POLITICAL CAREER
Manu joined the Peoples Democratic Party in late 2010 and won the primary ticket for the Bali/Gassol Federal Constituency seat of the National Assembly. He won the election and represented Bali/Gassol Federal Constituency at the National House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015. He was the deputy chairman, House committee on Banking and Currency, and a member of various committees in the House of Representatives during his tenure at the National assembly. Having served his constituency well, his performance was responsible for the decision to choose him as the running mate to Darius Dickson Ishaku on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2015 general elections.
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Haruna Manu was born on 23 August 1973, in Mutum-Biyu, [Gassol] Local Government Area of present-day [Taraba State]. He has a first degree in Business Administration with specialization in Finance from the prestigious [Ahmadu Bello University] in [Zaria], [Kaduna State]. He also holds a master's degree in Electronic Commerce from [Carnegie Mellon University] in the United States of America, and he is a certified Microsoft System Engineer. He has working experience with the [Nigeria LNG|Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas] (NLNG) and later worked with [MTN Group|MTN Nigeria communication Limited] before finally settling down to pioneer many start-up firms
SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT AT THE CONSTITUENCY
Through our Quarterly Town Hall Meetings (27 in the series), a feedback mechanism to ensure accountability and transparency, I have been able to interact more effectively with our Constituents. In addition, we have been able to empower Constituents through the:
- Sponsorship of Five (5) youth to the African Youth Initiative on Crime Prevention Conference which held in Taraba.
- Distribution of Tricycles and the sum of N20,000 each to twenty-nine (29) beneficiaries.
- Distribution of five (5) tricycles and N20,000 each (GBGES)
- 10 block making machines and startup capital of N500,000 distributed to Constituents.
- Distribution of sewing machines and 5KVA generators to 50 youth who are into fashion designing.
- Presentation of sewing machines and twenty thousand (N20,000) Naira each to 79 Youth who had been trained in fashion designing.
- 31 Tricycles and grant of N50, 000 each presented to Constituents.
- Nomination and sponsorship of one (1) beneficiary to three weeks Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity Artisan Training Programme.
- 8 Sewing Machines were presented to the International Women’s Society.
- Annual Elderly Citizens Assistance Scheme (ECAS) which, celebrates 1300 Elderly Citizens age 65 and above with cash and material gifts. We have had Two thousand eight hundred (2800) beneficiaries so far.
EDUCATION SUPPORT PROGRAMMES
- Post-Secondary School Scholarship Scheme (PSSS)
The second phase of the 4 year scholarship scheme commenced with 26 shortlisted beneficiaries from the 13 LGs/LCDAS within the district. This brings the number of beneficiaries under the scheme to fifty-two (52). Each beneficiary received the sum of N100, 000 yearly for a period of 4 years. In addition 624 applicants who did not qualify in 2011 and 39 others that did not qualify in 2015 received grants to defray the cost of books.
• Distribution of GCE Forms
Annual Distribution of two hundred and fifty five (255) GCE forms to Constituents.
• Manu Haruna U -12/U-15 Boys and Girls Soccer Competition
Annual sponsorship of the Manu Haruna U - 12/U-15 Boys and Girls Soccer Competition from 2012 to date
ZONAL INTERVENTION PROJECTS
- 20 seater boat donated to Tarkwa Community
- Construction of Abimbola Jakande Obstetrics and Gynaecology Centre, Badore Eti-Osa
- Conventional and Solar Street Lighting in Gedegede, Eti-Osa
- Construction of Iyaloja-General Folasade Manu-Ojo Model Market (80 Lock-up shops and 60 open stalls), Oke-Ira Nla, Ajah
- Construction of Drug rehabilitation and Skill Acquisition Center Gedegede.
Through my membership of Committees, I have also been able to facilitate the following:
- Nomination of Fifty (50) Constituents for 3 months Skill Acquisition Training (2nd April-11th June,2016).
- 200 Youth nominated for Digital
- 10 Constituents nominated for Solar Energy Training Scheme (SETS) for technically based graduates.
- Nomination of 10 youth for 5 days Small Scale Business Enterprise Management Skills Training programme targeted towards artisans (17th –21st July, 2017).
- 125 Constituents nominated for 2 weeks Skill
- 300 Constituents nominated for National Directorate of Employment ( NDE) Skill Acquisition Training
- N160m TETFUND Special Intervention Fund for construction of 1,200 seater auditorium at Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED).
- N109m TETFUND Special Intervention Fund for the Michael Otedola College of Primary Education (MOCPED) School of primary and early child care.
- N108m TETFUND Special Intervention Fund to provide the Taraba State University (TASU) with teaching and learning.
Other Charities and Philanthropic Activities
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New Era Foundation
An organization which focuses on leadership development by creating learning and development opportunities for the youth.
- Musical Youth Fiesta Initiative
Sponsorship of the Musical Youth Fiesta Initiative which annually, brings over 5,000 children from all walks of life together under an atmosphere of Music, Dance and Drama.
- Leadership Academy for Youth
A mentorship class for youth, to teach them life values, morals and social graces.