Liberation:hope for the future.

I'm Dadu John Gbowng, an IT consultant and business leader who has built digital centres, networks and education projects for national institutions. I'm running to represent Riyom Constituency in the Plateau State House of Assembly, on the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform.

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Three priorities

Priorities for Riyom, drawn from twenty years of building systems that work. Edit these to match the official manifesto.

Digital skills and jobs

Expand IT hubs, parks and training centres so young people can learn skills, start businesses and earn a living locally.

Connected schools

Bring networks, e-libraries and digital learning into basic and tertiary education, in every community.

Efficient, open government

Push for a responsive House of Assembly and public offices that deliver services, with regular reporting back to constituents.

About Dadu John

A builder from Ganawuri who has spent over two decades turning technology into public good.

From rural IT centres and campus networks to e-libraries and digital classrooms, his work has reached national institutions. Now he wants to bring that record of delivery to Riyom.

Today: Group Managing Director, Digit Group
Honour: Doctor of Public Administration (Honoris Causa)

National projects

Designed and deployed for public institutions. Also: Northeast Development Commission, National Productivity Center, Africa Aviation and Aerospace University and MSI International.

Rural IT centres, campus networks, e-libraries, IT hubs, IT parks and AI centres.National Information Technology Development Agency

Technology to improve access to quality basic education across the country.Universal Basic Education Commission

Systems to modernise parliamentary operations and communication.National Assembly

Digital tools to raise productivity across sectors of the economy.National Productivity Center

Gallery

Portraits of Hon. Dadu John Gbowng.

Upcoming events

Town halls, walks, and listening sessions. Everyone is welcome.

Sat 10 OctRiyom town hall, venue to be announced, 4 pmRSVP

Sat 17 OctCommunity walk and listening session, 9 amRSVP

Thu 22 OctYouth digital skills forum, 5 pmRSVP

Join the movement

Give a few hours, host a meeting or spread the word. Every voice moves Riyom forward.

Questions? dadujohn@gmail.com

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Biography

Dadu John Gbowng is an IT consultant, business leader and community advocate from Ganawuri District in Riyom Local Government Area, Plateau State. From his early years, curiosity about technology set the course of his career.

Early life and education

He graduated in Accountancy from the University of Abuja, which gave him an analytical mind and close attention to detail. He then trained in web development at Continental Computer Academy and AY Computer Academy, and studied Information Management Systems at Ndeya Computer Institute.

Early career

He began in 2000 as a Helpdesk Analyst at Kontemporary Koncept in Abuja, solving users' technical problems. In 2003 he became Network/System Engineer and Web Administrator at Riniks Life Media. He went on to consult for Newtrend Computers, the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Ministry Cooperation and Integration in Africa.

Leadership and public projects

Since 2013 he has been Group Managing Director of Digit Group. His technology work for national institutions includes rural IT centres, campus networks, e-libraries, IT hubs and parks for NITDA, and education technology for UBEC. He holds CCNA, CompTIA A+ and Network+, ITIL, and Microsoft MCP, MCSA and MCSE certifications.

Service and recognition

He supports mentorship and education initiatives and was awarded a Doctor of Public Administration (Honoris Causa) by the African Society for Public Administrators, Leaders and Managers.

Beyond work

He reads widely, travels, enjoys meeting people from all walks of life, and listens to music.

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Career timeline

Two decades of technical and leadership roles across business, civil society and government.

2013–nowGroup Managing Director, Digit Group, leading four companies in communications, engineering and business services.
2012–13IT Consultant, Transition Monitoring Group, supporting work on democratic governance and electoral transparency.
2005–08IT Consultant, Nigeria Labour Congress, and (2005–07) Ministry Cooperation and Integration in Africa.
2007–08Network and Systems Engineer Consultant, Newtrend Computers.
2000–03Helpdesk Analyst at Kontemporary Koncept, then Network Engineer and Web Administrator at Riniks Life Media.