Biography
Professor Ibrahim Lawal Kane holds a PhD in Mathematics (Statistics) from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (2014). He earned his MSc (2010) and BSc (2002) in Statistics from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, and a Nigerian Certificate in Education from Isa Kaita College of Education, Dutsin-ma (1999). His foundational education includes SSCE from Federal Science College, Sokoto (1994) and a Primary School Leaving Certificate from Bayajidda Primary School, Daura (1988).
In addition to his academic degrees, he has pursued professional certifications and training, including the International Computer Driving License (ICDL Africa, 2020), Advanced Digital Appreciation (Digital Bridge Institute, 2017), and Capacity Building for Leadership Development (ASCON Lagos, 2018).
Professor Kane has been a dedicated academic staff member at Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina since 2007. Prior to this, he taught at Isa Kaita College of Education, Dutsin-ma (2004–2006). His international engagements include serving as a Visiting Lecturer at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (2015) and as an External Co-Supervisor at both Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (2015–2021) and Universiti Sains Malaysia (2022–Present).
He has also contributed to postgraduate education in Nigeria as an External Examiner for Bayero University Kano (2023–2024) and Ahmadu Bello University Zaria (2024), as well as an External Assessor for Isa Kaita College of Education (2023).
Professor Ibrahim Lawal Kane is a distinguished statistician and educator whose career spans over two decades of teaching, supervision, research and academic leadership. His expertise in statistics, combined with his commitment to digital literacy and leadership development, underscores his role as a key contributor to higher education in Nigeria and beyond.