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Ali Wakili, mni. | |
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| Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing Bauchi South | |
| Assumed office 6 June 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Adamu Gumba |
| Succeeded by | Lawal Yahaya Gumau |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ali Wakili 12 February 1960 Bauchi, Nigeria |
| Died | March 17, 2018 (aged 58) |
| Political party | All Progressive Congress |
| Relations | Barr. Samir Ali (son)
Amir Ali Wakili (son) Hauwa Ali Wakili (daughter) Asiya Samir Ali (grand daughter) Ali Samir Wakili (grand son) |
| Residence(s) | Abuja (official) Bauchi (private) |
| Alma mater | Bayero University Kano, NIPSS Kuru Jos. |
| Profession | Retired Customs Officer Businessman politician |
Ali Wakili (born 1960) was a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from Bauchi State and retired controller of customs. Customs area controller of Tincan Island port, Seme border, and commandant of customs training school kano.[1] He represented south Bauchi in the current 8th National Assembly before his death on March 17, 2018.[2] Senator Wakili was the Chairman, Poverty Alleviation & Social Welfare Committee and Vice Chairman of the Air Force Committee of the 8th National Assembly.[3]
A by-election was conducted after his death and Lawal Yahaya Gumau of the All Progressive Congress won.[4]
The south Bauchi Senatorial District covers seven local government areas.
- ^ Seun. "Biography of Ali Wakili". NG STudent. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
- ^ Admin. "Bauchi Senator, Wakili, passes away". Vanguard. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
- ^ Admin. "Sen. (Deceased) ALI WAKILI". NASS. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
- ^ Admin. "APC's Gumau wins Bauchi South Senate seat: Full result". NAN. Retrieved 7 March 2019.