Jeremiah Useni
Jeremiah Useni | |
|---|---|
| Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria | |
| In office May 2015 – June 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Victor Lar |
| Succeeded by | Ignatius Datong Longjan |
| Constituency | Plateau South Senatorial District |
| Minister of the Federal Capital Territory | |
| In office 1993–1998 | |
| Preceded by | Gado Nasko |
| Succeeded by | Mamman Kontagora |
| Governor of Bendel State | |
| In office January 1984 – August 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Ogbemudia |
| Succeeded by | John Mark Inienger |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jeremiah Timbut Useni 16 February 1943 Langtang, Northern Region, Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria (now in Plateau State, Nigeria) |
| Died | 23 January 2025 (aged 81) |
| Political party | Peoples Democratic Party |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Nigeria |
| Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
Jeremiah Timbut Useni (16 February 1943 – 23 January 2025) was a Nigerian army lieutenant general, who served as minister responsible for the administration of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja under the Sani Abacha military junta. He served Nigeria in various capacities such as Minister for Transport and Quarter-Master General of the Nigeria Army. Useni also served as Deputy Chairman of one of the significant parties in Nigeria, the All Nigeria Peoples Party. He was elected Senator for the Plateau South constituency of Plateau State, Nigeria in the March 2015 national elections. Useni was running on the People's Democratic Party (PDP) platform.