Biography
Gaza Jonathan Gbefwi is a Nigerian politician and legislator serving in the House of Representatives, representing the Karu/Keffi/Kokona Federal Constituency of Nasarawa State. He is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Born in Nasarawa State, Gbefwi holds degrees in International Studies and Diplomacy as well as an MBA, equipping him with a strong background in governance and policy engagement.
He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2015 and re-elected in subsequent terms, becoming one of the longest-serving lawmakers from Nasarawa. Over the years, he has served on several committees and is currently the Chairman of the House Committee on Finance in the 10th National Assembly.
Gbefwi is recognized for his advocacy on fiscal transparency, local governance, and youth empowerment. He has sponsored bills aimed at improving Nigeria’s tax framework, public accountability, and economic diversification. In his constituency, he is known for education and health-oriented projects, including scholarship schemes and primary healthcare initiatives.
Sponsored Bills
| BN | Title | Date Sponsored | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB7 | Armed Forces Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 | Jul 05, 2023 | Consolidated | View |
| HB751 | Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 | Oct 25, 2023 | Awaiting Cmtt Report | View |
| HB752 | Nigerian Solid Minerals Company (Establishment) Bill, 2023 | Oct 25, 2023 | Awaiting Cmtt Report | View |
| HB1310 | A bill to decentralization and governance of natural resources in the Federal Republic of Nigeria | May 09, 2024 | Awaiting Cmtt Report | View |
| HB14 | A bill to to increase the age of retirement of Police Officers to 65 years, to provide for the Engagement as Consultants, of Senior Compulsorily Retired Officers - Police Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 | Jul 05, 2023 | Awaiting Cmtt Report | View |
| HB3010 | Nigerian Institute of Mining and Geo sciences, Garaku, Nasarwa State (Establishment) Bill, 2025 | Feb 20, 2025 | Awaiting Cmtt Report | View |
| HB2215 | Institute of Chartered Applied Information Management Professionals of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2025 | May 06, 2025 | Awaiting Cmtt Report | View |
| HB2364 | A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal Institute of Mining and Geosciences, Ekiti Ikoro | Jun 24, 2025 | Awaiting Cmtt Report | View |
| HB2361 | Federal Institute of Mining and Geoscience, Takum, Taraba State (Establishment) Bill, 2025 | Jun 24, 2025 | Awaiting Cmtt Report | View |
| HB 2362 | Federal Institute of Mining and Geoscience, Gusau, Zamfara State (Establishment) Bill, 2025 | Jun 24, 2025 | Awaiting Cmtt Report | View |
Motions Sponsored 2
| Motion | Date Filed | Outcome | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motion on the call for immediate improvement of toll gates in Nasarawa state. | Feb 13, 2025 | adopted | View |
| Need to investigate the illegality of the purported issuance of land title documents to some real estate developers. | Jun 06, 2024 | Adopted as amended and referred to the House Committee on Federal Capital Territory. | View |
Petitions Presented
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