Senator Yahaya Abubakar Abdullahi
Senator Yahaya Abubakar Abdullahi represents Kebbi North in the 10th National Assembly of Nigeria.
Yahaya Abubakar Abdullahi represents the people of Kebbi North senatorial district. He is a Muslim from Kebbi state in the North-West region of the country. He was born on 10 December 1950.
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 Kebbi North senatorial district?
Senator Yahaya Abubakar Abdullahi represents the people of Kebbi North senatorial district in the 10th National Assembly. The senator serves a four-year term and is one of three senators from Kebbi State.
When was Yahaya Abubakar Abdullahi born?
Yahaya Abubakar Abdullahi was born on 10 December 1950.
What state does Senator Yahaya Abubakar Abdullahi represent?
Senator Yahaya Abubakar Abdullahi represents Kebbi 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 Yahaya Abubakar Abdullahi's religion?
Senator Yahaya Abubakar Abdullahi 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.