Lawal Yahaya Gumau | |
|---|---|
| Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing Bauchi South | |
| Assumed office 2018 | |
| 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 |
Lawal Yahaya Gumau (born 26 August 1968) is a Nigerian politician who is currently serving as a Senator from Bauchi South Senatorial District.[1] Prior to becoming a senator, Gumau served for two terms in House of Representatives representing the Toro Constituency.[2] 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.[3]
He is a philanthropist, who has aided in the provision of Jobs and education for youths.[4][5]
- ^ "INEC issues certificates of return to new senators-elect". 14 August 2018. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ Admin. "HON. GUMAU YAHAYA BIOGRAPHY / PROFILE". Manpower. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
- ^ Admin. "APC's Gumau wins Bauchi South Senate seat: Full result". NAN. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
- ^ "Bauchi youths commend Senator Gumau". 16 January 2020.
- ^ "'I'm not Buhari's, governor's anointed candidate'". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 10 August 2018. Retrieved 21 February 2022.