Honourable Umar Musa Yabo
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 Yabo/Shagari federal constituency in the House of Representatives?
Honourable Umar Musa Yabo represents Yabo/Shagari 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 Umar Musa Yabo born?
Umar Musa Yabo was born on 6 April 1971, which makes he 55 years old.
What state does Hon. Umar Musa Yabo represent?
Hon. Umar Musa Yabo 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