Meet members of the 10th National Assembly from Niger State
Thirteen lawmakers in the 10th National Assembly are from Niger State – three in the Senate and ten in the House of Representatives. This article tells you about them and the constituencies they represent.
Niger State, established in 1976, lies in the North Central region with a vast landmass of approximately 86,000km² (or roughly 8.6 million hectares). Its capital is Minna. Niger State has 25 Local Government Areas, organized into three senatorial districts and ten federal constituencies. The major cities include Bida, Kontagora and Suleja. It is home to two of Nigeria’s major hydroelectric power stations the Kainji Dam and the Shiroro Dam hence the nickname ‘Power State’.
Niger state is known to have produced two former military heads of state Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar. It is currently governed by Mohammed Umar Bago of the All Progressive Party (APC).
Senators from Niger State
Niger has three senators representing the three senatorial districts. They are;
Senator Jiya Peter Ndalikali
Senator Ndaliki is currently serving as a senator representing Niger South senatorial district in the 10th Senate under the platform of the People Democratic Party(PDP). Sen. Ndaliki was born on 15th June 1958. Click on this link for more information on Sen. Ndalikali and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Senator Musa Mohammed Sani
Senator Musa represents Niger East Senatorial District on the platform of the All Progressive Party (APC) and is currently serving his second term in the 10th Senate. He was one of the contenders for the position of the Senate President of the 10th senate. As a ranking senator, he is the current Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance. Click on this link for more information on Sen. Musa and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Senator Sani Bello Abubakar
Senator Bello is currently serving as a first-time Senator representing Niger North Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly under the platform of All Progressive Party (APC). Senator Sani Bello was born on 17th December 1967.
The 56-year-old Senator had served as a Governor of Niger State (2015-2023) before contesting for the Senatorial seat in the 2023 general election. Click on this link for more information on Sen. Abubakar and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
House of Representatives Members from Niger State
We have ten House of Representatives from Niger State. Interestingly none is female. The Niger contingents comprise members from the APC and PDP. Here are the lineups:
Rep. Abdullahi Mamudu
Rep. Mamudu is a returning member of the 10th House of Representatives, representing the Agaie/Lapai Federal Constituency under the platform of the All Progressive Party (APC). Rep. Mamudu was born on 26th June 1965.
He has served in previous Assemblies (1987-1988, 2019-2023). Click on this link for more information on Rep. Mamudu and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Abdullahi Saidu Musa
Rep. Musa is a second-term Federal lawmaker representing the Gbako/Bida/Katcha Federal Constituency under the platform of the All Progressive Party (APC). Musa was born on 31st May 1979 and is currently the Vice Chairman Finance Committee. He previously served as the secretary, Niger State Caucus of the Ninth National Assembly, Member of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Musa and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Abubakar Abdul Buba Abubakar
Rep. Abubakar is currently serving as the Federal lawmaker representing Chanchaga Federal Constituency in the 10th House of Representatives under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Born 9th April, 1969.
He is a first-time house member after contesting for two consecutive times without having Victory. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Abubakar and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Baraje Yusuf Kure
Rep. Kure was born on 6th November 1963 and currently serves as the Federal lawmaker representing the Bosso/Paikoro Constituency in the 10th National Assembly under the platform of the All Progressive Party (APC). Click on this link for more information on Rep. Kure and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Gana Joshua Audu
Rep. Audu represents Lavun/Makwa/Edati Federal Constituency in the 10th House Assembly under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Born on 29th August 1977. Rep. Audu is the Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Power in the 10th House Assembly. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Audu and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Garba Idris Abdullahi
By 2027, Rep. Abdullahi would have served 20 years in the House of Representatives. Born on 9th June 1975, the 52-year-old lawmaker is currently serving his fifth term as a Federal lawmaker representing Kontagora/Wushishi/Mariga/Mashegu Federal Constituency under the platform of the All Progressive Party (APC). Click on this link for more information on Rep. Abdullahi and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Modibo Ismail Musa
Rep. Musa is a Federal lawmaker representing Shiroro/Rafi/Munya Federal Constituency in the 10th National Assembly under the platform of the All Progressive Party (APC). Born 1st January, 1980. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Musa and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Mohammed Jafara Ali
Rep. Ali represents the Agwara/Borgu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives under the platform of the All Progressive Party (APC). He was born on 10th October 1985. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Ali and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Saleh Shehu Rijau
Rep. Rijau is a third-term Federal lawmaker representing Magama/Rijau Federal Constituency under the platform of the All Progressive Party (APC). Rep. Rijau was born on 5th February 1959. He served as the Vice Chairman, House Committee, Science Engineering. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Rijau and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Tanko Adamu
Rep. Adamu is a Federal lawmaker representing Gurara/Suleja/Tafa Federal Constituency in the 10th House of Representatives under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Born 3rd January, 1986. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Adamu and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.