Danjuma Tella Laah (born 16 February 1960) is a Nigerian politician and senator who represented Kaduna South Senatorial District[1] of Kaduna state from 2015 to 2023.[2][3]
Chief (Dr.) Danjuma Laah | |
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| Senator for Kaduna South | |
| In office 9 June 2015 – 11 June 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Esther Nenadi Usman |
| Succeeded by | Sunday Marshall Katung |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 February 1960 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | People's Democratic Party |
| Profession |
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Political career
editLaah had been the senator representing Kaduna south senatorial district since 2015. On 23 February 2019, he was re-elected into office having garnered 268,287 defeating Yusuf Barnabas Bala of the All Progressives Congress who had 133,923 votes.[4]
As a senator, he spoke of ways to make peace in southern Kaduna by ensuring that there is no religious barrier between Christians and Muslims.[5]
Bills
editLaah sponsored bills at the Nigerian Senate for the establishment of a federal University within the area of his jurisdiction, which is to be known as Federal University of Science and Technology, Manchok.[6] This he sponsored alongside the bill for the establishment of Police College, Tum.
Awards
editLaah is a recipient of the DINMA 2009 Award for Accounting when he was serving as the deputy director of Finance and Accounts Division at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Pension Board, Abuja.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Security Operatives Storm Senator's Residence Over Southern Kaduna Killings". Sahara Reporters. 10 March 2017. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ "National Assembly | Federal Republic of Nigeria". Nass.gov.ng. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ^ QueenEsther Iroanusi (12 March 2019). "INEC releases list of elected senators, APC-62, PDP-37". Premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ^ Ali, Ahmed (25 February 2019). "PDP wins senate seat in Kaduna – Daily Trust". Dailytrust.com.ng. Archived from the original on 7 August 2019. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ^ "Sen. La'ah calls for peace in Southern Kaduna". 4 June 2020.
- ^ Akwueh, Edwin (23 February 2018). "Senate moves to establish University of Technology Manchok". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 1 August 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "RECIPIENTS OF THE PSR NATIONAL AWARDS SINCE YEAR 2001". People & Power. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
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