Honourable Yaya-Bauchi Tongo
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 Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye federal constituency in the House of Representatives?
Honourable Yaya-Bauchi Tongo represents Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye 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 Yaya-Bauchi Tongo born?
Yaya-Bauchi Tongo was born on 18 June 1963, which makes he 63 years old.
What state does Hon. Yaya-Bauchi Tongo represent?
Hon. Yaya-Bauchi Tongo represents a federal constituency in Gombe State, part of Nigeria's North-East geopolitical zone. Gombe 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 Gombe State
- Governor
- Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya
- House of Reps
- 8 members — listed on the Gombe State page