Who is Iliya Damagum? Biography, age, net worth, and PDP Chairman.
Umar Iliya Damagum, also known as Jagoran Talakawan Jihar Yobe, was born in Damagum, Yobe State, on August 10, 1963. He is a man of strong political brevity, but he lives in the qualms of the average Nigerian, full of hopes for his people’s advancement and development, independence, and prosperity.
Following the suspension of Iyorchia Ayu, Umar Iliya Damagum was named acting chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Iliya Damagum Biography & Profile Summary
Real Name | Umar Iliya Damagum |
Profession | Nigerian Politician |
Date of Birth | 10 August 1963 |
Birth Place | Damagum, Yobe State, Nigeria |
Age | 59 years old |
Parents | Mallam Iliya Damagum (Father) and Malama Fatima Iliya Damagum (Mother) |
Wife | Not Known |
Height | 5 Feet 6 Inches |
Weight | Decent |
Ethnicity | African/Black |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Iliya Damagum’s Childhood and Education
Umar Iliya Damagum was born on August 10, 1963, in Damagum, Yobe State’s Fune Local Government Area. He attended Damagum Central Primary School and the Government College in Maiduguri, where he earned his SSCE.
Umar Iliya Damagum attended the University of Maiduguri and earned a bachelor’s degree in arts education. He also has a post-graduate diploma in management and has a master’s degree in business administration from the same university.
Iliya Damagum’s Professional Career
Umar Damagum began his career as the Head of Banking Operations at Allied Bank Plc. He served on the boards of both Yobe State Investment and Yobe State Housing Corporation.
He was the Director of First Services Nigeria Ltd and the Managing Director and Chairman of Family Investment Nigeria Ltd from 1995 to 2004. He later joined the Nigerian Shippers Council.
Umar Damagum was the former Nigerian Ambassador to Romania and the Financial Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party in Yobe State from 1998 to 2000. In 2013, he was also the PDP National Reconciliation Committee secretary.
Following the suspension of Iyorcha Ayu on March 28, 2023, he was named acting national chairman of the PDP.
Iliya Damagum Working Experiences
- The Former Nigerian Ambassador To Romania (2004 – 2007),
- One time Board Member Goldlink Insurance Plc. (2012-2014),
- Member, Board of Director, Abuja Investment Company Ltd (2008-2010),
- Financial Secretary of Yobe State PDP (1998-2000),
- Yobe State PDP Secretary, Director General Yobe State Gubernatorial Campaign and Election (2011),
- Chairman, of Adamawa State PDP (Caretaker-2012),
- Secretary of PDP National Reconciliation Committee (2013),
- Managing Director and Chairman of Family Investment Nigeria Ltd (1994-2010),
- Board Member of Yobe State Investment Ltd. (1995-2004),
- Director of First Services Nigeria Ltd. (1995-2004),
- Member Board Of Yobe State Housing Corporation (1997-1998),
- Council Member of Nigerian Shippers Council (2000-2004), and
- Head of Banking Operation, Allied Bank PLC. (1988-1994).
Iliya Damagum’s Private Life
Personal information about Umar Iliya has not been made public.
Umar Iliya Damagum Net Worth
Umar Damagum is a politician and businessman whose net worth is unknown.
How Old Is Umar Damagum?
Umar Damagum is 59 years Old.
Where Is Umar Damagum from?
Umar Damagum is from Maiduguri, Nigeria, and currently lives in Abuja, Nigeria.
How Tall is Umar Damagum?
Umar Damagum is 5 feet 6.2 inches.