Senator Kawu Sumaila
Senator Kawu Sumaila represents Kano South in the 10th National Assembly of Nigeria.
Kawu Sumaila represents the people of Kano South senatorial district. He is a Muslim from Kano state in the North-West region of the country. He was born on 3 March 1968.
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 Kano South senatorial district?
Senator Kawu Sumaila represents the people of Kano South 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 Kawu Sumaila born?
Kawu Sumaila was born on 3 March 1968.
What state does Senator Kawu Sumaila represent?
Senator Kawu Sumaila 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 Kawu Sumaila's religion?
Senator Kawu Sumaila 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.