Taraba State, in the north-east of Nigeria, has a total of nine members in the National Assembly, comprising of three senators and six representatives in the House
Taraba State was created on 27 August 1991 out of the defunct Gongola State. The state derives its name from River Taraba and lies in the north-east geopolitical region of Nigeria. A striking historical fact about the state is that it encompasses part of the mambilla region, which is famed as the Bantu cradle, having been occupied for some five millennia to date. Taraba is nicknamed ‘nature’s gift to the nation’ as the state is rich in culture and minerals while comprising many ethnic groups.The current governor of Taraba state is Mr. Agbu Kefas.
Senators representing Taraba State
Taraba has three senators representing the three senatorial districts. They are:
Senator Isah Shuaibu Lau
Sen. Shuaibu lau is currently serving his third-term as senator representing Taraba north senatorial district under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He served as chairman of the senate committee on public procurement and doubles as the deputy senate minority leader in the 9th assembly. Click on this link for more information on Sen. Lau and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Senator Jimkuta David Yusuf
Sen. Yusuf is currently serving his first-term as senator representing Taraba south senatorial district under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He was declared winner of the senatorial seat by the ruling of the supreme court. Click on this link for more information on Sen. Yusuf and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Senator Manu Haruna
Sen. Haruna is serving his first term as senator representing Taraba central senatorial district under the platform of the People Democratic Party (PDP). He won the election as a representative for Bali/Gassol federal constituency (2011-2015). Click on this link for more information on Sen. Haruna and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
House of Representatives members from Taraba State:
There are six members of the House of Representatives from Taraba State. See the line-up below:
Rep. Abel David Fuoh
Rep. Fuoh is the member representing Sardauna/Kurmi/Gashaka federal constituency in the 10th House of Representatives under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Click on this link for more information on Rep. Fuoh and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Audu Mohammed Lauya
Rep. Lauya is the member representing Karim Lamido/Lau/Ardo-Kola federal constituency in the 10th House of Representatives under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Click on this link for more information on Rep. Lauya and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Jafaru Yakubu
Rep. Yakubu is serving as a member representing Bali/Gassol federal constituency in the 10th House of Representatives under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Click on this link for more information on Rep. Yakubu and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Sadiq Abbas Tafida
Rep. Tafida is currently serving as a first-term member representing Jalingo/Yorro/Zing federal constituency in the 10th House of Representatives under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The 32 years old replaced late Ismaila Maihanci Yushau. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Tafida and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Husseni Mark Bako
Rep. Bako is currently serving as a first term member representing Takum/Donga/Ussa federal constituency in the 10th House of Representatives under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He had served as a member of Taraba State House (2008-2023), and was also the seventh speaker at the state assembly (2014-2015). Click on this link for more information on Rep. Bako and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Zaku Ayuba Aboki Dampar
Rep. Dampar is serving as a member representing Ibi/Wukari federal constituency in the 10th House of Representatives under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Click on this link for more information on Rep. Dampar and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
