Chris Tarka
Christopher Tarka | |
|---|---|
| Chief of Staff to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation | |
| Assumed office 7 June 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Polycarp Shambo |
| SGF | George Akume |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 28, 1958 Benue State |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress |
| Relations | Simeon Tarka (brother) |
| Parent | Joseph Tarka |
| Occupation | politician, businessman |
Christopher Tarka (born 1958) is a Nigerian politician currently serving as the Chief of Staff to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. He is the son of the 20th-century Nigerian politician Joseph Tarka.[1][2][3]
Tarka also served as Special Assistant to Akume during his tenure as Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs from 2019 to 2023.[4][5][6]
Tarka held the position of Deputy Secretary to the Presidential Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress for the 2023 Nigerian Presidential Election.[7][8][9]
References
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- ^ Ogbu, Ahamefula; Akinwale, Adedayo. "APC Unveils Final List of Presidential Campaign Council – THISDAYLIVE". This Day. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
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