Yakubu Yakson Sanda (born 1965) is a

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politician from

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who was elected speaker of the 9th Plateau State House of Assembly in 2021. Sanda is a first-time member of the Assembly elected from

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Constituency on the platform of All Progressives Congress in 2019. He was elected by members of the house as speaker after the impeachment of Rt. Hon. Abok Ayuba.

Education

Yakubu Yackson Sanda attended and obtained his First Leaving School Certificate at UNA Primary School in Jos, after which he completed his Secondary School education at Metropolitan College, Jos. He studied Economics at the

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. After which, he worked with the Plateau State Sports Council as an

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Career

As an administrator and Accountant by Profession, Yakubu Sanda, rose through the ranks to become a Director of Finance and Supply in the Plateau State Civil Service in the Plateau State Ministry of Sport. He previously worked at the Plateau State Sports Council, an Accountant at Plateau HighLand Football Club, and the Team Manager of Plateau United FC.

Politics

He started his political journey as a young man over 20 years ago, when he was elected to lead the Buji Youth Development Association as its National President. After which he contested in the 2003, 2007, 2011 Plateau State House of Assembly elections to represent Pengana constituency, which he lost. He was finally elected to the House of Assembly in the 2019 election, and was elected as Speaker after the former Speaker was impeached.

Personal life

Yakubu Yakson Sanda is a Christian. He is married to Nancy Yakubu Sanda and the union is blessed with three children.

References

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