Gyang Istifanus Dung
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Gyang Istifanus Dung is a Nigerian politician. They have contested 1 election (1 win) across 1 party. Most recent: 2019 Senate Elections as Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate.
Political Career
Biography
Gyang Istifanus, born in 1964, is a Nigerian senator representing Plateau North Senatorial District in the 9th National Assembly.
He is an indigene of Plateau State and began his education at Government Secondary School, Riyom, obtaining his West African School Certificate (WASC) in 1981.
He later studied at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, earning a bachelor’s degree in International Studies in 1986.
Furthering his academic pursuits, he attended the University of Jos, where he obtained a second degree in law in 2004 and was called to the Nigerian bar in 2007.
In 2015, he ran for a seat in the House of Representatives under the PDP for the Barkin Ladi/Riyom constituency and was declared the winner.
In 2019, he contested for a Senate seat under the PDP, representing Plateau North, and was elected, serving in the 9th National Assembly since then.
During the 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, he honored fallen heroes and serving soldiers of Nigeria’s armed forces.
Party Positions
Policy positions from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s manifesto.
Anti-corruption
PDP commits to strengthening anti-corruption institutions (EFCC & ICPC) and enforcing transparency reforms, including asset declaration laws and removal of immunity clauses for public officials.
Education
Ensure free education up to Junior Secondary School (JSS1) level and commit to revamping tertiary education.
Energy
PDP pledges to eliminate gas flaring, enforce air pollution regulations, complete deregulation of downstream petroleum sector, and lay gas pipelines nationwide for industrial use.
Environment & Climate
Commits to reclaiming and rehabilitating land devastated by desertification and soil erosion through afforestation in affected areas.
Healthcare
Provide free medical services for pregnant women and children under five years, rehabilitate health facilities in each LGA, and support local production of essential drugs.
Infrastructure
Accelerate the completion of key rail projects, including standard gauge rail lines between Lagos and Kano (Phase 1) and Port Harcourt to Jos (Phase 2), by privatizing or concessioning the Nigerian Railway Corporation to private operators.
Reliefs and scholarships
Introduce a service compact (SERVICOM) aimed at improving governance through enhanced engagement with the public sector.
Security & Defense
PDP plans to refine recruitment methods, retrain personnel, improve logistics, and strengthen early warning systems for police reform.
Technology & Digital
Will establish internet/computer learning centers in all LGAs, provide computers for secondary schools, and enforce local content policy for telecom equipment.
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