Umaru Bago

Hon. Mohammed Umaru Bago is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gubernatorial flagbearer of the party in Niger State and Member of the House of Representatives, representing Chachanga Federal Constituency of Niger State. He was born in Minna, Niger State on 22nd February, 1974 to Nupe extraction. Hon. Bago got a Bachelor's degree in political science from Uthman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto.

Both his re-election in 2015 for a second term and his expected election in 2019 demonstrate the widespread support with which he is held by the people of his country. Hon Bago has served at various times with dedication in the following Committees: Banking and Finance, Appropriation, Education, Internal Security, Defence, Loans and Debts, National Planning, Media, Civil Society and Donor Agencies, Police and Public Accounts. During his second term, he was the House Committee Chairman on Maritime Safety and Education and also functioned as House Committee Member on Works, IDPs, Tertiary and ICT Committees accordingly.

Hon. Mohammed Bago is a strong advocate of good government and a wonderful facilitator in the House of Representatives. A core party man of Nupe extraction, Hon. Bago has an eye for the governor seat of his State in 2023 with the hashtag #StrongerTogether 2023. He is a famous philanthropist of repute, through his Bago Foundation he has enhanced access to education for his countrymen.