Honourable Midala Usman Balami
About Hon. Midala Usman Balami
Midala Usman Balami represents Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency of Borno State in the House of Representatives, elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the 2023 general election. He was born 3 July 1980.
Balami has concentrated his floor interventions on insecurity in the North East, repeatedly calling for rescue operations after mass abductions in Borno and, in July 2025, backing the proposed creation of a Savannah State from parts of the region. He has also run constituency schemes including fertiliser distribution to farmers in 2025.
In April 2026 he obtained nomination papers to seek re-election for the constituency ahead of the 2027 general election.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who represents Askira-Uba/Hawul federal constituency in the House of Representatives?
Honourable Midala Usman Balami represents Askira-Uba/Hawul 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 Midala Usman Balami born?
Midala Usman Balami was born on 3 July 1980, which makes he 46 years old.
What state does Hon. Midala Usman Balami represent?
Hon. Midala Usman Balami represents a federal constituency in Borno State, part of Nigeria's North-East geopolitical zone. Borno 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 Borno State
- Governor
- Babagana Zulum
- House of Reps
- 9 members — listed on the Borno State page