Yaya Bauchi Tongo
Yaya Bauchi Tongo | |
|---|---|
| Constituency | Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 June 1963 Funakaye, Gombe State, Nigeria |
| Died | 12 June 2026 (aged 62) Abuja, Nigeria |
| Party | people Democratic Party |
| Children | 4 |
| Occupation | Businessman politician |
Yaya Bauchi Tongo (18 June 1963 – 12 June 2026) was a Nigerian businessman and politician who represented the Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye constituency in the House of Representatives.[1][2][3][4]
Early life and education
Yaya Bauchi Tongo was born on 18 June 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
Tongo was the honourable 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]
Death
Tongo died at a hospital in Abuja, on 12 June 2026, at the age of 62.[7]
References
- 1 2 Ahmed, Yahaya (19 January 2021). "The bounties of Yaya Bauchi". Blueprint. Abuja, Nigeria. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
- 1 2 "National Assembly | Federal Republic of Nigeria". nass.gov.ng. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
- 1 2 "ShineYourEye". www.shineyoureye.org. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
- ↑ "Full list of Gombe PDP state Assembly, House of Reps' candidates". The Punch. 23 May 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
- ↑ "Primaries: Yaya-Bauchi wins PDP ticket for Gombe-Kwami-Funakaye Federal Constituency". Premium Times. 22 May 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
- ↑ "#ElectionResults: Goje, Dankwambo win Gombe Senate seats". Nigerian Tribune. 27 February 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ↑ "Gombe Rep Yaya Tongo dies in Abuja hospital". Punch. 12 June 2026. Retrieved 12 June 2026.