Portrait of Senator David Jimkuta
10th National Assembly · Senate

Senator David Jimkuta

Verified · updated October 7, 2023

Senator David Jimkuta represents Taraba South in the 10th National Assembly of Nigeria.

Senatorial District
Taraba South
State
Taraba
Date of birth
11 July 1980 (45)
Religion
Muslim
Gender
Male
Zone
North-East

About the Nigerian Senate

The Nigerian Senate is the upper chamber of the National Assembly. It comprises 109 senators — three from each of the 36 states and one representing the Federal Capital Territory. Senators are elected for renewable four-year terms and have constitutional powers to make laws for the federation, confirm presidential nominees, ratify treaties and exercise oversight of the executive arm of government. The Senate is presided over by the Senate President, who is third in line of presidential succession after the Vice President.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the senator for Taraba South senatorial district?

Senator David Jimkuta represents the people of Taraba South senatorial district in the 10th National Assembly. The senator serves a four-year term and is one of three senators from Taraba State.

When was David Jimkuta born?

David Jimkuta was born on 11 July 1980, which makes he 45 years old.

What state does Senator David Jimkuta represent?

Senator David Jimkuta represents Taraba State in the North-East geopolitical zone in the Nigerian Senate. Each state in Nigeria has three senators, one for each of its three senatorial districts.

What is Senator David Jimkuta's religion?

Senator David Jimkuta 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.

State Government

Government of Taraba State

Governor
Agbu Kefas
House of Reps
7 members — listed on the Taraba State page
Taraba State — capital, slogan & LGAs

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