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Sheriff Muhammad Ibrahim (also known as Dr. Sheriff Almuhajir) is a Nigerian academic and banker. He is the managing director and chief executive officer of Yobe Microfinance Bank.

Career

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Ibrahim previously served as a senior lecturer in the Department of Islamic Studies at Yobe State University in Damaturu.[1] In August 2020, he was appointed managing director of Yobe Microfinance Bank by Governor Mai Mala Buni.[1]

Under his leadership, the bank launched a ₦150 million "Sallah Ram Loans" scheme in 2024 to assist civil servants in purchasing animals for Eid el-Adha celebrations. The loans were offered in two categories: ₦150,000 (repayable at ₦6,000 monthly) and ₦75,000 (repayable at ₦3,300 monthly).[2][3]

His academic research focuses on Islamic economics, zakat management, and poverty alleviation. His most cited work is "The Role of Zakat in Establishing Social Welfare and Economic Sustainability" (2015).[4]

Public statements and controversies

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In February 2023, during Nigeria's naira redesign policy, Ibrahim alleged that ₦4.3 billion in new naira notes allocated to banks in Yobe State had been diverted and not reached circulation.[5]

In July 2021, social media allegations claimed he supported a controversial Islamic scholar, Sheikh Abduljabbar Kabara. The Yobe State government investigated the matter, and Ibrahim refuted the claims.[1]

He was reportedly briefly detained by the Nigerian Army in connection with aid distribution, but was later released.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "YOSMFB Boss: Gov Buni calls for calm, sets up investigation panel". Vanguard. July 17, 2021. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  2. ^ "EXTRA: Yobe Microfinance Bank launches ram loans scheme for Sallah celebrations". The Cable. June 6, 2024. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  3. ^ "Eid el-Adha: Yobe microfinance bank unveils N150 million loan for Sallah ram". Peoples Gazette. June 6, 2024. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  4. ^ "Sheriff Muhammad Ibrahim (Almuhajir) - Google Scholar". Google Scholar. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  5. ^ "New naira: Yobe banks divert N4.3bn, MFB official alleges". Punch Newspapers. February 8, 2023. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  6. ^ "Detained Sheriff Almuhajir released". Blueprint Newspapers. Retrieved December 21, 2025.