Barrister TargemaTakema who hails from Gboko Local Government Area was born on 25th November, 1960. He started his education at NKST Primary School, Gboko South from1967 to 1973 where he obtained the First School Leaving Certificate. Thereafter, he was admitted at W.M. Bristow Secondary School, Gboko, in 1973 and graduated in 1978, with the West African…

Mr. Inwata who hails from Oju Local Government Area was born on 1st March, 1959 in Ekpong Ainu. He had early education at RCM Primary School, Ekpong-Ainu. After obtaining the First School Leaving Certificate, Mr. Inwata proceeded to Methodist High School, Ainu-Igede from 1972 to 1977, where he obtained the West Africa School Certificate (WASC). In…

Engineer Benson Abounu was born on the 3rd of July, 1949 and attended Methodist Primary School, Upu-Icho in Otukpo, his birthplace, from 1957 to 1963. After primary education, he proceeded to Government College, Makurdi, where he had a brief stint between 1964 and 1966, after which he transferred to Government Technical College, Ilorin, in 1967. He…

Born on 4 September 1948 in Benue State, Dr. Barnabas Gemade is from the Tiv ethnic group. He holds the title of the Nom-I-Yange-I-Tiv. Gemade was the chief executive officer of the Benue Cement Company (BCC) from 1985 to 1992. Gemade was a member of the 1994–1995 Constitutional Conference during the military regime of General…

George Akume (born 27 December 1953) is the Secretary to the Federal Government (SGF) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He was the Minority Leader of the Senate from June 2011 to June 2015. He was also the Governor of Benue State from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007. He was the first Executive Governor…

Senator David Mark was born on the 8th of April, 1948 in Zungeru, Niger State of Nigeria. He attended St, Francis Catholic Practicing School in Otukpo from 1956 – 1961 where he obtained his first school leaving certificate. Senator David Mark attended the Nigerian Military School, Zaria from 1962 – 1966 and the Nigerian Defense Academy,…

Hon. Orker-Jev was born 53 years ago. He received his secondary education at the prestigious Bristow Secondary School in Gboko, Benue State where he obtained his WASC in 1981. In order for this outstanding legislature to further his education, he applied into the department of Law, university of Jos where he was admitted and obtained…

Hon. Ochepo Entonu was born 50 years ago. He is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party and currently representing Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. Hon. Ochepo obtained his 0’Level certificate in 1982 and proceeded to the University of Jos where he graduated with the Bachelor’s degree in 1990. In 2013 he…

Hon. Awulu Ezekiel Adaji was born 53 years ago and currently a member representing Otukpo/Ohimini Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives. He is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He is a native of Awulema in Ohimini LGA of Benue State. He was educated in various schools such as the Benue…

Hon. Aja Okwu Samson was a member representing Oju/Obi Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives. As a legislative member, his interest is to contribute to National development and his target achievement is efficient legislative performance. He is currently a member, House Committee on Airforce. Hon. Aja Okwu Samson is married with children.