Dewan Gabriel
Rt. Hon. Dewan Gabriel | |
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| Member of the Plateau State House of Assembly Legislature from the district | |
| Speaker | |
| Assumed office 21 November 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Moses Sule |
| Constituency | Pankshin North Constituency |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22nd April 1993 |
| Political party | Young Progressives Party |
| Alma mater | Plateau State University |
Dewan Kudangbena Gabriel (born 22 April 1993) is a Nigerian politician. He currently serves as the representative representing Pankshin North constituency in the 10th Plateau State House of Assembly. He is also serving as the Speaker.[1][2][3][4] He is the youngest to assume the position of House speaker.[5]
Background
[edit]Dewan is from the Ngas tribe in Plateau State.[6]
Education
[edit]He is a graduate from Plateau State University, Bokkos.[6]
Plateau State House of Assembly Leadership
[edit]Under the leadership of Dewan, important bills such as the Plateau State Electricity Bill, Plateau State Minimum Wage were passed and signed into law by the Executive.[7]
Amidst heightened political tension regarding the swearing-in of 16 opposition lawmakers affirmed by the Court of Appeal , Dewan inaugurated 9 lawmakers stating that the rest didn't meet requirements to be inaugurated.[8]
Empowerment
[edit]Dewan has gained popularity in his constituency and beyond for giving out donations to student's groups, indigent constituents.[9][10] While it can be disputed, a narrative emanating from his political adversaries has emerged interpreting his donations as an attempt to warm his way into the hearts of the electorates ahead of future elections.
References
[edit]- ^ "Democracy: Leaders have failed Nigerians, Plateau Speaker says". Premium Times. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ Jos, Kolade Adeyemi (2024-09-12). "Plateau Speaker swears in remaining five APC lawmakers". The Nation. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ "Legislators working with Gov Mutfwang to enhance Plateau – Speaker Gabriel Dewan". Daily Trust. 2024-05-24. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ Nigeria, News Agency of (2024-07-10). "Plateau speaker inaugurates new member for 10th assembly". Peoples Gazette. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ "Home". New Telegraph. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ a b Nwaeze, Mary (August 13, 2024). "Rt. Hon. Dewan K Gabriel Attends Ngas Cultural Day at PLASU". MYSCHOOLNEWS. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ^ Opanuga, Jimisayo (2024-06-11). "Plateau Assembly passes seven bills amid challenges – speaker". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ Nigeria, News Agency of (2024-04-05). "Plateau speaker inaugurates nine members following Appeal Court judgement". Peoples Gazette Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ admin (2024-03-28). "Speaker of Plateau State House of Assembly makes generous donations to NANGS". UNIJOS ECHO. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ Editor, Online (2024-05-10). "Plateau Speaker Hon Dewan empowers over 1,000 constituents to boost their businesses , reiterates proper representation". Daybreak, Politics, Entertainment, Sport. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
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