Gabriel Ajedra Aridru
| Gabriel Ajedra Aridru | |
|---|---|
| Born |
30 August 1962 Uganda |
| Residence | Kampala, Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Ethnicity | Lugbara |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater |
Makerere University (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering) University of New Brunswick (Master of Science in Civil Engineering) (Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering) |
| Occupation | Civil Engineer & Politician |
| Years active | 1990 — present |
| Known for | Politics |
| Home town | Arua |
| Religion | Protestant |
Gabriel Gadison Ajedra Aridru is a Ugandan civil engineer and politician. He is the current State Minister of Finance for Investments in the Cabinet of Uganda. He was appointed to that position on 12 August 2012.[1] In the cabinet reshuffle of 24 May 2013,[2] and that of 1 March 2015,[3] he retained his cabinet post. He also serves as the elected member of parliament for Arua Municipality, Arua District.[4]
Background and education
He was born in Arua District on 30 August 1962. He studied at Makerere University, graduating in 1989 with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He pursued further studies in Canada, obtaining the degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of New Brunswick in 1992. In 1997, he was awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering.[4]
Career
Following his postgraduate studies in Canada, he was appointed Lecturer in Civil Engineering at the University of Botswana. He later taught, as a lecturer in Civil Engineering at the Development University of Bahamas. Then he returned to Uganda and worked as an engineer for the National Water and Sewerage Corporation. For a period of time, he served as the Chief Project Coordinator and Advisor on Infrastructure for the Government of Botswana.[4] In 2011, he successfully contested for the parliamentary seat of Arua Municipality, on the National Resistance Movement political party ticket. In August 2012, he was appointed State Minister of Finance, responsible for Investments.[1]
Other considerations
Dr. Aridru is a widower. He is of the Anglican faith.
See also
References
- 1 2 Newvision Archive, . (15 August 2012). "President Yoweri Museveni Reshuffles Cabinet". New Vision (Kampala). Retrieved 13 March 2015.
- ↑ Tugume, John (24 May 2013). "General Katumba Wamala To Head the Uganda Army". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 13 March 2015.
- ↑ Uganda State House, . (1 March 2015). "Full Cabinet List As At 1 March 2015" (PDF). Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 13 March 2015.
- 1 2 3 POU, . (2011). "Profile of Engineer Doctor Gabriel Gadison Ajedra Aridru, Member of Parliament, for Arua Municipality, Arua District". Parliament of Uganda (POU). Retrieved 13 March 2015.