Ahmed Idris Wase
Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria | |
| Assumed office June 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Yusuf Lasun |
| Deputy House Leader of the House of Representatives of Nigeria | |
| In office June 2015 – June 2019 | |
| Preceded by | late Hon. Buba Jibril |
| Succeeded by | Hon. Peter Akpatason |
| Chairman House Committee On Federal Character House of Representatives of Nigeria | |
| In office June 2011 – June 2015 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria | |
| Assumed office 2007 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 June 1964 Plateau State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | All Progressive Congress (APC) |
| Spouse(s) | 2 Wives |
| Children | 9 children |
| Residence | Abuja |
| Alma mater | Plateau State polytechnic |
| Occupation | Legislature |
| Website | http://ahmedidriswase.com/ |
Education and personal life
Ahmed Idris attended LSB Primary School Bashar in Wase, Plateau, Government Secondary school Mbar, Government Secondary school Dengi, Plateau state Polytechnic, Kaduna State Polytechnic and Harvard Kennedy School of Government United States
Non Political Offices
- Civil & Maintenance, Works Dept. C.O.E., GindiriMember.
- Sub-Establishment Committee, C.O.E., Gindiri.
- Chairman, Non-Academic Staff Union, C.O.E., Gindiri (1989–1994).
- Chairman, Senior Staff Welfare Committee (1990–1993).
- Chairman, Joint Academic & Non-Academic Staff Union of Plateau State Tertiary Institutions (1992–1994).
- President, Civil Eng. Students Asso., Kaduna Poly Branch (1994–1995).
- Dir. Of organization, Gamji Memorial Club, KadPoly Branch (1994–1995).
- Chairman, Non-Academic Staff Union, Plateau State Council (1999–2002).
Political career
- Deputy House Leader of the Federal House of Representatives, 2018–2019.
- Member of the Federal Government Delegation to the 89th Session of the United Nations General Assembly held in New York, United States, 2016.
- Governing Council Member of the National Institute of Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), 2015.
- Member into the Federal House of Representatives in Nigeria, 2007-
- Executive Secretary of State Pilgrims Board, Plateau State, 2005–2006
- Ahmed Wase was elected into the lower Chamber of the National Assembly in 2007 and is currently serving his fourth term as a member of House of Representatives, Wase Federal Constituency. He worked in the following committees as Member House Of Representatives:
- Federal Character
- Environment
- Emergency & Disaster
- Public Account
- Area Council
- Housing and Habitat
- Capital Market
- Poverty Alleviation
- Petroleum (Upstream)
- Justice,
- Public Petitions and Labour
- Youth and EmploymentHead of Section
Hon. Ahmed Wase has demonstrated to his constituents that good governance and quality representation is possible hence the positive impact to the masses, giving priority to Education, Health, Good Road and water as his legislative interest. Also accredited to him are the following; Sponsorship of Students Scholarships, Infrastructural Development which includes: Solar Street lights, Hand pump and Motorized Bores-holes, Renovation of Primary Healthcare Centres, Building of Skills Acquisition Centres, lobbying for the Construction of Roads and Renovation of Secondary and Primary Schools etc.
He is an effective advocate for Youth Empowerment and poverty Alleviation. He has achieved these through: issuing of grants to the Youths and providing welfare packages to the less privileged. He was elected Deputy speaker in 9th National Assemly, House of Representative, with 358 votes unopposed.
Awards
- Best Legislator in Plateau State- Plateau State Award Committee
- Award for Excellence by Centre for Values and Ethics
- Leadership Excellence Award by University of Jos
References
External links
- http://ahmedidriswase4speaker.com.ng/about-us/ personal website.
- https://www.nassnig.org/mps/single/360#
- https://www.shineyoureye.org/person/ahmed-idris-maje/