Senator Shuaibu Isa Lau
About Senator Shuaibu Isa Lau
Shuaibu Isa Lau represents the Taraba North senatorial district on the Peoples Democratic Party platform and has sat in the Senate for the 10th National Assembly since June 2023. Born 27 November 1960, he first contested the district in 2015.
Lau entered the chamber on 5 July 2017, after litigation voided the return of Abubakar Sani Danladi and he was sworn in for the balance of the 8th Assembly. He was returned in 2019, defeating Ahmed Yusuf of the All Progressives Congress by 113,580 votes to 111,412, and re-elected in 2023. In the 9th Senate (2019–2023) he chaired the Committee on Public Procurement.
As of August 2026 our records show Lau still sitting for Taraba North on the PDP platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the senator for Taraba North senatorial district?
Senator Shuaibu Isa Lau represents the people of Taraba North senatorial district in the 10th National Assembly. The senator serves a four-year term and is one of three senators from Taraba State.
When was Shuaibu Isa Lau born?
Shuaibu Isa Lau was born on 27 November 1960, which makes he 65 years old.
What state does Senator Shuaibu Isa Lau represent?
Senator Shuaibu Isa Lau represents Taraba State in the North-East geopolitical zone in the Nigerian Senate. Each state in Nigeria has three senators, one for each of its three senatorial districts.
What is Senator Shuaibu Isa Lau's religion?
Senator Shuaibu Isa Lau 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 Taraba State
- Governor
- Agbu Kefas
- Senators
- David JimkutaHaruna Manu
- House of Reps
- 6 members — listed on the Taraba State page