Lawan Shettima Ali, (born on 15 January 1966), is a Nigerian politician representing the

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Federal Constituency of

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in the House of Representatives.

Background and early life

Ali was born on 15 January 1966. He is from Yobe state, Nigeria.

Career

Ali began his political journey as a member of the

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, serving from 1991 to 1993. He served as a Special Adviser on Political and Assembly Matters, to the Governor of Yobe State,

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. He was elected under the

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(APC) platform, into the House of Representatives since 2019. During the 9th Assembly, he held the position of Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, and he is currently serving the 10th Assembly.

References

1966 births Living people All Progressives Congress members of the House of Representatives (Nigeria) People from Yobe State {{Yobe-politician-stub