Senator Patrick Abba Moro
About Senator Patrick Abba Moro
Patrick Abba Moro represents Benue South Senatorial District, Benue State, on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party. He first took the seat on 11 June 2019, succeeding David Mark, and was returned for a second term with the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June 2023. He has served as Senate Minority Leader since 21 November 2023.
Moro was Minister of Interior from July 2011 to May 2015 under President Goodluck Jonathan, and earlier chaired Okpokwu Local Government Council in 1998. His tenure at the Interior Ministry was marked by the March 2014 Nigeria Immigration Service recruitment exercise, in which 20 applicants died in stampedes; he was later arraigned on related charges and pleaded not guilty.
As of August 2026, Moro remains Senate Minority Leader.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the senator for Benue South senatorial district?
Senator Patrick Abba Moro represents the people of Benue South senatorial district in the 10th National Assembly. The senator serves a four-year term and is one of three senators from Benue State.
When was Patrick Abba Moro born?
Patrick Abba Moro was born on 3 July 1956, which makes he 70 years old.
What state does Senator Patrick Abba Moro represent?
Senator Patrick Abba Moro represents Benue 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 Patrick Abba Moro's religion?
Senator Patrick Abba Moro is a Christian. 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 Benue State
- Governor
- Hyacinth Alia
- House of Reps
- 11 members — listed on the Benue State page