Danjuma Laah
Chief (Dr.) Danjuma Laah | |
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 Danjuma Laah at Afan Festival | |
| Senator for Kaduna South | |
| In office 9 June 2015 – 11 June 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Esther Nenadi Usman |
| Succeeded by | Sunday Marshall Katung |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 February 1960 |
| Party | People's Democratic Party |
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Danjuma Tella Laah ⓘ (born 16 February 1960) is a Nigerian politician and senator who represented Kaduna South Senatorial District[1] of Kaduna state from 2015 to 2023.[2][3]
Early life and education
Laah was born on 16 February 1960. He attended Baptist Primary School, Kwoi, and later Government Secondary School, Kagoro, both in present-day Kaduna State. He subsequently obtained a diploma in accounting and later earned a degree in accounting.
He also obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi.[4]
Political career
Laah was elected to the Nigerian Senate in 2015 to represent Kaduna South Senatorial District on the platform of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).[5]
In the 2019 general election, he was re-elected after defeating Yusuf Barnabas Bala of the All Progressives Congress (APC).[6] [7]
During his second term, he served as the Deputy Minority Whip[8][9]
During his tenure, he advocated peaceful coexistence among the diverse religious and ethnic communities in Southern Kaduna and sponsored bills, including proposals for the establishment of the Federal University of Science and Technology, Manchok, and a Police College in Tum, Kaduna State.[10]
References
- ↑ "Security Operatives Storm Senator's Residence Over Southern Kaduna Killings". Sahara Reporters. New York City, United States. 10 March 2017. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ↑ "National Assembly | Federal Republic of Nigeria". Nass.gov.ng. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ↑ QueenEsther Iroanusi (12 March 2019). "INEC releases list of elected senators, APC-62, PDP-37". Premium Times. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ↑ https://blerf.org/index.php/biography/laah-senator-danjuma-tella/
- ↑ https://nass.gov.ng
- ↑ https://dailytrust.com/pdp-wins-senate-seat-in-kaduna/
- ↑ https://guardian.ng/politics/kaduna-south-zone-apc-chieftain-steps-down-for-senator-laah/
- ↑ https://punchng.com/pdp-nominates-kaduna-senator-as-deputy-minority-whip/
- ↑ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/senator-laah-congratulates-fuask-pioneer-students-credits-successor-for-reintroduction-of-establishment-bill/
- ↑ https://guardian.ng/news/sen-laah-calls-for-peace-in-southern-kaduna/