Senator Mohammed Sani Musa
About Senator Mohammed Sani Musa
Mohammed Sani Musa is the Senator for Niger East, Niger State, on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. He first won the seat at the 2019 general election, polling 229,415 votes against 116,143 for the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, and took office in June 2019; his return was affirmed by the Supreme Court on 14 June 2019. He was re-elected in 2023 for a second term.
Musa took a degree in business administration from Ahmadu Bello University in 1990 and holds postgraduate qualifications from the University of London and the University of Liverpool. He was managing director of First Pacific Nigeria Limited from 1997 to 2007, chaired Activate Technologies Limited from 2011 to 2017, and advised the Niger State government on investment and infrastructure. He chairs the Senate Committee on Finance in the 10th Assembly and was conferred with the Commander of the Order of the Niger in October 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the senator for Niger East senatorial district?
Senator Mohammed Sani Musa represents the people of Niger East senatorial district in the 10th National Assembly. The senator serves a four-year term and is one of three senators from Niger State.
When was Mohammed Sani Musa born?
Mohammed Sani Musa was born on 11 May 1965, which makes he 61 years old.
What state does Senator Mohammed Sani Musa represent?
Senator Mohammed Sani Musa represents Niger 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 Mohammed Sani Musa's religion?
Senator Mohammed Sani Musa 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 Niger State
- Governor
- Mohammed Umar Bago
- House of Reps
- 10 members — listed on the Niger State page