investment Conference (WAMIC). Organized by the
Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Abuja.11th – 14th
December, 2007, Abuja, Nigeria.

27. Garba, I., 2004. Extractive Industries and Environmental Degradation in

the West African Sub-region. Presented at: The West African Regional
Conference for Parliamentarians. 6th to 8th December, 2004, Sheraton
Hotel & Towers, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria

28. Garba, I., 2004. Minerals Resource Potentials of Northern Nigeria.

Presented at: Workshop on Strategy for Sustainable Development in
Northern Nigeria. 17th -18th July, 2004, Zaria, Nigeria

29. Nichodermus, I.M. and Garba, I., 2004. The genesis of the Sakasimta
magnesite in Adamawa State, northeastern Nigeria. Presented at: 40th
Annual Conference of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society, 7th to
13th March, 2004, Maiduguri, Nigeria.

30. Garba, I., 2004. Rare earth element (REE) and lithophile element
systematics used in tracing the origin of ore mineralisation processes in the
basement terrain of Nigeria. Presented at: 40th Annual Conference of the
Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society, 7th to 13th March, 2004,
Maiduguri, Nigeria.

31. Garba, I., 2003. The Nigerian gold deposits: geological setting,
geochemical characteristics and origin. Presented at: ABUJA
GEOCONGRESS 2003, 20th to 22nd May, 2003, Sheraton Hotel, Abuja,
Nigeria.

32. Garba, I., 2001. Late Pan-African tectonic structures and origin of gold and
rare-metal mineralization in Nigeria. Presented at: 37th Annual Conference
of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society, 1st to 5th April, 2001, Jos,

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33. Garba, I., 1999. Does Nigeria Have Gold? Presented at: Second Mining in
Nigeria Conference, 27th to 29th April, 1999, Nicon Hilton Hotel, Abuja,
Nigeria. Organised jointly by Global Minerals Limited and Federal Ministry
of Solid Minerals Development.

34. Garba, I., 1999. Gold prospectivity in the Nigerian Pan-African terrane of
West Africa. Presented at: 35th Annual Conference of the Nigerian
Mining and Geosciences Society, 7th to 5th March, 1999, Abuja, Nigeria.

35. Garba, I., 1998. Geological outlook and gold potential of Nigeria.
Presented at: First Mining in Nigeria Conference/Workshop, 23rd to 25th
March, 1998, Sheraton Hotels & Towers, Abuja, Nigeria. Organised jointly
by Global Minerals Limited and Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals
Development.

36. Garba, I., 1998. Large-scale controls and metallogenetic model of gold
mineralization in the Pan-African terrane of northwestern Nigeria. Presented
at: 34th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences
Society, 8th to 13th March, 1998, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife,
Nigeria.

37. Garba, I., 1997. The peculiarities of the mining and quarrying industry.
Presented at: “Overview of the Mining and Quarrying Industry for
Financial Institutions”. Workshop organised by ABUCONS (Nig.) Ltd of
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. 22nd to 24th September, 1997, Arewa
House, Kaduna, Nigeria.

38. Garba, I., 1997. The significance of tourmaline-chlorite-pyrite-carbonate

(TCPC) alteration to the genesis of gold mineralization.
Presented at: 33rd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Mining and
Geosciences Society, 2nd to 7th March, 1997, Jos, Nigeria.
39. Garba, I., 1997. Geochemical systematics used to discriminate between
magmatic and metamorphic origin of the gold mineralization: The Bin
Yauri, case study. Presented at: 33rd Annual Conference of the Nigerian
Mining and Geosciences Society, 2nd to 7th March, 1997, Jos, Nigeria.

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 40. Garba, I., 1994. Empirical and conceptual evidence on the origin of the
Nigerian gold deposits. Presented at: 30th Annual Conference of the
Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society, 10th to 14th April 1994, Jos,
Nigeria.

41. Garba, I., 1987. The diversity and genetic relationships of the Nigerian
gold deposits - Okolom-Dogondaji and Waya veins as case studies.
Presented at: 23rd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Mining and
Geosciences Society, 8th to 12th March 1987, Benin City, Nigeria.

42. Garba, I., 1986. The geology of the area north of Isanlu (Kwara State) and
its significance to the gold mineralization. Presented at: 22nd Annual
Conference of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society, 9th to 13th
March 1986, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Commissioned technical studies and reports

1. Garba, I., 2014. Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers and Geoscientists

(COMEG) Professional Development Training Programmes (Resource
Person):
Module 1: General Overview Of Modern Mining Industry And Global
Trends In Mineral Exploration.
Module 2: Mineral Exploration and Deposit Evaluation techniques
and Industry Reporting Standards.
Module 6: Preparation of Bankable Mining Feasibility Study Report.

2. Garba, I., 2012. Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers and Geoscientists

(COMEG) Professional Development Training Programmes (Resource
Person):
Module 2: Global trends in Mineral Exploration, Mining and
Beneficiation/Extraction.
Module 4: Preparation of Bankable Feasibility Study Reports.

3. Garba, I., 2002a. Overview of economic viability of gold and tantalite

exploration in Nigeria within the short, medium and long terms. Invited by,

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 and Presented to: The Technical sub-committee of the Presidential
Committee on solid minerals development in Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria. 31p
(+figures).

4. Garba, I., 2002b. Infrastructure/services requirements for Nigeria’s solid

minerals development. Invited by, and Presented to: The Technical sub-
committee of the Presidential Committee on solid minerals development in
Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria. 8p.

5. Garba, I., 2001, 2003. Geological and mineral resource survey of Kano
State, Nigeria. Commissioned by: Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Co-
operatives, Kano State Government of Nigeria.

Numerous consultancy investigations and exploration projects for gold,

tantalite, tin, columbite and industrial minerals (kaolin, gypsum, limestone
etc) to mining companies and governments.

AWARDS/PRIZES
 NMGS/VERSA-TECH/PO NWASIKE AWARD 2013. A price award to
a leading geoscientist for promoting the career of young geoscientists and
a distinguished professional. Awarded during the 50th Annual Conference
of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) at Benin, Nigeria,
16th – 22nd March, 2014.

 Second Prize of the annual ELF/NMGS (Nigerian Mining & Geosciences

Society) Award. A prize for the second best paper presented during the 41 st
annual NMGS conference (2004).

 Plaque/Certificate of Honour awarded by the Nigerian Association of

Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) for contribution to the development of
geosciences education in Nigeria. Award made during the 21st Annual
International Conference of NAPE, 16th-21st November, 2003, Abuja.

 First Prize (Surface Mining) and Second Prize (overall) in the 1997
Annual Mining Industry Photographic Competition. Sponsored jointly by
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 The Mining Journal Ltd. and IMCL (International Mining Consultants Ltd.),
London, U.K..

 Second Prize of the annual ELF/NMGS (Nigerian Mining & Geosciences

Society) Award. A prize for the second best paper presented during the 33 rd
annual NMGS conference (1997).

HOBBIES
 Countryside Hiking
 Livestock keeping

REFEREES

Dr. H. Hamza
Head, Department of Geology
Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
Telephone: 08033503481, 08089519447 Email: hamzahalidu@yahoo.com

Prof. K. Schoeneick
Department of Geology
Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
Telephone: 07037966120

Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili

Africa Economic Development Policy Initiative (AEDPI)
– Open Society Foundation (OSF)
72, Kwame Nkrumah Crescent
Asokoro, Abuja
Telephone: 08098222990, 08130610007 Email: obyezekwesili@aol.com

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