Shiddi Usman Danjuma

Usman Danjuma Shiddi (born **1967**, also known as Danji SS) is a Nigerian politician and legislator representing the Ibi/Wukari Federal Constituency of Taraba State in the Federal House of Representatives. Previously a former security officer in the Department of State Services (DSS), he transitioned into politics.

Early life and education: Born in 1967 to Usman Shiddi and Patu Adda, Shiddi attended Ebenezer Primary School in Wukari before completing his secondary education at Government Day Secondary School, Wukari, and later Government Science Secondary School, Bauchi in the late 1980s. In the early 1990s, he studied at Bauchi Polytechnic and obtained a bachelor’s degree in political science from Bayero University, Kano.

Career in security services: During his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) year, Shiddi joined the DSS, rising to the rank of Assistant Director. He also served as Chief Security Officer to Aliyu Doma, the former governor of Nasarawa State.

Entry into politics: Initially contested unsuccessfully for a House seat under the APC, he later joined the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), where he was elected to represent the Wukari/Ibi Federal Constituency and secured re-election for a second term. He won re-election in 2019 with 39,312 votes, defeating Yakubu Aliyara of the Action Alliance.

Political career and party affiliations: In 2020, he defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) after divisions within APGA. He served as Chairman of the House Committee on Internal Security during the 9th Assembly. In 2021, he formally joined APC. In 2023, he sought the APC ticket for the Taraba South Senatorial District but lost after the Court of Appeal upheld David Jimkuta’s nomination.