Senator Barau Jibrin
About Senator Barau Jibrin
Barau Jibrin has been Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate since 13 June 2023, elected unopposed at the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly. He represents Kano North Senatorial District on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, a seat he has held since 2015 and retained at the 2019 and 2023 general elections.
Born in Kabo, Kano State, in June 1959, Barau served in the House of Representatives from 1999 to 2003 for Tarauni Federal Constituency, chairing its Appropriations and Power committees. In the Senate he has chaired the committees on Petroleum (Downstream), Tertiary Institutions and TETFund, and Appropriations, and was secretary of the Northern Senators' Forum from 2016 to 2021. He was conferred with the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic in October 2024.
As of August 2026 Barau remains Deputy Senate President; in May 2026 he emerged the APC candidate for Kano North ahead of the 2027 general election.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the senator for Kano North senatorial district?
Senator Barau Jibrin represents the people of Kano North senatorial district in the 10th National Assembly. The senator serves a four-year term and is one of three senators from Kano State.
When was Barau Jibrin born?
Barau Jibrin was born on 19 June 1959, which makes he 67 years old.
What state does Senator Barau Jibrin represent?
Senator Barau Jibrin represents Kano 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 Barau Jibrin's religion?
Senator Barau Jibrin 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 Kano State
- Governor
- Abba Kabir Yusuf
- Senators
- Kawu SumailaRufai Sani Hanga
- House of Reps
- 24 members — listed on the Kano State page