Senator Khabeeb Mustapha
About Senator Khabeeb Mustapha
Khabeeb Mustapha, also rendered Mustapha Khabeeb, is the Senator for Jigawa South-West, Jigawa State, elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He won the February 2023 general election, unseating the incumbent Mohammed Sabo Nakudu of the All Progressives Congress, and took his seat when the 10th National Assembly was inaugurated on 13 June 2023. His was the only Jigawa senatorial district the PDP took in that cycle.
Public records of Mustapha's career before the Senate are limited. In November 2024 he signed a youth empowerment bond in Jigawa State.
As of August 2026 he is serving his first term, which runs to 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the senator for JIGAWA SOUTH WEST senatorial district?
Senator Khabeeb Mustapha represents the people of JIGAWA SOUTH WEST senatorial district in the 10th National Assembly. The senator serves a four-year term and is one of three senators from Jigawa State.
When was Khabeeb Mustapha born?
Khabeeb Mustapha was born on 19 October 1951, which makes he 74 years old.
What state does Senator Khabeeb Mustapha represent?
Senator Khabeeb Mustapha represents Jigawa 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 Khabeeb Mustapha's religion?
Senator Khabeeb Mustapha 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 Jigawa State
- Governor
- Umar Namadi
- House of Reps
- 11 members — listed on the Jigawa State page