Lawal Yahaya Gumau
Lawal Yahaya Gumau (born 26 August 1968) is Nigerian politician who is currently serving as a Senator from Bauchi South Senatorial District. Prior to becoming a senator, Gumau served for two terms in House of Representatives representing the Toro Constituency. He became a Senator by winning 119,489 votes to defeat his closest rival, Ladan Salihu of the Peoples Democratic Party, who received 50,256 votes to win a 2018 by-election due to the death of Senator Malam Wakili.
Lawal Yahaya Gumau | |
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| Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing Bauchi South | |
| Assumed office 2018 Serving with Suleiman Nazif Isah Misau | |
| Preceded by | Malam Wakili |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lawal Yahaya Gumau 26 August 1968 Bauchi, Nigeria |
| Political party | All Progressive Congress |
| Residence(s) | Abuja (official) Bauchi (private) |
| Alma mater | Bauchi State Polytechnic University of Maiduguri, Borno State (BSc) |
| Profession | Businessman politician |
He is a philanthropist, who has aided in the provision of Jobs and education for youths.
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