List of senators representing Nasarawa West
| Senator | Party | Year | Assembly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abubakar Sodangi | PDP | 1999 - 2011 | 4th | |
 | Abdullahi Adamu | PDP (2011-2018) APC (2019 -2022) | 2011- present | 7th |
| Ahmed Aliyu Wadada | SDP (2023-present) | 2033- present | 10th | |
Nasarawa West senatorial district covers five local governments which include Karu, Keffi, Kokona, Nasarawa and Toto. Keffi is the headquarters (collation centre) of Nasarawa West senatorial district. [1] [2] The district is currently represented by Abdullahi Adamu of the All Progressives Congress, APC. [3]
| Senator | Party | Year | Assembly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abubakar Sodangi | PDP | 1999 - 2011 | 4th | |
| | Abdullahi Adamu | PDP (2011-2018) APC (2019 -2022) | 2011- present | 7th |
| Ahmed Aliyu Wadada | SDP (2023-present) | 2033- present | 10th | |
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