Senator Jibrin Isah
About Senator Jibrin Isah
Jibrin Isah, widely known as Echocho, has been Senator for Kogi East since 11 June 2019 and was re-elected in 2023 on the All Progressives Congress platform, making the 10th National Assembly his second term.
Born on 28 February 1960, Isah built his early career in merchant banking, joining Chase Merchant Bank as an analyst in 1988 and rising through Afribank International Limited to become managing director of AIL Securities Limited in 1998. He holds a B.Sc. in economics from Bayero University Kano (1983), master's degrees from the University of Lagos (1991) and the University of Ibadan (2002), and an MBA from the University of Nigeria (2003). He sought the Kogi State governorship in 2011 and 2015 before winning the Kogi East seat at a supplementary election in 2019 with 134,189 votes.
As of August 2026 he remains a serving APC senator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the senator for Kogi East senatorial district?
Senator Jibrin Isah represents the people of Kogi East senatorial district in the 10th National Assembly. The senator serves a four-year term and is one of three senators from Kogi State.
When was Jibrin Isah born?
Jibrin Isah was born on 28 February 1960, which makes he 66 years old.
What state does Senator Jibrin Isah represent?
Senator Jibrin Isah represents Kogi State in the North-Central geopolitical zone in the Nigerian Senate. Each state in Nigeria has three senators, one for each of its three senatorial districts.
What is Senator Jibrin Isah's religion?
Senator Jibrin Isah 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 Kogi State
- Governor
- Ahmed Usman Ododo
- House of Reps
- 9 members — listed on the Kogi State page