Honourable Bello Hassan Shinkafi

Hon. Bello Hassan Shinkafi represents Shinkafi/Zurmi in Nigeria's 10th House of Representatives.

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Bello Hassan Shinkafi represents the people of Shinkafi/Zurmi federal constituency. He is a Muslim from Zamfara state in the North-West region of the country. He was born on 11 February 1969.

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 Shinkafi/Zurmi federal constituency in the House of Representatives?

Honourable Bello Hassan Shinkafi represents Shinkafi/Zurmi 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 Bello Hassan Shinkafi born?

Bello Hassan Shinkafi was born on 11 February 1969.

What state does Hon. Bello Hassan Shinkafi represent?

Hon. Bello Hassan Shinkafi represents a federal constituency in Zamfara State, part of Nigeria's North-West geopolitical zone. Zamfara 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.

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