Senator Umar Shehu Buba
Senator Umar Shehu Buba represents Bauchi South in the 10th National Assembly of Nigeria.
Umar Shehu Buba represents the people of Bauchi South senatorial district. He is a Muslim from Bauchi state in the North-East region of the country. He was born on 2 October 1976 (49 years old).
About the Nigerian Senate
The Nigerian Senate is the upper chamber of the National Assembly. It comprises 109 senators — three from each of the 36 states and one representing the Federal Capital Territory. Senators are elected for renewable four-year terms and have constitutional powers to make laws for the federation, confirm presidential nominees, ratify treaties and exercise oversight of the executive arm of government. The Senate is presided over by the Senate President, who is third in line of presidential succession after the Vice President.
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.