Black History Month 2018: The Mary Burlie Award for effective program/and or services to the Black Community & or Community at large
- Leader who has been committed
- Success of his Somali community
- Larger black community
- President of Somali Cultural Society
- Gashan Youth Leadership Academy
- Success of the Africa Centre
- Mobilizer of the black communities
- Provincial/Federal Political
- Exemplify transformative leadership qualities
- Ability to execute, good will toward others
Jibril Ibrahim, P.Eng is a professional Engineer who has worked in various industries in Canada and the United States from automotive, air condition system, design of mobile cranes, and has been working in the oil and gas industries as part of Manufacturing manager of drilling tools.
He is currently operation’s and Welding manager of one of the oil industry companies and finds fully satisfying to find a time to help Afro Canadians and others who are in need and mentor youth from Alberta.
He has family 6, wife, three boys and girl and they currently live in Edmonton.
Mr. Ibrahim is a leader who has been committed for the last 15 years to furthering the wellbeing and success of his Somali community in Edmonton, as well as the larger black community.
He has been involved in the community as:
• President of Somali Cultural Society of Edmonton
• Founder of the Gashan Youth Leadership Academy, It is an academy that help youth develop life skills to become better citizen of Canada.
• Is currently the Co-Chair of the African Liaison to the Police (ACLC)
• An active voice and mobilizer of the black communities in Civic, Provincial as well as Federal Political engagements.
• A tireless advocate in matters of justice and equality for the black community and other minority groups in general is simply commendable
• Mr. Ibrahim has sat on a several boards & is an active member/volunteer for initiatives such as Out of School Time Program, Mentorship for African Youth.
In all of these capacities, Mr. Ibrahim continues to exemplify transformative leadership qualities such as:
The ability to envision possibilities and potential opportunities for black youths and communities in Edmonton
• Humility and adaptability to work with other community leaders
• A unique ability to listen well
• The maturity to deal with conflict situations in a respectful way, and
• An effective ability to execute, good will toward others.
• What is truly impressive about Mr. Ibrahim is how he juggles professions, while still adhering to his duty as husband and fatherly duties.
Mr Ibrahim has significantly played a foundational role in empowering young black youth from Edmonton.
We are happy with the contribution that Jibril had made to the Black society.And in the name of Jazeera university we encourage him for more steps towards that goal.