Ahmed Lawan
Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan (born 12 January 1959) is a Nigerian politician and the 9th President of the Senate of Nigeria. He represents Yobe North Constituency of Yobe State under the All Progressives Congress (APC).[1][2]
Ahmed Lawan | |
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| President of the Nigerian Senate | |
| Assumed office 11 June 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Abubakar Bukola Saraki |
| Senate Majority Leader | |
| In office 10 January 2016 – 06 June 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Mohammed Ali Ndume |
| Senator for Yobe North | |
| Assumed office May 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Usman Albishir |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan 12 January 1959 |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Profession | Politician |
Education
Lawan holds a bachelor's degree in Geography from the University of Maiduguri, a postgraduate diploma degree in Land Surveying from the Ahmadu Bello University, a master's degree in Remote Sensing from the Ahmadu Bello University and a Doctorate degree in Remote Sensing/GIS from Cranfield University.[3][4]
Ahmed Lawan Media
Seal of the Senate President Ng
References
- ↑ "Nigerian Senate". web.archive.org. 18 February 2009. Archived from the original on 18 February 2009. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
- ↑ "Lawan emerges Senate President". Punch Newspapers. 11 June 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
- ↑ "PROFILE: Crossing many hurdles, Ahmed Lawan, former lecturer, becomes Senate president". 11 June 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
- ↑ "Who be Ahmed Lawan, Nigeria Senate Presido?". BBC News Pidgin. 11 June 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2021.