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Kaduna Business School

Abdullahi Bibi

Abdullahi Bibi

Executive Director, Enterprise Development | Business Strategist | Financial Consultant

Background

Mr. Abdullahi Bibi is business strategist, certified coach, and financial consultant with over two decades of experience. Having previously served as a senior manager in a leading chartered accountancy firm, Mr. Bibi transitioned to champion enterprise development as the Executive Director at Kaduna Business School. His expertise spans financial consulting, enterprise development strategy, SME capacity building, and public sector financial management.

In addition to his role at KBS, Mr. Bibi serves as Chairman of the Nigeria Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME) in Kaduna State, a position through which he advocates for entrepreneurship and financial literacy. His dedication to empowering businesses and individuals reflects his commitment to fostering economic growth and innovation.

Areas of Expertise

  • Enterprise Development Strategy
  • SME Capacity Building
  • Financial Consulting and Public Sector Management
  • Strategic Business Mentorship
  • Financial Literacy and Inclusion

Education

  • Master of Science in Public sector Finance and Policy, Kaduna State University (In View)
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (2006)

Professional Certifications and Affiliations

  • Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
  • Licensed Business Development Services Provider (BDSP)
  • Certified Trainer and Business Coach (GIZ-ICSS)
  • Business Development Expert (Growbridge UK)

Specialized Training Domains

  • Entrepreneurship Development
  • Leadership and Strategic Management
  • Public Sector Financial Consulting

Honors and Engagements

  • Chairman, NASME Kaduna State
  • Member, National Steering Committee (SMEDAN/GIZ ICSS Entrepreneurship Program, 2024)
  • Mentor/Coach, MasterCard Foundation Youth Transformation Program (2021 – Present)

Key Presentations and Publications

  • The Balanced Scorecard as a Key Strategy Implementation Tool (Dubai, 2018)
  • Financial Planning Strategy for Retiring Executives (Total Energies, 2017-2019)
  • Financial and Economic Literacy (Kaduna State Markets Development Company, 2022)
  • Kaduna State Agricultural Value Chain/Zero Collateral Financing (2022)

Professional Experience

Executive Director, Enterprise Development | Kaduna Business School (2020 – Present)

  • Developed comprehensive strategies for entrepreneurship programs, aligning them with KBS’s mission.
  • Forged partnerships with industry leaders and institutions to enhance program impact.
  • Designed and implemented KPIs for evaluating program success, including job creation and revenue generation.
  • Conducted research on entrepreneurship trends and facilitated mentorship programs connecting students with industry leaders.

Lead Facilitator and Mentor | Key Development Initiatives

  • Coordinated the National Business Development Services Provider Program (SMEDAN, 2021 – Present).
  • Led the Kaduna Start-Up Entrepreneurship Programme (KADSTEP) since 2016.
  • Facilitated the MAFITA SME Cluster Development Project (Adam Smith International, 2018–2019).
  • Delivered high-impact training for AMCON Core Senior Financial Management Series (2016).