About Shitu Yusuf (Hon.)

Biography of Hon. Shitu Yusuf

Hon. Shitu Yusuf is a Nigerian politician from Jigawa State and a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He is the APC candidate for the Gwaram Federal Constituency in the 2027 House of Representatives election. Current candidate records list him as 62 years old, with qualifications including a Primary School Certificate, Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) and National Diploma (ND).

Shitu Yusuf has been involved in political and grassroots activities in Jigawa State, particularly within the Gwaram area. His political profile has developed through participation in local political affairs and engagement with communities across the constituency.

The Gwaram Federal Constituency comprises Gwaram Local Government Area and has a predominantly agrarian population. Issues affecting agriculture, rural infrastructure, education, access to basic services and economic opportunities are therefore important areas of constituency representation.

Ahead of the 2027 general election, Shitu Yusuf emerged as the APC candidate for Gwaram Federal Constituency through the party's primary process. His emergence places him among the candidates seeking to represent the constituency in the National Assembly.

As the APC candidate, Shitu Yusuf is seeking to bring his grassroots political experience to federal representation and to serve the interests of the people of Gwaram through legislative participation, constituency engagement and community development initiatives.