Dr Ibrahim holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) degree from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (1989) and a Master’s degree in Applied Population Research from the University of Exeter United Kingdom. (2000). He is a member of West African College of Physicians (MWACP) in Community Health and has also attended many courses and workshops in sexual and reproductive health within and outside Nigeria.

Dr Ibrahim has over 15 years working experience in public health and reproductive health both in the public and private sector. He worked with Jigawa State Ministry of Health as the Medical Officer where he rose to the rank of the Assistant Director.  He joined PPFN as an Assistant Director Service Delivery and Information, Education and Communication (1997-2000) and later rose to become the Director of Operations in 2000 till 2001 when he became the Executive Director till date.