Barnabas Andyar Iyorhyer Gemade
Former Senator, Benue State, North‑East
All Progressives Congress Benue State
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Barnabas Andyar Iyorhyer Gemade is a renowned civil engineer and elder statesman from Benue State. He built a distinguished career in engineering and industry before rising to national prominence as National Chairman of the PDP (1999–2001) and later serving two terms as Senator for Benue North‑East (2011–2019). Balancing technocratic leadership with political acumen, Gemade continues to be a respected voice in national affairs.
Education
- Bristow Secondary School, Gboko — First School Leaving Certificate, 1963
- William Bristow Secondary School, Gboko — 1964–1968
- Government College, Keffi — Higher School Certificate, 1969–1970
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria — B.Eng. in Civil Engineering, 1971–1974
- City University, London — M.Sc. in Highway & Transport Engineering, 1977–1978
Professional Background
- Graduate Engineer, NYSC at Western Nigeria Housing Corporation, Ibadan (1975)
- Senior Manager, Etteh Aro & Partners (Jos and Kaduna offices) — 1975–1979
- Senior/ Site Manager, Carl Ploetner Ltd (Nigeria), Jos — 1979–1980
- Co-founder, Sam Barns & Partners, Jos — 1980–1985
- Deputy Managing Director (1983–1987), then Chief Executive Officer (1987–1992), Benue Cement Company (BCC)
- Member, 1994–95 Constitutional Conference
- Secretary (Minister) of Works
- National Chairman, Congress for National Consensus party under Abacha regime
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