[1] Prior to his appointment as the 18th DG of NYSC, he was the Registrar of the Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno.

From 2011 to 2012, he was posted to the Headquarters of Nigerian Army Education Corps, where he served as a Staff Officer 1, Books Resources Procurement.

[6] From 2015 to 2018, he was posted to the Nigerian Defence Academy, where was served as the Head of Department (HOD), History and War Studies.

[7] On 26 April 2019, Nigerian Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen TY Buratai, approved the appointment of Maj. Gen. Ibrahim as the new Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), to replace Major General Suleiman Kazaure, who was on the saddle since April 18, 2016 as the NYSC boss.

In his debate, Mr Melaye argued that the appointment of an NYSC DG was the sole responsibility of the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari.

[10] On 9 May 2019, after the report of the Committee on Youth and Sports Development was considered, the Nigerian Senate concluded that due process was followed in his appointment.