Senator Peter Ndalikali Jiya
About Senator Peter Ndalikali Jiya
Peter Ndalikali Jiya represents Niger South Senatorial District, Niger State, on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party. He was elected in the 2023 general election and took his seat at the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June 2023, succeeding Mohammed Bima Enagi. It is his first term in the Senate.
Jiya's election was challenged at the National and State Houses of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Minna, which upheld his victory in August 2023.
As of August 2026, Jiya remains the senator for Niger South.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the senator for Niger South senatorial district?
Senator Peter Ndalikali Jiya represents the people of Niger South 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 Peter Ndalikali Jiya born?
Peter Ndalikali Jiya was born on 15 June 1958, which makes he 68 years old.
What state does Senator Peter Ndalikali Jiya represent?
Senator Peter Ndalikali Jiya 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 Peter Ndalikali Jiya's religion?
Senator Peter Ndalikali Jiya 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 Niger State
- Governor
- Mohammed Umar Bago
- House of Reps
- 10 members — listed on the Niger State page