Honourable Jaafaru Chiroma Yakubu
About Hon. Jaafaru Chiroma Yakubu
Jaafaru Chiroma Yakubu represents Bali/Gassol Federal Constituency of Taraba State in the 10th House of Representatives, sitting on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He won the PDP ticket for the seat in the 2022 primaries and took office after the 2023 general election.
Born 18 June 1975, Yakubu's constituency record in the 10th Assembly includes a rural electrification project reported in December 2024 and an empowerment programme launched in July 2025.
He received traditional titles in Taraba State in May 2026. As of August 2026 he remains the member for Bali/Gassol.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who represents Bali/Gassol federal constituency in the House of Representatives?
Honourable Jaafaru Chiroma Yakubu represents Bali/Gassol 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 Jaafaru Chiroma Yakubu born?
Jaafaru Chiroma Yakubu was born on 18 June 1975, which makes he 51 years old.
What state does Hon. Jaafaru Chiroma Yakubu represent?
Hon. Jaafaru Chiroma Yakubu represents a federal constituency in Taraba State, part of Nigeria's North-East geopolitical zone. Taraba 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 Taraba State
- Governor
- Agbu Kefas
- House of Reps
- 5 members — listed on the Taraba State page