Haruna Manu

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Haruna Manu
Senator for Taraba Central
Incumbent
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13 June 2023

Haruna Manu (born 23 August 1973) is a Nigerian politician who is the current senator representing Taraba Central Senatorial District since 2023. He previously served as the deputy governor of Taraba State from 2015 to 2023, and as member of the House of Representatives for Bali/Gassol Federal Constituency from 2011 to 2015. He is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Early life and education

Haruna Manu was born on 23 August 1973, in Mutum-Biyu, Gassol Local Government Area of present-day Taraba State. He has a first degree in Business Administration with specialization in Finance from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Kaduna State. He also holds a master's degree in Electronic Commerce from Carnegie Mellon University in the United States of America, and he is a certified Microsoft System Engineer. He has working experience with the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) and later worked with MTN Nigeria communication Limited before finally settling down to pioneer many start-up firms. [5] [6]

Political career

Manu joined the Peoples Democratic Party in late 2010 and won the primary ticket for the Bali/Gassol Federal Constituency seat of the National Assembly. He won the election and represented Bali/Gassol Federal Constituency at the National House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015. He was the deputy chairman, House committee on Banking and Currency, and a member of various committees in the House of Representatives during his tenure at the National assembly. Having served his constituency well, his performance was responsible for the decision to choose him as the running mate to Darius Ishaku on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2015 general elections. [7]

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References

  1. ↑ Akpeji, Charles (15 November 2017). "Taraba seeks Senate intervention over N30b spent on FG roads". The Guardian . Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  2. ↑ Oyeleke, Sodiq (26 October 2020). "Looters will be arrested, says Taraba deputy gov". The Punch . Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  3. ↑ "Office of the Deputy Governor". tarabastate.gov.ng. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  4. ↑ "Inec Declares Darius Ishaku winner of Taraba Governorship Election". Channels TV . 26 April 2015. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  5. ↑ Muideen, Olaniyi; Mohammed, Ahmed; Kabir Matazu, Hamisu; Anwar, Kabiru R. (28 November 2015). "Deputy Governors Series". Daily Trust. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  6. ↑ "Biography of Haruna Manu". medianigeria.com. 4 June 2018. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  7. ↑ John, Mayaki (3 June 2015). "Journey to becoming Taraba Deputy Governor-Haruna Manu". johnmayaki.com. Archived from the original on 23 August 2017. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
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