John Kizito Bonzena

Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly

All Progressives Congress Taraba State

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Bio Summary

John Kizito Bonzena is the Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly representing Zing State Constituency. Originally elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) since 2007, he officially decamped to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in November 2025. With a background in education and public administration, he is known for promoting legislative independence, cohesion among lawmakers, and improved governance in Taraba State.

Education

Primary: Monica Primary School, Yakoko, Zing (Wikipedia)
Secondary: Government Comprehensive Secondary School, Numan; WASC in 1978 (Wikipedia)
Teachers College Zing (Advance Teachers College Jalingo) 1980-1983 (Wikipedia)
Federal University of Technology Yola — Chemistry in Education (graduated 1996) (Wikipedia)
Advanced Diploma in Public Administration (2004); Master in Public Administration (2010), from same university

Professional Background

Began career as a teacher (1985-1994) in Zing / Taraba region (Wikipedia)
Took study leave and pursued further education, then held various roles in the Assembly, including committee leadership and chief whip before becoming Speaker