Dennis Idahosa
Dennis Idahosa | |
|---|---|
| Hon Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria from Edo State | |
| Assumed office 12 June 2019 | |
| Constituency | Ovia South West/Ovia North East Federal Constituency |
| Chairman, House Committee on Legislative Compliance | |
| Commissioner, Edo State Ministry of Investments, Public-Private Partnerships, 2014-2015, Edo State | |
| In office 2023–2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 November 1980 Ovia South-West local government area, Edo State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress, APC |
| Education | BSc Sociology and Master Degrees in Legislative Studies |
| Website | https://www.nassnig.org/ |
Dennis Idahosa is a Nigerian politician and member House of Representatives of Nigeria.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Dennis Idahosa was born on 8 November 1980, in Benin City, Edo State.[1][2] He earned a degree in sociology and a masters in Legislative Studies in Canada and Nigeria, respectively.[3]
Career
[edit]He worked in private sector health and allied sectors before joining politics. He was appointed as a commissioner of, the Edo State Ministry of Investments, Public-Private Partnerships (2014–2015) by the administration of Adams Oshiomhole. He was a member of the National Agency of the Great Green Wall, Abuja, from March 2018 to November 2018.[3]
In 2019, he was elected to the House of Representatives and reelected in 2023 for a second term in office defeating Omosede Igbinedion.[4][5]
On the 22nd of September 2024, he was declared the deputy governor-elect in the gubernatorial elections.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "National Assembly | Federal Republic of Nigeria". nass.gov.ng. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
- ^ "Profile Of Dennis Idahosa, APC House of Reps candidate For Ovia South West Constituency". PM News. 21 February 2019. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Dennis Idahosa: Steadily Climbing the Political Ladder". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
- ^ Aliu, Ozioruva (February 26, 2023). "NASS: Idahosa defeats Igbinedion's daughter". Vanguard Media Limited. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ Nseyen, Nsikak (2023-09-09). "Tribunal dismisses PDP, LP Petitions, upholds Dennis Idahosa's victory in Edo". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-03-01.