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Dennis Idahosa (born 11 August 1980) is a Nigerian politician who has served as deputy governor of Edo State since 12 November 2024. He previously served as a member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria from 2019 to 2024.
Early life and education
Dennis Idahosa was born on 11 August 1980, in Benin City, Edo State. He earned a degree in sociology and a masters in Legislative Studies in Canada and Nigeria, respectively.
Career
He worked in private sector health and allied sectors before joining politics. He was appointed as a commissioner of, the Edo State Ministry of Investments, Public-Private Partnerships (2014–2015) by the administration of Adams Oshiomhole. He was a member of the National Agency of the Great Green Wall, Abuja, from March 2018 to November 2018.
In 2019, he was elected to the House of Representatives and reelected in 2023 for a second term in office defeating Omosede Igbinedion.
On 22 September 2024, he was declared the deputy governor-elect in the gubernatorial elections.
References
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- Daftar tokoh Nigeria
- Dennis Idahosa
- Deputy Governor of Edo State
- Monday Okpebholo
- 2024 Edo State gubernatorial election
- Omobayo Godwins
- List of current state governors in Nigeria
- Philip Shaibu
- List of governors of Edo State
- Edo State
- 2023 Nigerian House of Representatives election
