Zaphaniah Jisalo

Zaphaniah Bitrus Jisalo is a Nigerian politician. He is currently the Federal Minister for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs. He was a two-term member representing Abuja Municipal/Bwari Constituency in the House of Representatives.

Early life Zaphaniah Bitrus Jisalo was born on 3 April 1970 in Abuja. He hails from Garki Village in Suleja/Abuja Municipal Council.

Political career Jisalo’s tenure as Public Affairs Officer at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) spanned 1990 – 2002, a period of twelve (12) years. He served as the Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) from 2004 to 2010. In 2011, he succeeded Austen Peters-Pam Amanda to make his first term into the House of Representatives as a member representing Abuja Municipal/Bwari Constituency, and was re-elected in 2015 for a second term. As a legislator, he served in various House Committees, including Defense, NDDC, Sports, Appropriations, Customs & Excise, National Security, and FCT Area Councils, driving legislative initiatives.

Awards and honors

Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) Best Local Government Chairman of FCT, 2006 Overall Best Chairman in Nigeria, 2006 Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Africa Leadership Award