Biography
Bala Sani Umar is a member of the House of Representatives representing Tsanyawa/Kunchi Federal Constituency under the All Progressives Congress (APC). An engineer by profession, he earned a B.Eng. from Bayero University, Kano, and an MBA in 2006. Before entering politics, he worked with the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) and Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), later becoming MD/CEO of Sahabi Electrical & Mechanical Co. Ltd. First elected to the House of Representatives in 2019 and re-elected in 2023, he currently chairs the House Committee on Public Service Matters.
Sponsored Bills
| BN | Title | Date Sponsored | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB2000 | National Hajj Commission of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| HB2001 | Violence Against Persons Act (Prohibition) (Amendment) Bill, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| HB2002 | Companies and Allied Matters Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| HB2466 | Exclusive Economic Zone Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
Motions Sponsored 1
| Motion | Date Filed | Outcome | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urgent need to address the rise of insecurity in communities in Kano state bordering Katsina state. | May 22, 2025 | Adopted and referred to the House Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Tradit… | View |
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