Who is Dr Hassan Gimba Ahmed?, by Dauda Mohammed Dauda
Dr. Hassan Gimba Ahmed is a renowned Nigerian journalist, writer, public commentator, and media consultant. Born on April 9, 1964, in Kaduna, Nigeria, he serves as the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Neptune Prime, an online newspaper that offers content in both English and Hausa. Dr. Gimba’s impressive career includes stints as an editor at Leadership Friday Newspaper, Assistant Managing Editor of Leadership Newspaper, and spokesperson for Nigeria’s Minister of Science and Technology.
Dr. Gimba has written over 500 articles and published two volumes of his book, “The Arbiter,” a collection of essays.
He has received series of Awards from different notable organisations, including; – A Times in 2021 for his contributions to journalism.
– Charitable Personality Award in 2020, Arewa Students Forum Award (ASF) as an Icon of Community development 2023.
– Intellectual Elites – Youths Association of Nigeria Award as Most Performing Journalist of the year 2021.
– African American University of Nigeria Award 2020 where he was awarded with a Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PHD) Honoris Causa in Creative Writing and Journalism in November 2020.
– Ebony Herald International Magazine as a Member of the Editorial board in October, 2021.
– Sir Ahmadu Bello Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (ABYCN) Award of excellence as Icon of Integrity and Humanitarian Service of the year 2021.
Dr. Gimba founded the Lami Fatima Babare Cervical Cancer Foundation and Clinic in Potiskum, Yobe State, to raise awareness and provide free treatment for cervical cancer to at-risk women. His foundation also supports vocational training programnes. He also constructed the Hafsatu Gimba Ahmed Memorial School in Potiskum, providing modern educational facilities.
Dr. Gimba is a regular columnist for Blueprint Newspaper and other online platforms, focusing on politics, good governance, and security issues in northern Nigeria. His thought-provoking articles have sparked discussions on various topics, including.
– The subtle foreign brainwashing of Nigerian youths
– The importance of effective leadership in Nigeria
– The need for improved healthcare and education systems
Dr. Hassan Gimba Ahmed is a respected figure in Nigerian journalism and a dedicated humanitarian, using his platform to raise awareness about critical issues and promote positive change.
This 9th of April 2025, which is exactly the day this icon was born many years back. I will use this write-up to say a warmly HAPPY BIRTHDAY MENTOR.
Dauda Mohammed is a dedicated journalist based in Abuja.
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