Abubakar Kabir Abubakar
Abubakar Abubakar Kabir | |
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| Born | 2 October 1981 |
| Education | New York Institute of Technology-BSc Interdisciplinary Studies
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| Known for | House of Reps |
Abubakar Abubakar Kabir (born 2 October 1981)[1] is a Nigerian politician. He is a current member of the Federal House of Representatives, and the former chairman of the Committee on Works.(2019-2023) And the chairman Committee Appropriation (2023-date) [2][3][4][5] He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2019, under the platform of the All Progressives Congress party, representing the Bichi Federal Constituency.
Education background
[edit]He attended Hagagawa Primary School, Bichi, Government Junior Secondary School Bichi, before proceeding to Dawakin Tofa Science College for his Senior Secondary School Certificate. He obtained a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from the New York Institute of Technology and a master's degree in energy management from same university[6]
Political career
[edit]Being chairman of the Committee on Works, Abubakar Kabir has provided legislative support and checkmate[7][8][9] to critical road projects across the country in engagement with contractors and the Ministry of Works and Housing.[10][11][12]
He has led the committee to oversee projects such as the Lagos-Badagry Road,[13][14] Abuja-Kano Road,[15] Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Road,[16] Kano Light Rail Project,[17] Eko Bridge Project.[18]
In his jurisdiction, has delivered social and physical infrastructure, as well as donation of education support to his constituency.[19][20]
Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar Bichi was honored with the *Reps of the Year 2024 Award* by Democracy Heroes Award Africa for his contributions to democratic values and community development.[21][22]
The following bills have been sponsored by Abubakar Kabir in his tenure:
- a bill for the establishment of a University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bichi, 2021[23]
- a bill for the establishment of the Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation (Establishment) Bill, 2021.[24]
References
[edit]- ^ "ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9TH ASSEMBLY" (PDF). Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre.
- ^ "FOURTH REPUBLIC 9TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOURTH SESSION" (PDF). HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA FIRST VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS.
- ^ "Chairmen And Deputies Of Standing And Special Committees In The 9th House Of Representatives – Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre". 26 July 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "Chairmen and Deputies of Standing and Special Committees in the 9th House of Representatives" (PDF). Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre.
- ^ "Reps' Works C'mtee queries Julius Berger's capacity to handle big projects concurrently". Vanguard News. 12 December 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ Assembly, Nigerian National (2 October 1981). "Federal Republic of Nigeria". National Assembly. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ^ "National Assembly probes alleged inflated N151b road contracts". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 28 February 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "Reps allege inflation of Abuja-Kaduna -Kano road contract by over N60b". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 30 August 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "Abuja-Kano road contract over priced at N155 Billion ― Reps". Vanguard News. 28 August 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "National Assembly says Lagos-Ibadan Expressway will be delivered May 2022". Pulse Nigeria. 1 June 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "Electricity workers vow to resume strike if government disregards demands". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 13 December 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "Ganduje lauds FG over power upgrade in Kano – NTA.ng – Breaking News, Nigeria, Africa, Worldwide". Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "Sanwo-Olu to FG: Provide funding for reconstruction of Lagos-Badagry expressway". TheCable. 31 May 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "Sanwo-Olu urges FG to provide funding for Lagos-Badagry Expressway". Tribune Online. 31 May 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "Slow pace of work on Abuja-Kano Road worries National Assembly -". The Eagle Online. 29 August 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "Reps' Works C'mtee queries Julius Berger's capacity to handle big projects concurrently". Vanguard News. 12 December 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "Federal Lawmakers Endorse Ganduje's Light Rail Project – THE AUTHORITY NEWS". 29 August 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "NASS assures timely completion of Lagos road projects". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 30 May 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ Tracker, Nigerian (18 February 2021). "Reps member Abubakar Kabir donates educational materials worth millions of Naira to 1,340 students in Bichi Federal Constituency". Nigerian Tracker. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ admin (18 February 2021). "Rep Abubakar Kabir Donates Educational Materials to 1,340 Students in Bichi". Stallion Times. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ Simeh, Chamba (5 October 2024). "Abubakar Kabir bags Reps of the Year 2024 Award". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ Abdulhamid, Abdulyassar (4 October 2024). "Rep Abubakar Kabir bags reps of the Year 2024 Award". Daily Trust. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bichi (Est) Bill, 2021 – Sponsored by: Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar". placbillstrack.org. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation (Est) Bill, 2021 – Sponsor: Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar". placbillstrack.org. Retrieved 15 July 2021.