Taraba North Senatorial District is one of the three senatorial districts in Taraba State, Nigeria. The district lies in the northern part of the state, sharing borders with Bauchi and Adamawa States. The district has its roots in the old Gongola State, from which Taraba was carved out in 1991. The region has long been home to various indigenous communities, including the Mumuye, Fulani, Jenjo people, Wurkun, and others. Taraba north senatorial district consists of 6 Local government areas which are: Jalingo, Yorro, Zing, Karim Lamido, Lau, Ardo-Kola.
List of Senators Representing the District
+ Senators representing Taraba North Senatorial District No. Tenure Senator Party Republic Notes 1 1999–2003 Bala Abdullahi Adamu PDP 4th Former Nigerian Ambassador and elder statesman 2 2003–2007 Ambuno Zik Sunday PDP 5th Serve one term 3 2007–2011 Anthony George Manzo PDP 6th Former medical doctor and ambassador 4 2011–2015 Aisha Alhassan PDP 7th Former Deputy Governor of Taraba State 5 2015–2017 Abubakar Sani Danladi PDP 8th Sacked by supreme court in June, 2017 6 2017–present Shuaibu Isa Lau PDP 8th, 9th and 10th He was declared the winner after a court ruling on 23 June 2017 He was subsequently reelected for two additional terms
See also
2023 Nigerian Senate elections in Taraba State
2023 Nigerian Senate election
References