Senator Umar Shehu Buba
About Senator Umar Shehu Buba
Umar Shehu Buba has represented Bauchi South Senatorial District in the Nigerian Senate since 13 June 2023, on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. He polled 175,505 votes at the February 2023 election to defeat the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, who took 165,727 votes, and is serving his first term.
Before his election Buba was senior special assistant to a former governor of Bauchi State, Isa Yuguda, and a special adviser to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar. He also chaired farmer–herder conflict resolution committees at Plateau State and federal level. In the 10th Senate he chairs the Committee on National Security and Intelligence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the senator for Bauchi South senatorial district?
Senator Umar Shehu Buba represents the people of Bauchi South senatorial district in the 10th National Assembly. The senator serves a four-year term and is one of three senators from Bauchi State.
When was Umar Shehu Buba born?
Umar Shehu Buba was born on 2 October 1976, which makes he 49 years old.
What state does Senator Umar Shehu Buba represent?
Senator Umar Shehu Buba represents Bauchi 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 Umar Shehu Buba's religion?
Senator Umar Shehu Buba 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 Bauchi State
- Governor
- Bala Mohammed
- House of Reps
- 12 members — listed on the Bauchi State page