Abba Moro Explained

Patrick Abba Moro
Spouse:Late Veronica Linda Moro[1]
Office1:Minister of the Interior
Term Start1:July 2011
Term End1:May 2015
Predecessor1:Emmanuel Iheanacho
Successor1:A.B. Dambazzau
Birth Date:3 July 1956
Birth Place:Okpokwu, Benue State, Nigeria
Party:PDP
Office:Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from Benue North-East Senatorial District
Termstart:11 June 2019
Preceded:David Mark
Nationality:Nigerian

Patrick Abba Moro (born 3 July 1956) is a Nigerian educational administrator, politician and former Minister of the Federal Ministry Of Interior.[2] He is currently the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council of the University of Agriculture, Makurdi.[3] In 2019, he was elected into the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria[4] [5] [6] replacing David Mark, a two-term senate president (6th and 7th Assembly) and one of the longest serving Senators in Nigeria.[7] [8]

Early life

Moro was born on 3 July 1956, in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria.[9] He had his primary education at LGEA special Primary School, Odessassa between 1963 and 1969.[10] He later attended Emmanuel Secondary School at Ugbokolo from 1969 to 1974 before he proceeded to Federal Government College, Kano where he obtained a Higher School Certificate (HSC) in 1975.[11] He proceeded to the University of Lagos where he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B. sc) degree in Political Science and Master of Science (M. sc) degree in Public Administration in 1980 and 1983 respectively.[12]

Academic career

Moro began his academic career at Benue State Polytechnic as a lecturer where he served as head of the Department of General Studies for one year (1991-1992) and head of the department of Public Administration for four years (1992-1996)[13] and later as dean of studies, School of Business and Administration Studies.[14] He served in that capacity for two years (1994-1996).[15] He was later elected as chairman of the Benue State Polytechnic chapter of Senior Staff Association of Nigeria.[16] He served in that capacity for four years (1980 - 1984) before he was elected as the National President of Polytechnic Senior Staff of Nigeria in 1986.[17]

Political career

Moro began his political career as elected Chairman of Okpokwu Local Government Council in 1998.[18] He was the People's Democratic Party candidate for the April 2007 Benue state governorship election but lost to the opposition party and in July 2011, he was appointed as honorable Minister of the Federal Ministry Of Interior by Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.[19] [20] Moro was sued to court for fraud over a botched recruitment drive, which resulted in stampedes that left 20 people dead in 2014 and is currently facing trials.[2] Moro was charged with fraud in relation to the stampede.[21] Moro has pleaded not guilty to his role in an alleged $2.5m (£1.8m) fraud, involving missing application fees.[22] He was also charged to court by EFCC, over fatal N677m Immigration recruitment scam in 2014.[23] Moro of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has emerged winner of the Benue South senatorial election. Moro scored 85, 162 votes to beat his main challenger, Steven Lawani of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who polled 47, 972.

Awards and honours

Patrick Moro had received several awards. Including:

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2018-03-02. Abba Moro buries wife. 2022-01-03. The Nation Newspaper. en-US.
  2. Web site: BBC News - Nigeria stampede: Minister Abba Moro will not resign. BBC News. 30 December 2014.
  3. Web site: Call-off strike, Makurdi varsity Pro-Chancellor tells ASUU. Vanguard News. 30 December 2014.
  4. Web site: Abba Moro wins Benue South senatorial election. 2019-02-25. The Sun Nigeria. en-US. 2020-05-18.
  5. Web site: Ex-minister, Abba Moro wins Benue South senatorial seat. Emmanuel. Hope Abah. Makurdi. 2019-02-25. Daily Trust. en-GB. 2020-05-18.
  6. Web site: 2021-12-08 . Insecurity: My people may resort to self-help, says Benue Senator . 2022-03-16 . Punch Newspapers . en-US.
  7. Web site: Abba Moro going for David Mark's shoes. 2018-10-27. Vanguard News. en-US. 2020-05-18.
  8. Web site: Abba Moro replaces Senator David Mark in Benue South after 20 years. Staff. Daily Post. 2019-06-12. Daily Post Nigeria. en-US. 2020-05-18.
  9. Web site: Abba Moro at 56, Articles - THISDAY LIVE. 30 December 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140707204528/http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/abba-moro-at-56/182679/. 7 July 2014.
  10. Web site: Abba Moro's initiatives to improve Interior Ministry - Newswatch Times. Newswatch Times. 30 December 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141230110648/http://www.mynewswatchtimesng.com/abba-moros-initiatives-to-improve-interior-ministry/. 30 December 2014.
  11. Web site: Nigeria HomePage - Breaking News, Business, Sports, Entertainment and Video News. 30 December 2014.
  12. Web site: I wasn't born with silver spoon –Abba Moro - HighFlyer. Daily Independent, Nigerian Newspaper. 30 December 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141230112755/http://dailyindependentnig.com/2012/10/i-wasnt-born-with-silver-spoon-abba-moro/. 30 December 2014.
  13. Web site: My 'gun-running' story, by Comrade Abba Moro. aliyu. Sunday Trust online. 30 December 2014.
  14. Web site: Profile Of The Man: Abba Patrick Francis Moro. TELL. 30 December 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141230105525/https://www.tell.ng/profile-man-abba-patrick-francis-moro/. 30 December 2014.
  15. News: Jonathan Has Scrapped MDA Recruitment Charges – Abba Moro • Channels Television. 2014-10-20. Channels Television. 2017-10-20. en-GB.
  16. Web site: Immigration Tragedy: Minister Abba Moro will remain. Vanguard News. 30 December 2014.
  17. Web site: The Fallout: Nigeria Immigration Service Vs Abba Moro Minister of Interior. CNN iReport. 30 December 2014.
  18. Web site: NIS recruitment: Applicants Drag FG, Abba Moro to court. Our Reporter. 30 December 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141230113108/http://sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=57002. 30 December 2014.
  19. Web site: We don't know when Chibok girls will be released – Interior Minister, Abba Moro. DailyPost Nigeria. 2 November 2014 . 30 December 2014.
  20. Web site: 2015: Why Jonathan Should Be Re-elected – Abba Moro - Nigerian News from Leadership Newspapers. Nigerian News from Leadership Newspapers. 30 December 2014.
  21. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-35690160 Nigeria's ex-Interior Minister Abba Moro charged over stampede
  22. Web site: Nigeria's ex-Interior Minister Abba Moro charged over fraud and murder. 2016-02-29. The Premium Herald. en-US. 2016-03-01.
  23. Web site: PICTURES: Ex-Minister Abba Moro in court with family - P.M. News. 2022-01-03. en-US.
  24. Web site: Interior Minister, Abba Moro Bags Excellence Award, Urged Oduduwa Youths To Support Government Efforts To Security Challenges. 30 December 2014.

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