Yaya Bauchi Tongo
Yaya Bauchi Tongo | |
|---|---|
| Constituency | Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 June 1963 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | people Democratic Party |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence(s) | Gombe Abuja |
| Occupation | Businessman politician |
Yaya Bauchi Tongo (born 18 June 1963) is a Nigerian businessman and politician representing the Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Constituency in the House of Representatives of Nigeria.[1][2][3][4]
Early life and education[edit]
Yaya Bauchi Tongo was born in 1963 in Funakaye Local Government Area of Gombe State.[2] He attended elementary and secondary schools, earning the First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) and Senior School Certificate (SSCE) in turn. He then attended college and graduated with a B.Tech. in business management.[3]
Political career[edit]
Tongo was formerly the honorable chairman of the Funakaye Local Government Council and a special adviser to the Gombe State Government.[1] He was then chosen to serve in the Gombe State House of Assembly.[5] He was elected as a member of the House of Representatives, representing Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye in the 2023 general election.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Ahmed, Yahaya (19 January 2021). "The bounties of Yaya Bauchi". Blueprint Newspapers. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
- ^ a b "National Assembly | Federal Republic of Nigeria". nass.gov.ng. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
- ^ a b "ShineYourEye". www.shineyoureye.org. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
- ^ "Full list of Gombe PDP state Assembly, House of Reps' candidates". Punch Newspapers. 23 May 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
- ^ "Primaries: Yaya-Bauchi wins PDP ticket for Gombe-Kwami-Funakaye Federal Constituency". Premium Times Nigeria. 22 May 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
- ^ "#ElectionResults: Goje, Dankwambo win Gombe Senate seats". Tribune Online. 27 February 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
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