Honourable Shehu Saleh
About Hon. Shehu Saleh
Shehu Saleh represents Magama/Rijau federal constituency of Niger State in the 10th House of Representatives, sitting on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. He took the seat following the February 2023 general election.
Saleh was born on 5 February 1969. As of August 2026 he holds no principal office or committee chairmanship recorded in our register. Litigation over the APC primary for the Magama/Rijau seat ahead of the next cycle was before the courts in July 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who represents Magama/Rijau federal constituency in the House of Representatives?
Honourable Shehu Saleh represents Magama/Rijau 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 Shehu Saleh born?
Shehu Saleh was born on 5 February 1969, which makes he 57 years old.
What state does Hon. Shehu Saleh represent?
Hon. Shehu Saleh represents a federal constituency in Niger State, part of Nigeria's North-Central geopolitical zone. Niger 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 Niger State
- Governor
- Mohammed Umar Bago
- House of Reps
- 9 members — listed on the Niger State page