Umar Iliya Damagum
Acting National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party
Peoples Democratic Party Yobe State
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Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum is the Acting National Chairman of Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), hailing from Yobe State. Educated at the University of Maiduguri (BA, PGD, MBA), he has served as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Romania and held leadership roles in finance, housing, investment, and public administration. Since being appointed as Acting Chairman in March 2023, he has faced intra-party leadership challenges but remains supported by key PDP structures who say he must complete the term in office to preserve constitutional order.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Education (Economics), University of Maiduguri (1988) (Naija News)
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Management, University of Maiduguri (Naija News)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Maiduguri (2004)
Professional Background
- Former Ambassador of Nigeria to Romania (Naija News)
- Head of Banking Operations at Allied Bank Plc (Kemifilani)
- Director or board member at Yobe State Investment & Yobe State Housing Corporation (Kemifilani)
- Managing Director / Chairman of Family Investment Nigeria Limited (Naija News)
- Council Member: Nigerian Shippers Council (2002-2004) (Naija News)
- Member of board for National Health Insurance Scheme (2012-2015)
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