Dennis Idahosa

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Dennis Idahosa
Hon Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria from Edo State
In office
12 June 2019 – 12 June 2027
ConstituencyOvia 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 (1980-11-08) 8 November 1980 (age 43)
Ovia South-West local government area, Edo State
NationalityNigerian
Political partyAll Progressives Congress, APC
EducationBSc Sociology and Master Degrees in Legislative Studies
Websitehttps://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 master's in Llgislative Ssudies 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 into the House of Representatives and reelected in 2023 for a second term in office defeating Omosede Igbinedion.[4][5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "National Assembly | Federal Republic of Nigeria". nass.gov.ng. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  2. ^ "Profile Of Dennis Idahosa, APC House of Reps candidate For Ovia South West Constituency". PM News. 21 February 2019. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Dennis Idahosa: Steadily Climbing the Political Ladder". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  4. ^ Aliu, Ozioruva (February 26, 2023). "NASS: Idahosa defeats Igbinedion's daughter". Vanguard Media Limited. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  5. ^ Nseyen, Nsikak (2023-09-09). "Tribunal dismisses PDP, LP Petitions, upholds Dennis Idahosa's victory in Edo". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-03-01.