Malam Wakili
Malam Wakili | |
|---|---|
| Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing Bauchi South | |
| Assumed office 6 June 2015 Serving with Suleiman Nazif | |
| Preceded by | Adamu Gumba |
| Succeeded by | Lawal Yahaya Gumau |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Malam Ali Wakili 18 January 1960 Bauchi, Nigeria |
| Died | March 17, 2018 (aged 58) |
| Political party | All Progressive Congress |
| Residence | Abuja (official) Bauchi (private) |
| Profession | Businessman politician |
Malam Wakili (born 1958) is a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from Bauchi State and retired controller of customs.[1] He represented south Bauchi in the current 8th National Assembly before his death on March 17, 2018.[2] Senator Wakali was the Chairman, Poverty Alleviation & Social Welfare Committee and Vice Chairman of the Air Force Committee of the 8th National Assembly.[3]
A bye election was conducted after his death and Lawal Yahaya Gumau of the All Progressive Congress won.[4]
The south Bauchi Senatorial District covers seven local government areas.
References[]
- ^ Seun. "Biography of Ali Wakili". NG STudent. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
- ^ Admin. "Bauchi Senator, Wakili, passes away". Vanguard. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
- ^ Admin. "Sen. (Deceased) MALAM ALI WAKILI". NASS. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
- ^ Admin. "APC's Gumau wins Bauchi South Senate seat: Full result". NAN. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
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