Senator Sahabi Alhaji Yaú
About Senator Sahabi Alhaji Yaú
Sahabi Alhaji Yaú represents Zamfara North Senatorial District, Zamfara State, in the 10th National Assembly. He was elected in the 2023 general election and took his seat at the inauguration on 13 June 2023, his first term in the Senate.
As of August 2026, Yaú remains the senator for Zamfara North.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the senator for Zamfara North senatorial district?
Senator Sahabi Alhaji Yaú represents the people of Zamfara North senatorial district in the 10th National Assembly. The senator serves a four-year term and is one of three senators from Zamfara State.
When was Sahabi Alhaji Yaú born?
Sahabi Alhaji Yaú was born on 16 July 1956, which makes he 70 years old.
What state does Senator Sahabi Alhaji Yaú represent?
Senator Sahabi Alhaji Yaú represents Zamfara 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 Sahabi Alhaji Yaú's religion?
Senator Sahabi Alhaji Yaú 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 Zamfara State
- Governor
- Dauda Lawal
- House of Reps
- 7 members — listed on the Zamfara State page