Gershom Bassey is the senator representing Cross River South Senatorial District in the Nigerian Senate.
15 Facts About Gershom Bassey
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Gershom Bassey is a senator of the 8th and 9th National Assembly in Nigeria respectively.
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Gershom Bassey was born on 18 March 1962 and in Lagos, Nigeria, hails from Calabar South local government area of Cross River State.
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Gershom Bassey is married to Chioma Gershom-Bassey with 5 children.
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Gershom Bassey studied Engineering Production and Economics at University of Wales, Cardiff where he graduated with a 1st BSc in 1984.
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Gershom Bassey is a fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Civil Engineers and has received an award of recognition from the Nigerian Society of Engineers.
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Gershom Bassey started his political career when ran for Senate of the Cross River Southern Senatorial District 2015.
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Gershom Bassey is ranked the 5th best senator in the Nigerian Senate.
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Gershom Bassey has an estimated net worth of about $30 million putting him as one of the richest men in Cross River State.
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Gershom Bassey served as the Chairman of the Strategic Policy Committee in Cross River State.
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In 2014, Gershom Bassey declared his interest for the seat of the senate for Cross River south senatorial district.
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Gershom Bassey was appointed the Vice Chairman of the Senate committee on Petroleum Resources.
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Gershom Bassey is the Chairman of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency.
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In February 2019, the election was held and Gershom Bassey emerged the winner.
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Gershom Bassey sponsored a bill named "A Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Justice Act, CAP C40 LFN 2011 and for Other Related Matters", the bill progressed through to the second reading stage.