I'm Dadu John Gbwong, 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.
Security, Health, Agriculture, Prosperity and Education for all. A simple, practical commitment to the people of Riyom: governance that is close to the people, honest, and focused on results you can see and feel.
Safe communities, peaceful Riyom
I will work with community leaders, youth groups and security agencies to improve intelligence sharing. I will support community policing and local vigilance structures, push for quick response to conflicts, and promote peacebuilding programmes across Riyom.
Goal: A peaceful Riyom.Accessible and affordable health services
I will advocate for upgraded primary healthcare centres, available essential drugs, maternal and child health programmes, and mobile health outreach.
Goal: Accessible healthcare for all.Empowering farmers
I will support farmers with inputs, training and irrigation support, and back youth agribusiness programmes.
Goal: Increased food production and income.Social welfare
I will support youth empowerment, women cooperatives, small business grants and poverty reduction programmes.
Goal: Improved household welfare.Building the future
I will advocate for better school facilities, teacher support, scholarships and ICT-based learning.
Goal: Quality education for all children.My commitment to you
I will stay engaged with constituents, ensure transparency, prioritise community needs, and serve as a strong voice in the House of Assembly.
The SHAPE Movement is a promise to build a safer, healthier, more educated and more prosperous Riyom. Let's join hands to SHAPE Riyom.
Join the movementA 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.
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
Portraits of Hon. Dadu John Gbwong.
Give a few hours, host a meeting or spread the word. Every voice moves Riyom forward.
Questions? [email protected]
Dadu John Gbwong 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
He reads widely, travels, enjoys meeting people from all walks of life, and listens to music.
Back to homeTwo decades of technical and leadership roles across business, civil society and government.
