Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua
About Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua
Abdulaziz Musa Yar'Adua has represented Katsina Central in the Nigerian Senate since 13 June 2023, elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. He took the seat in a narrow contest, polling 153,512 votes against the Peoples Democratic Party candidate's 152,140 in the February 2023 election, and is serving his first term.
Yar'Adua served in the Nigerian Army from 1981 until his retirement in 2010 as a lieutenant colonel. He sought office without success in earlier cycles, losing APC primary contests in 2015 and 2019 before winning the party's senatorial nomination on 29 May 2022. He holds the traditional title of Mutawallen Katsina and is a brother of the late President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua and of the late General Shehu Musa Yar'Adua.
As of August 2026 he remains an APC senator for Katsina Central.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the senator for Katsina Central senatorial district?
Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua represents the people of Katsina Central senatorial district in the 10th National Assembly. The senator serves a four-year term and is one of three senators from Katsina State.
When was Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua born?
Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua was born on 4 August 1964, which makes he 62 years old.
What state does Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua represent?
Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua represents Katsina State in the North-West geopolitical zone in the Nigerian Senate. Each state in Nigeria has three senators, one for each of its three senatorial districts.
What is Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua's religion?
Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua is a Muslim. Religious identity is not a legal qualification for senatorial office in Nigeria, but it is often reflected in constituency representation across the country's diverse zones.
What does a Nigerian senator do?
A senator is a member of the upper chamber of Nigeria's National Assembly. Senators make federal laws, approve presidential appointments, ratify international treaties, oversee the executive arm of government and advocate for the interests of their senatorial district. The Senate has 109 members in total.
Government of Katsina State
- Governor
- Dikko Umar Radda
- House of Reps
- 15 members — listed on the Katsina State page