Lawal Yahaya Gumau
Lawal Yahaya Gumau | |
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| Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing Bauchi South | |
| In office 2018–2023 | |
| Preceded by | Malam Wakili |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lawal Yahaya Gumau 26 August 1968 Bauchi, Nigeria |
| Died | 22 February 2025 (aged 56) |
| Political party | All Progressive Congress |
| Residence(s) | Abuja (official) Bauchi (private) |
| Alma mater | Bauchi State Polytechnic University of Maiduguri, Borno State (BSc) |
| Profession | Businessman politician |
Lawal Yahaya Gumau (26 August 1968 – 22 February 2025) was a Nigerian politician, who served as a Senator from Bauchi South Senatorial District, from 2018 until 2023. Prior to becoming a senator, Gumau served for two terms in House of Representatives representing the Toro Constituency. He became a Senator by winning 119,489 votes to defeat his closest rival, Ladan Salihu of the Peoples Democratic Party, who received 50,256 votes to win a 2018 by-election due to the death of Senator Malam Wakili.
Gumau was a philanthropist, who aided in the provision of jobs and education for youths. He died on 22 February 2025, at the age of 56.