Zephaniah Jisalo: Tinubu's Remarkable Achievement in Nominating the First FCT Indigene for Ministerial Position

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On a historic Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu etched his name in the democratic books by nominating the first-ever Abuja indigene as a minister. The momentous occasion came to light as Tinubu forwarded a list of 19 additional ministerial nominees to the Senate for screening and confirmation, one of whom was Zephaniah Jisalo, hailing from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the President's request in a letter presented on the floor of the upper legislative chamber. The letter, previously submitted by Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Tinubu, coincided with the screening of the initial set of ministerial nominees.

Among the nominated candidates, five former governors stood out: Adegboyega Oyetola (Osun), Atiku Bagudu (Kebbi), Bello Matawelle (Zamfara), Ibrahim Gaidam (Yobe), and Simon Lalong (Plateau). Alongside them, the list included other accomplished individuals such as Ahmed Gwarzo, Bosun Tijani, Maryam Shetty, Isiak Salako, Tunji Alausa, Yusuf Sununu, Lola John, Shuaibu Audu, Tahir Mamman, Aliyu Abdullahi, Alkali Saidu, Heineken Lokpobori, Maigari Ahmadu, and Zephaniah Jisalo.

Zephaniah Jisalo, a former member of the House of Representatives, was a standout nominee for being the first Abuja indigene to be considered for a ministerial position. His journey to this historic nomination began with education at Garki Primary School in Abuja, where he earned his First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC). He then pursued his studies at the Government Secondary School, Karu, Abuja, successfully obtaining a General Certificate of Examination (GCE) and a West African Senior Certificate (WASC). Taking his educational pursuits further, he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Jos, Plateau State, and also attained a Diploma in Public Relations from the Institute of Mass Communication and Technology.

To broaden his knowledge and expertise, Jisalo pursued Government Policies, Planning, and Implementation studies at Thames Valley University in London, UK. His professional journey included working with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from 1990 to 2002. In 2004, he was elected Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), a position he was re-elected for in 2007 and served until 2010.

Jisalo's political career soared in 2011 when he was elected into the Federal House of Representatives, representing the Abuja Municipal/Bwari Constituency. During his tenure, he contributed his expertise to several significant House Committees, including Sports, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Defense, Customs & Excise, Appropriations, and National Security & Security.

As the Senate commenced the screening process for the nominated candidates, the nation awaited the final confirmation, eager to witness history in the making with Zephaniah Jisalo potentially becoming the first Abuja indigene to serve as a minister in the democratic leadership.

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