Aliyu Aminu Garu
Honourable Aliyu Aminu Garu [1] | |
|---|---|
| Member of the 10th House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office June 2023 | |
| Constituency | Bauchi Federal Constituency |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 September 1962 Bauchi State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Aliyu Aminu Garu is a Nigerian politician at the House of Representatives level. He serves as the Federal Representative representing Bauchi constituency in the 10th National Assembly.[2] He has sponsored 8 bills and moved motions at the National Assembly.[3] Prior to this, he served as the chairman of Bauchi Local Government during the administration of Governor Ahmed Muazu in early 2000.
Early life and education
Aliyu Aminu Garu was born on September 30, 1962, near Alkali Aminu House along Gombe Road in Bauchi, Nigeria. He pursued higher education, earning an Advanced Diploma.
Career
Garu is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He entered politics and won the House of Representatives seat for Bauchi Federal Constituency with 37,760 votes. He has been the acting member representing Bauchi since June 2023.
Controversy
In 2024, his wife, Hajiya Fatima Aminu Aliyu Garu, faced public backlash after distributing sugarcane sticks as part of an empowerment initiative for youths in Bauchi.[4] Critics argued that the gesture was insufficient and symbolic of a lack of substantive action by Garu and his family to address the pressing economic challenges in his constituency. This sparked debates on social media about the priorities of elected officials in delivering impactful community programs.[5][6]
Philanthropy
Garu is recognized for his involvement in community development and empowerment programs. In 2024, he initiated an empowerment scheme within Bauchi Federal Constituency, distributing cash and fertilizer worth ₦85 million to youth, women, and vulnerable civilians.[7] This initiative aimed to enhance agricultural productivity and financially relieve struggling families.
Garu invested in infrastructure development within his constituency. He facilitated the installation of solar-powered streetlights across various communities.[8] He supported education by donating materials to schools and sponsoring underprivileged students for higher education.
References
- ^ "Lawmaker's wife under fire for 'empowering' youths with sugarcane". Daily Trust. 12 September 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ Nigeria, Ripples (28 November 2024). "Fulfill your promise, fix our dilapidated school, Bauchi communities tell lawmaker". Latest Nigeria News | Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ "10th National Assembly Members - Voter - Validating the Office of the Electorate on Representation". orderpaper.ng. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ Opeyemi (12 September 2024). "Wife Of Nigerian House Of Reps Member, Aminu Aliyu 'Empowers Bauchi Youths With Sugarcane Sticks'". The Capital NG. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ Ogunseyin, Oluyemi (12 September 2024). "PRP knocks Bauchi Rep over wife's sugarcane 'empowerment'". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ "Wife of House of Reps member trends amid reports she shared sugar cane to "empower" youths in her community". Linda Ikeji's Blog. 11 September 2024. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ "Bauchi Rep Distributes N85m Empowerment – BASG". Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ Go, Ogbeni (21 July 2023). "Bauchi Reps Lunched Second Phase Of Solar Project". Retrieved 25 November 2024.