Usman Bayero Nafada | |
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Senator for Gombe North | |
In office 9 June 2015 – 9 June 2019 | |
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria | |
In office 2 November 2007 – 6 June 2011 | |
Speaker | Dimeji Bankole |
Preceded by | Babangida Nguroje |
Succeeded by | Chukwuemeka Ihedioha |
Personal details | |
Born | 2 January 1961 |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Political party | People's Democratic Party |
Residence(s) | Abuja, Gombe |
Occupation | Politician |
Senator Usman Bayero Nafada (born 2 January 1961) is a former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria representing Dukku/Nafada Federal Constituency of Gombe state, and a former senator for the Gombe North senatorial district in 2015 under the umbrella of the People's Democratic Party (PDP). He was the 2019 Peoples Democratic Party's gubernatorial candidate in Gombe State.[1] Nafada holds different titles and awards which include Sarkin Yakin Nafada, Dan Rimin Gona, Madawakin Akko, Durbin Tangale, Maje Keran Funakaye, Enyi of Igbo Anambara, Garkuwan Matasan Arewa, and Commander of the Order of Niger (CON).