Malam Wakili Explained

Ali Wakili, mni.
Office:Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing Bauchi South
Term Start:6 June 2015
Alongside:Suleiman Nazif
Isah Misau
Predecessor:Adamu Gumba
Successor:Lawal Yahaya Gumau
Birth Name:Ali Wakili
Birth Date:1960 2, df=y
Birth Place:Bauchi, Nigeria
Party:All Progressive Congress
Relations:Barr. Samir Ali (son)Amir Ali Wakili (son)Hauwa Ali Wakili (daughter)Asiya Samir Ali (grand daughter)Ali Samir Wakili (grand son)
Residence:Abuja (official)
Bauchi (private)
Alma Mater:Bayero University Kano, NIPSS Kuru Jos.
Profession:Retired Customs Officer Businessman
politician

Ali Wakili (born 1960) was a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from Bauchi State and retired controller of customs. Customs area controller of Tincan Island port, Seme border, and commandant of customs training school kano.[1] He represented south Bauchi in the current 8th National Assembly before his death on March 17, 2018.[2] Senator Wakili was the Chairman, Poverty Alleviation & Social Welfare Committee and Vice Chairman of the Air Force Committee of the 8th National Assembly.[3]

A by-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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Seun . Biography of Ali Wakili . NG STudent . 7 March 2019.
  2. Web site: Admin . Bauchi Senator, Wakili, passes away . Vanguard . 7 March 2019.
  3. Web site: Admin . Sen. (Deceased) ALI WAKILI . NASS . 7 March 2019.
  4. Web site: Admin . APC's Gumau wins Bauchi South Senate seat: Full result . NAN . 7 March 2019.