Dennis Idahosa (born 11 August 1980) is a Nigerian politician who has served as deputy governor of Edo State since 12 November 2024. He previously served as a member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria from 2019 to 2024.[1]
Dennis Idahosa | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Governor of Edo State | |
| Assumed office 12 November 2024 | |
| Governor | Monday Okpebholo |
| Preceded by | Omobayo Godwins Philip Shaibu |
| Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria from Edo | |
| In office 12 June 2019 – 12 November 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Omosede G. Igbinedion |
| Constituency | Ovia North-East/Ovia South-West |
| Chairman of the House Committee on Legislative Compliance | |
| In office June 2019 – June 2023 | |
| Edo State Commissioner of Investments and Public-Private Partnerships | |
| In office 2014–2015 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 August 1980 Ovia South-West, Bendel State (now in Edo State), Nigeria |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress |
| Education | BSc Sociology and Master Degrees in Legislative Studies |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life and education
editDennis Idahosa was born on 11 August 1980,[2] in Benin City, Edo State.[1][3] He earned a degree in sociology and a masters in Legislative Studies in Canada and Nigeria, respectively.[4]
Career
editHe 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.[4]
In 2019, he was elected to the House of Representatives and reelected in 2023 for a second term in office defeating Omosede Igbinedion.[5][6]
On 22 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 1 March 2024.
- ^ Ogbankwa, Douglas (11 August 2024). "44 Hearty Cheers to Right Honourable Dennis Idahosa: An Icon Whose Mantra is "Leadership is Responsibility"". Nigerian NewsLeader. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
As you celebrate your 44th birthday today, sir, we honour you for all that you stand for. We celebrate your resilience, your resoluteness, and your astuteness.
- ^ "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 1 March 2024.
- ^ Aliu, Ozioruva (26 February 2023). "NASS: Idahosa defeats Igbinedion's daughter". Vanguard Media Limited. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ Nseyen, Nsikak (9 September 2023). "Tribunal dismisses PDP, LP Petitions, upholds Dennis Idahosa's victory in Edo". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 1 March 2024.