Federal Capital Territory Senatorial District
Federal Capital Territory Senatorial District in Federal Capital Territory A territory is an area of land, sea, or space, particularly belonging or connected to a country, person, or animal. In international politics, a territory is usually either the total area from which a state may extract power resources or a ..., Nigeria covers 6 local governments which include: Abuja, Abaji, Kwali, Bwari, Gwagwalada and Kuje. FCT senate district has within its territory Nigera’s seat of power (Aso Rock Presidential Villa, the National Assembly and Judicial headquarters). Philip Aduda is the current representative of FCT Senatorial District. List of senators representing FCT References Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria) Senatorial districts in Nigeria {{Nigeria-gov-stub ...
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Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)
The Federal Capital Territory, commonly known as the FCT, is a federal territory in central Nigeria. Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, is located in this territory. The FCT was formed in 1976 from parts of the states of old Kaduna, Kwara, Niger, and Plateau states, with the bulk of land mass carved out of Niger state. The Federal Capital Territory is within the North Central region of the country. Unlike other states of Nigeria, which are headed by elected Governors, it is administered by the Federal Capital Territory Administration, headed by a minister, who is appointed by the President. History The Federal Capital Territory, also known as the FCT, was created upon the promulgation of decree number 6 of 1976. It came into existence due to a need to find a replacement for the capital city of Lagos, which had become congested and had little space for expansion. The area chosen as the new capital was principally Gwari Land (the home of the tribes referred to as the Gbag ...
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Philips Tanimu Aduda
Philips Tanimu Aduda is a Nigerian politician. He served two terms in the Nigerian House of Representatives between 2003 and 2011, and was elected to the Senate for the Abuja Federal Capital Territory in the 9 April 2011 elections, running on the People's Democratic Party (PDP) ticket. Background Aduda was born in Karu, FCT Abuja. He attended Government Secondary School, Gwagwalada (1983–1987) and Kaduna Polytechnic (1987–1990) for his secondary education. Studying at the University of Jos (1990–1992) he gained a Diploma in Social works and social development. He was a Managing Director of Aduda Nigeria Limited from 1992 to 1995. At the Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Abuja Campus (1993–1997) he gained a Higher Diploma in Public Administration. His brother, Gabriel Aduda is also a Federal Permanent Secretary. Political career In 1996, Aduda ran as an independent and was elected a Councilor of Karu Ward, Abuja, and held various positions on the Abuja Municipal Area Council. H ...
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2003 Nigerian Senate Election In The Federal Capital Territory
The 2003 Nigerian Senate election in Federal Capital Territory was held on April 12, 2003, to elect member of the Nigerian Senate to represent Federal Capital Territory. Isah Maina representing FCT Senatorial District won on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party. Overview Summary Results FCT Senatorial District The election was won by Isah Maina of the Peoples Democratic Party. References {{reflist April 2003 events in Nigeria Federal Capital Territory Senate elections Fed Fed, The Fed or FED may refer to: People * Andrey A. Fedorov (1908–1987), Soviet Russian biologist, author abbreviation * Feds, a slang term for a police officer in several countries * John Fedorowicz (born 1958), American International Grand ... Federal Capital Territory elections Federal Capital Territory elections by year Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria) elections ...
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2007 Nigerian Senate Election In The Federal Capital Territory
The 2007 Nigerian Senate election in Federal Capital Territory was held on 21 April 2007, to elect a member of the Nigerian Senate to represent Federal Capital Territory. Usman Jibrin Wowo representing FCT Senatorial District won on the platform of the All Nigeria Peoples Party. Overview Summary Results FCT Senatorial District The election was won by Usman Jibrin Wowo of the All Nigeria Peoples Party. References April 2007 events in Nigeria Federal Capital Territory Senate elections Fed Fed, The Fed or FED may refer to: People * Andrey A. Fedorov (1908–1987), Soviet Russian biologist, author abbreviation * Feds, a slang term for a police officer in several countries * John Fedorowicz (born 1958), American International Grand ...