Muhammed Dan Abba Shehu | |
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Member of House of Representatives of Nigeria from Bauchi | |
Assumed office 13 June 2023 | |
Preceded by | Tata Omar |
Constituency | Zaki |
Personal details | |
Born | 4 December 1964 |
Political party | Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) |
Muhammed Dan Abba Shehu (born 4 December 1964) is a Nigerian politician and a member of the 10th Federal House of Representatives representing the Zaki constituency under the platform of People's Democratic Party (PDP). [1]
In 2024,Shehu sponsored a motion advocating for free medical treatment for pregnant women at public health institutions during and after childbirth. He referenced a United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) report,emphasising Nigeria's high infant mortality rate and the critical need to improve healthcare delivery systems,particularly for pregnant women,"to alleviate their hardships and boost their confidence". [2] [3] [4]
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