Honourable Bashiru Usman Gorau
About the House of Representatives
The Nigerian House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the bicameral National Assembly. It has 360 members, each elected from a federal constituency apportioned roughly by population. Members serve renewable four-year terms and share law-making authority with the Senate. The House originates appropriation and money bills, conducts oversight of federal agencies and channels grassroots concerns into national policy. It is presided over by the Speaker of the House, who is fourth in the line of presidential succession.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who represents Goronyo/Gada federal constituency in the House of Representatives?
Honourable Bashiru Usman Gorau represents Goronyo/Gada federal constituency in Nigeria's House of Representatives. Members of the House serve renewable four-year terms in the lower chamber of the National Assembly.
When was Bashiru Usman Gorau born?
Bashiru Usman Gorau was born on 15 September 1980, which makes he 45 years old.
What state does Hon. Bashiru Usman Gorau represent?
Hon. Bashiru Usman Gorau represents a federal constituency in Sokoto State, part of Nigeria's North-West geopolitical zone. Sokoto State has multiple federal constituencies, each electing one member to the House.
What does a member of the House of Representatives do?
Members of the House of Representatives make laws for the federation, originate appropriation and money bills, conduct oversight of federal ministries and agencies, and represent grassroots interests in the National Assembly. The House has 360 members, each elected from a federal constituency drawn by population.
Government of Sokoto State
- Governor
- Ahmad Aliyu
- House of Reps
- 8 members — listed on the Sokoto State page