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Zephaniah Bitrus Jisalo

Zephaniah Bitrus Jisalo

Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs

All Progressives Congress Federal Capital Territory State

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Hon. Zephaniah Bitrus Jisalo is Nigeria’s current Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs. A native of Abuja and former AMAC Chairman and two-term lawmaker, he brings administrative experience and grassroots governance skills to the federal executive cabinet. His background in education, public affairs, and legislative service underpins his role in fostering intergovernmental coordination and implementing strategic policies across Nigeria’s tiers of government.

Education

  1. Garki Primary School, Abuja (completed 1982)
  2. Government Secondary School, Karu, Abuja (WASC/GCE, 1988)
  3. B.Ed., University of Jos, Plateau State
  4. Diploma in Criminal Justice and Administration, University of Jos
  5. Advanced Diploma in Applied Psychology, University of Jos
  6. Diploma in Public Relations, Institute of Mass Communication and Technology (1992)
  7. Studies in Government Policies, Planning and Implementation, Thames Valley University, London

Professional Background

  1. Public Affairs Officer, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), 1990–2002
  2. Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), 2004–2010
  3. Two-term Member of the House of Representatives (Abuja Municipal/Bwari Constituency), 2011–2019, serving on numerous committees including Defense, Sports, Appropriations, National Security, and FCT Area Councils