About The Minister
HON. ZAPHANIAH BITRUS JISALO, MFR
Hon. Zaphaniah Bitrus Jisalo was born on the 3rd of April, 1970. He began his education at Garki Primary School, Abuja. He proceeded to the Government Secondary School Karu, Abuja where he obtained a General Certificate of Examination (GCE) and West African Senior Certificate (WASC). He has his tertiary education at the University of Jos, Plateau State and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Education.
Hon. Jisalo also obtained an Advanced Diploma in Applied Psychology and Diploma in Criminal Justice and Administration at the University of Jos. He further attended the Institute of Mass Communication and Technology where he earned a Diploma in Public Relations. At the Thames Valley University in London, UK, he studied Government Policies, Planning and Implementation.
He is a three times winner of ‘Best Local Government Chairman of FCT’ and winner of ‘Overall Best Chairman in Nigeria” in 2006. He is also a National Honours Award holder of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR).
About Me
House Committees Served In
During his time in the Federal House of Representatives, to represent Abuja Municipal/Bwari Committees, he served in the following House Committees;
Experience
1990 - 2002
Independent National Electoral Commision
Hon. Jisalo worked with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
2004 - 2010
Chairman Abuja Municipal Area Count (AMAC)
Hon Jisalo was elected Chairman Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) in 2004 and was re-elected in 2007.
2011 - 2015
Elected to Represented Abuja Municipal/Bwari Constituency
Hon. Jisalo was elected into the Federal House of Representatives to represent Abuja Municipal/Bwari Constituency.
