Ireti Heebah Kingibe
Senator, Federal Capital Territory
African Democratic Congress Federal Capital Territory State
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Ireti Heebah Kingibe is a Nigerian civil engineer, public policy advocate, and Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the 10th National Assembly. She made history in 2023 as the first woman elected to the Nigerian Senate from the FCT. Kingibe was elected under the Labour Party (LP) but later defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing the need for broader political collaboration and alignment with reform-oriented opposition politics. She is widely recognized for her advocacy on urban infrastructure development, women’s inclusion in politics, youth participation, and transparent governance.
Education
- Emotan Preparatory School, Benin City
- Queen's College, Lagos
- Washington Irving High School, New York
- University of Minnesota — B.Sc. Civil Engineering
Professional Background
- Civil engineer
- Worked with Minnesota Department of Transportation (USA)
- Consultant and project manager for various engineering projects in Nigeria
- Former Adviser on Women Affairs to the FCT Minister
- Public policy advocate and NGO collaborator