Bauchi State, in the north-east Nigeria, has a total of fifteen members in the National Assembly, comprising of three senators and twelve representatives in the House
Bauchi is a state also known as the pearl of tourism. Located in the North-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, it is bordered by Jigawa to the north, Yobe to the northeast, Gombe to the east, Taraba and Plateau to the south, Kaduna to the west and Kano to the northwest. It takes its name from the historic town of Bauchi, which also serves as its capital city. The state was formed in 1976 when the former North-Eastern State was broken up. It originally included the area that is now Gombe State, which became a distinct state in 1996.
What is now Bauchi State has been inhabited for years by various ethnic groups, including the Bolewa, Butawa, and Warji in the central region; the Fulani, Kanuri, and Karai-Karai in the north; the Fulani and Gerawa in and around the city of Bauchi; the Zaar (Sayawa) in the south; the Tangale in the southeast; and the Jarawa in the southwest. Religiously, the vast majority of the state’s population, 85%, are Muslim with smaller Christian and traditionalist minorities at about 6% and 9%, respectively.
As a major agriculture-based state, the Bauchi State economy partially relies on livestock and crops, such as cotton, groundnuts, millet, tomatoes, and yams with advanced irrigation schemes increasing agricultural production since statehood. Other industries include food processing and canning facilities, tin and columbite mining, and tourism in Yankari National Park and its Wikki Warm Springs.
It is currently governed by Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who emerged as governor in 2019 to date.
Senators from Bauchi State
Bauchi State has three senators representing the three senatorial Districts.
Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi
The 64-year-old lawmaker is a second-term senator representing Bauchi Central senatorial district in the 10th Assembly under the PDP. Ningi had served in the House of Representatives three times before proceeding to the Red Chamber. He was the Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum before his suspension on 12th March 2024 over the allegations of N3.7 trillion padding of the 2024 budget and thereafter resigned as the Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum.
The lawmaker began his legislative journey as a member of the House of Representatives from 1999 to 2011. He served as the House Majority Leader as well as the Chairman, House Committee on Solid Minerals (2002 to 2003); Chairman, House sub-committee on Teachers Education (1999 to 2002); Chairman, House sub-committee on NAFDAC (1999 – 2003) Chairman, House sub-committee on Nigeria Football Association (2003 to 2007) and became a member of Inter Parliamentary Union, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and Pan-African Parliament. Click on this link for more information on Sen. Ningi and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Senator Samaila Dahuwa Kaila
Sen. Kaila is a first-term senator representing Bauchi North senatorial district in the 10th Assembly under the PDP. He is Deputy Chairman, Senate Committee on Health. The lawmaker began his legislative journey in 2023 when he was elected as a first-time senator. Click on this link for more information on Sen. Kaila and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Senator Umar Shehu Buba
The 48-year-old lawmaker is a first-term senator representing Bauchi South senatorial district in the 10th Assembly under the All Progressive Congress (APC). He is Chairman, Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence. The lawmaker began his legislative journey in 2023 when he was elected as a first-time senator. Click on this link for more information on Sen. Buba and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Members of the House of Representatives from Bauchi State
There are twelve members of the House of Representatives from Bauchi State. Interestingly, ten of them are first-time lawmakers. The Bauchi contingent comprises members from PDP (7) and APC (5) See the lineup below:
Rep. Kabiru Yusuf Alhaji
Rep. Alhaji, a 41-year-old lawmaker, is a first-term member, representing Alkaleri/Kirfi Federal Constituency in the 10th Assembly under the APC. The lawmaker began his legislative journey in 2023 when he contested and secured a seat in the House of Representatives. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Alhaji and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Aliyu Aminu Garu
The 61-year-old lawmaker is a first-term Member, representing Bauchi Federal Constituency in the 10th Assembly under the PDP. The lawmaker began his legislative journey in 2023 when he contested and secured a seat in the House of Representatives. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Garu and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Leko Jafaru Gambo
The 48-year-old lawmaker is a first-term member, representing Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa Balewa Federal Constituency in the 10th Assembly under the APC. The lawmaker began his legislative journey in 2023 when he contested and secured a seat in the House of Representatives. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Gambo and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Manu Soro Mansur
The 47-year-old lawmaker is a second term Member, representing Darazo/Ganjuwa Federal Constituency in the 10th Assembly under the APC. The lawmaker began his legislative journey in 2019. In 2021, he was selected as a member of the ‘seven wise men’ Conference Committee on the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) and met with its counterpart in the Senate to harmonise certain clauses in the PIB which was passed by both chambers. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Mansur and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Adamu Ibrahim Gamawa
The 55-year-old lawmaker is a first term Member, representing Gamawa Federal Constituency in the 10th Assembly under the APC. He is the Deputy Chairman, Committee on Public Petition. The lawmaker began his legislative journey in 2023 when he contested and secured a seat in the House of Representatives. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Gamawa and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Sani Ibrahim Tanko
The 38-year-old lawmaker is a first term Member, representing the Shira/Giade Federal Constituency in the 10th Assembly under the PDP. He is among the lawmakers who made a 37-man committee to investigate the alleged job racketeering by some federal government agencies and institutions. The lawmaker began his legislative journey in 2023 when he contested and secured a seat in the House of Representatives. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Tanko and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Rabilu Bala
The 50-year-old lawmaker is a first-term Member, representing the Jama’are/Itas/Gadau Federal Constituency in the 10th Assembly under the APC. The lawmaker began his legislative journey in 2019 as a State House of Assembly member representing Itas Gadau in Bauchi State. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Bala and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Auwalu Abdu Gwalabe
The 64-year-old lawmaker is a second term Member, representing Katagum Federal Constituency in the 10th Assembly under the PDP. The lawmaker began his legislative journey in 2007 when he was elected into the Federal House of Representatives from 2007 to 2011 and was re-elected in 2023 to represent Katagum Federal Constituency. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Gwalabe and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Aliyu Bappa Misau
Misau, a 63-year-old lawmaker is a first term Member, representing Misau/Dambam Federal Constituency in the 10th Assembly under the PDP. He is the Deputy Chairman, House Committee on TETFund & other services. The lawmaker began his legislative journey in 2023 when he contested and secured a seat in the House of Representatives. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Misau and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Hashimu Adamu
The 58-year-old lawmaker is a first term Member, representing Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency in the 10th Assembly under the PDP. The lawmaker began his legislative journey in 2023 when he contested and secured a seat in the House of Representatives. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Adamu and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Dabo Ismaila Haruna
Rep. Haruna, a 42-year-old lawmaker is a first term Member, representing Toro Federal Constituency in the 10th Assembly under the APC. The lawmaker is the Chairman, Adhoc Committee on Ecological Funds and Great Green Wall and Deputy Chairman, Committee on Public Assets in the 10th House. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Haruna and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Muhammed Dan Abba Shehu The 60-year-old lawmaker is a first term Member, representing Zaki Federal Constituency in the 10th Assembly under the PDP. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Shehu and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
