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His Excellency,
ALHAJI ALIYU AKWE DOMA, OON
Executive Governor of Nasarawa State
| Born in Doma 1st September, 1942 an Alago by tribe from Doma
Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, North-Central, Nigeria. A
traditional title holder, a seasoned Administrator, a technocrat, a
shrewd politician per excellence and a responsible family man. Married
with children. |
EDUCATIONAL
BACKGROUND:
School Attended |
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Doma Junior Primary School |
1951 – 1954 |
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Lafia Senior Primary School |
1955 – 1957 |
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Government Secondary School, Katsina-Ala |
1958 – 1959 |
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Government Higher Teachers’ College, Gome |
1960 – 1963 |
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University of Ibadan, Ibadan |
1964 – 1966 |
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British Drama League, London, England |
1968 |
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World Tourism Organisation (IUOTO), Centre for Advance
Tourism Studies, Turin, Italy |
1973 |
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Study Attachments to International Tourist Organisations |
1973 |
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Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria |
1976 |
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Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma |
2002 |
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| WORK EXPERIENCE IN PUBLIC SERVICE:
Designation, Employer and Date:
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Junior Primary School Certificate, Doma |
Dec 1954 |
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First School Leaving Certificate, Lafia |
Dec 1957 |
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Secondary School Transfer Certificate, Katsina-Ala |
1959 |
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Nigerian Teachers Certificate, Grade II, Gombe |
Dec 1963 |
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Professional Diploma in Educational Drama, Ibadan |
Jun 1966 |
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British Certificate in Drama, London |
Mar 1968 |
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Diploma in Tourism, World Tourism, Organisation (IUOTO),
Turin |
Sep 1973 |
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Study Attachment to National Tourism Organisations |
1973 |
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Austrian National Tourism Office, Abuja |
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British Tourism Authority, Scotland |
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Scottish Board of Tourism, Scotland |
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Certificate in Modern Management, Zaria |
1976 |
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Master in Public Administration (MPA), Ekpoma |
2002 |
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WORKING EXPERIENCE AS CAREER CIVIL SERVANT:
Designation, Employer and Date:
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| Headmaster, Doma Central School, |
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Doma (Lafia Local
Administration) |
Jan – Oct 1964 |
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Tourism/Cultural Affairs Officer |
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(Northern Nigeria
Government) |
Jun
1996 – Mar 68 |
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Chief Tourism/Cultural Affairs Officer |
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(Benue-Plateau State
Government) |
Apr 1968 – Oct 75 |
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Resident, Nasarawa Division |
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(Benue-Plateau State
Government) |
Nov 75 – Apr 76 |
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Permanent Secretary, Department of |
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Parastatals, Military
Governor’s Office |
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(Plateau State
Government) |
May – Oct 1976 |
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Permanent Secretary, Department of |
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General
Administration, Military |
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Governor’s Office
(Plateau State |
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Government) |
Nov 76 – May 77 |
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Permanent Secretary, Ministry of |
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Establishment,
Internal Affairs and |
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Information (Plateau
State Government) |
Jun 1977 – Feb 78 |
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Permanent Secretary, Ministry of |
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Local Government and
Social Development |
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(Plateau State
Government) |
Feb 1978 – Mar 82 |
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Senior Permanent Secretary, |
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Ministry of Education
(Plateau State |
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Government) |
Apr 1982 – Mar 83 |
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Retirement from Civil Service |
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(Plateau State
Government) |
3rd May 1983 |
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WORK EXPERIENCE IN PUBLIC SERVICE:
Designation, Employer and Date: |
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Deputy Governor of Plateau State |
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(Plateau State) |
Jul
– Dec 1983 |
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Presidential Delegate to National |
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Political Reform Conference |
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(Federal Government of Nigeria) |
2005 |
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Member, Technical Committee of |
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Presidential Council on Tourism |
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(Federal Government of Nigeria) |
2004
– Date |
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Member, Presidential Joint National |
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Consultative and Advisory |
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Committee of Traditional rulers and |
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Leaders of Thought: 50 wise men |
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(Federal Government of Nigeria) |
1995
– 1998 |
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Member, National Committee Federal |
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on
the Future of Higher Education in |
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Nigeria (Fed. Government of Nigeria) |
1996
– 1998 |
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Member, Presidential Committee of |
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Patrons of the Government of |
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7th
OAU/AEC All Africa |
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(Federal Government of Nigeria) |
1997 |
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Foundation Chairman, Centre |
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for
Black and African Arts and |
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Civilisation (CBAAC) |
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(Federal Government of Nigeria) |
1989
– 1993 |
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Chairman, Federal Government |
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Taskforce on Government of Review of |
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Tourism Policy for Nigeria |
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(Plateau State Government) |
1995
– 1998 |
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Foundation Member of Board of |
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Directors, Centre for Nigerian |
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Cultural Studies, Ahmadu Bello |
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University, Zaria |
1970
– 1976 |
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Founding Father and Plateau State |
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Chairman, Board of Directors, |
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Tourism Corporation |
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(Plateau State Government) |
1993
– 1997 |
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Foundation Member, Board of |
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Directors, Benue-Plateau |
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Broadcasting Corporation |
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(Benue-Plateau State Government) |
1970
– 1975 |
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Plateau State Peace Envoy |
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(Plateau State Government) |
2006 |
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SOME LANDMARK ACHIEVEMENTS:
National
Laid the foundation for Cultural Renaissance and Revival in Northern
Nigeria:
Initiated and fathered the creation of the Jos Campus, University of Ibadan,
which subsequently became the University of Jos, 1971;
Point man of the movement which led to the creation of Nasarawa State;
Initiated the upgrading and promotion of Argungu Fishing Festival to
International Standard, 1967.
International:
Represented Nigeria at the First World Festival of Negro Arts, Darkar,
Senegal 1966;
Organised and led Nigerian Delegation to Exp ’70 in Montreal, Canada 1970;
Organised and led Nigerian Delegation to All Africa Festival of Arts and
Culture in Algeria 1976;
Artistic Director for the World Black and African Festival of Arts and
Culture, FESTAC ’77 in Nigeria 1977.
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PRIVATE SECTOR SERVICE:
Designation, Employer and Date:
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Foundation member, Board of |
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Directors, Hill Station Hotel |
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Company, Jos (Benue-Plateau |
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State Government) |
1970 – 1976 |
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Member, Board of Directors |
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Benue Cement Company, Gboko |
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(Plateau State Government) |
1985 – 1989 |
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Member, Board of Directors, |
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Lion
Bank of Nigeria Plc |
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(Shareholders) |
1985 – 1995 |
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Chairman, Oriya Group of Companies |
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(Private)
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1984 – Date |
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Chairman, Integrated Tourism |
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Consultants Limited (Private) |
2003 |
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Representative,
Styer Nigeria (Private)
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1984 |
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POLITICS:
Designation:
Member, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
National Reconciliation Committee, 2006
HONOURS/AWARDS:
International/National Honours:
OOM Officer of the Mono, Decorated with
This Honour of the Republic of Togo by President
G. Eyadema for outstanding performance in the
Nigerian Civil Service, 1973.
Conferred with Nigerian National Honours Officer of
Obasanjo for outstanding contributions to the nation as
Cultural Ambassador of Renowned, Artistic Director per
Excellence and an Astute Administrator, 2002.
Africa International Award of Merit conferred by
Intra-West Africa Communications, Ghana for outstanding
Contributions to African Socio-Economic Development, 2002.
Founding Father Award Conferred by the University of
Jos, for being the Founding Father of the University, 2002.
Founding Father Award His Excellency, Governor of
Nasarawa State, 11th October, 2006.
Professional Awards
Fellow of the society of Nigeria Theatre Artistes (FSONTA), 1991.
Fellow of the Institute of Financial Management of Nigeria, 1993.
Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants, 1997.
NAC Honours Award by the National Council for
Arts and Culture, 2001.
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Member and Coordinating Director, Movement for the Creation of Nasarawa
State;
Pioneer Member, Nasarawa State Foundation;
Member, Board of Trustees, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF);
Foundation Member, Plateau Peace and Unity Forum;
Member, Lafia Division Unity Forum (LADUF).
HOBBIES:
Reading and Farming.
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