IBRAHIM TAKES OVER FROM FAYEMI AS CDD’S DIRECTOR
Since its inception in 1997, and Kayode’s focused leadership, CDD has mobilised global opinion on questions of democratic development and generated continuing dialogues on alternative routes to democratic governance in the West African sub-region in particular and at a Pan African level in general. The Centre has emerged as a leading intellectual resource for policy-oriented scholarship on democratisation, human security and development in Africa and a much quoted reference point for informed analysis and capacity building in West Africa. We are sad to see Kayode leave just as the organisation is consolidating its gains and beginning to take firm roots as a sustainable institution. We are justifiably proud of his distinguished personal contributions to making the CDD what it is today. Exiting while there is still much glory ahead is a worthy sacrifice in a region and continent where leaders find it difficult to leave office. Dr Ibrahim comes into the position with excellent antecedents as an outstanding scholar-activist with an international reputation. He received degrees in Political Science from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria and a doctorate in Politics from the University of Bordeaux in France. An Associate Professor in Political Science at the Ahmadu Bello University and Senior Fellow at the Institute of Federalism in Friborg, Switzerland among several other academic accomplishments, Dr Ibrahim has lectured, published and consulted extensively on democratisation and governance in Africa. A well-regarded leader in civil society, Dr Ibrahim has been the Director of Global Rights = an international human rights NGO, in Nigeria. He has also served in the leadership of several national and international advocacy and research networks for constitutional and electoral reform and strengthening of civil society. In appointing Dr Ibrahim, our Governing Council believes that he would be able to build on the solid reputation and results accomplished over the years under Dr Fayemi’s leadership. From the smallest beginnings, CDD has grown to reach across the region and build partnership and policy engagement up to the higher echelons of national governments, sub-regional multilateral institutions and a broad spectrum of Civil Society. This has been made possible by our engagement with critical sectors of communities and constituencies, through vibrant networks and practical outputs. We are most delighted that Dr Ibrahim has been part of some of these networks and therefore will not be starting in CDD from the scratch in his new task of ensuring that the CDD remains the catalyst intellectual resource centre in the region. We trust that all our associates, partners, funders, supporters and all members of the public will continue to extend to our new Director and staff the same solidarity and critical dialogue that have been the basis of our engagement over the years. Signed Dr Tajudeen Abdul-Raheem, Chair, For more information on CDD’s new Director, please contact Ololade Bamidele, CDD’s Information, Communications & Publications Officer on +234 803 307 2605 or by email - obamidele@cddnig.org |
The
International Governing Council of the Centre for Democracy &
Development (CDD) is happy to announce the appointment of Dr
Jibrin (Jibo) Ibrahim as the institution’s new Director with
effect from February 1, 2006. Dr Ibrahim takes over from our
Pioneer Director, Dr Kayode Fayemi, who, after nine years of
dedicated service is retiring to participate fully in political
activities, as a prospective governorship candidate in Ekiti
State, Nigeria.