How Many Senators Do We Have in Nigeria and What Are Their Senatorial Districts?

There are 109 senators in Nigeria. Each of the 36 states in Nigeria is divided into 3 senatorial districts, with each district electing one senator.

Senators are members of the legislative arm of government, otherwise known as the National Assembly of Nigeria. In the country, the legislature is a bicameral body that comprises both the Senate (Upper Chamber) and the House of Representatives (Lower Chamber). Members of either chamber are elected to represent their senatorial zones/constituencies and to pass legislation that will benefit the public.

Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa inhabited by more than 250 ethnic groups that speak about 500 distinct languages, operates a government that is modeled after that of the United States. Generally described as a federal republic, the government works within the framework of a federal, presidential, and representative democratic republic. What this means is that executive power in the country is exercised by a President elected by popular vote. The president is both the head of state and head of government. Like it is in the US, there are other arms of the Nigerian government; the judiciary and legislative. The legislative branch of government is charged with making laws while the judiciary upholds these laws.

Number of Senators in Nigeria

The Senate is made up of 109 members (Senators) that come from different states of the federation, and the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja. Each of Nigeria’s 36 states is divided into three senatorial zones, meaning that each state elects three Senators from these zones that go to the National Assembly. Since the Federal Capital Territory is not a state, it only gets to elect one Senator.

Proceedings in the Senate are guided and regulated by the Senate President. According to the Nigerian presidential line of succession, the person who occupies this position is third in line after the Vice President of Nigeria to act as President if the incumbent is for any reason unable to continue in the position. The Senate President is assisted by the Deputy President of the Senate. Other principal officers in the Upper Chamber include the Majority Leader, Deputy Majority Leader, Minority Leader, Deputy Minority Leader, Chief Whip, Deputy Chief Whip, Minority Whip, and Deputy Minority Whip.

Functions of the Senate in Nigeria

The main function of the Nigerian Senate is to make laws. However, the body has a couple of other functions that it is charged with carrying out.

• Make Laws: This is the main function of the legislative arm of government.
• Amending Laws: The Senate has the power to correct any defects in the existing laws of the land.
• Judicial Appointment Approvals: The Chief Justice who is the head of the judiciary is appointed by the President on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council. Because the three arms of government exist to serve as a check on the others, this position needs to be confirmed by the Senate.
• Federal Appointment Approvals: Other appointments at the federal level that is made by the executive arm, like ministers and cabinet members, need to be approved and confirmed by the Senate.
• Control of Public Funds: The Senate controls all the funds of the country. They decide how it will be spent and in what manner it will be shared. This is why the president has to present the estimates of revenue expenditure for the year (the Appropriation Bill or budget) for National Assembly confirmation and approval.
• Removal of the President or Vice President: The Senate has the power to remove either the president or vice president from office if they are found guilty of gross misconduct. This move has to be supported by a two-thirds majority.

All The Senatorial Districts in Nigeria and the Local Government Areas Under Them

1. Abia State

Abia Central

• Ikwuano Local Government Area
• Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area
• Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area
• Umuahia North Local Government Area
• Umuahia South Local Government Area

Abia South

• Aba North Local Government Area
• Aba South Local Government Area
• Obingwa Local Government Area
• Osisioma Local Government Area
• Ugwunagbo Local Government Area
• Ukwa East Local Government Area
• Ukwa West Local Government Area

Abia North

• Arochukwu Local Government Area
• Bende Local Government Area
• Isuikwuato Local Government Area
• Ohafia Local Government Area
• Umu – Nneochi Local Government Area

2. Adamawa State

Adamawa Central

• Fufore Local Government Area
• Girei Local Government Area
• Hong Local Government Area
• Song Local Government Area
• Yola North Local Government Area
• Yola South Local Government Area

Adamawa North

• Madagali Local Government Area
• Maiha Local Government Area
• Michika Local Government Area
• Mubi North Local Government Area
• Mubi South Local Government Area

Adamawa South

• Demsa Local Government Area
• Ganye Local Government Area
• Guyuk Local Government Area
• Jada Local Government Area
• Lamurde Local Government Area
• Mayo – Belwa Local Government Area
• Numan Local Government Area
• Shelleng Local Government Area
• Toungo Local Government Area

3. Akwa Ibom State

Akwa Ibom North East

• Etinan Local Government Area
• Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area
• Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area
• Itu Local Government Area
• Nsit Atai Local Government Area
• Nsit Ibom Local Government Area
• Nsit Ubium Local Government Area
• Uruan Local Government Area
• Uyo Local Government Area

Akwa Ibom North West

• Abak Local Government Area
• Essien Udim Local Government Area
• Etim Ekpo Local Government Area
• Ika Local Government Area
• Ikono Local Government Area
• Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area
• Ini Local Government Area
• Obot Akara Local Government Area
• Oruk Anam Local Government Area
• Ukanafun Local Government Area

Akwa Ibom South

• Eastern Obolo Local Government Area
• Eket Local Government Area
• Esit Eket Local Government Area
• Ibeno Local Government Area
• Ikot Abasi Local Government Area
• Mbo Local Government Area
• Mkpat Enin Local Government Area
• Okobo Local Government Area
• Onna Local Government Area
• Oron Local Government Area
• Udung Uko Local Government Area
• Urue Offong Oruko Local Government Area

4. Anambra State

Anambra Central

• Anaocha Local Government Area
• Awka North Local Government Area
• Awka South Local Government Area
• Dunukofia Local Government Area
• Idemili North Local Government Area
• Idemili South Local Government Area
• Njikoka Local Government Area

Anambra North

• Ayamelum Local Government Area
• Anambra East Local Government Area
• Anambra West Local Government Area
• Ogbaru Local Government Area
• Onitsha North Local Government Area
• Onitsha South Local Government Area
• Oyi Local Government Area

Anambra South

• Aguata Local Government Area
• Ekwusigo Local Government Area
• Ihiala Local Government Area
• Nnewi North Local Government Area
• Nnewi South Local Government Area
• Orumba North Local Government Area
• Orumba South Local Government Area

5. Bauchi State

Bauchi Central

• Dambam Local Government Area
• Darazo Local Government Area
• Ganjuwa Local Government Area
• Misau Local Government Area
• Ningi Local Government Area
• Warji Local Government Area

Bauchi North

• Gamawa Local Government Area
• Giade Local Government Area
• Itas/Gadau Local Government Area
• Jama’are Local Government Area
• Katagum Local Government Area
• Shira Local Government Area
• Zaki Local Government Area

Bauchi South

• Alkaleri Local Government Area
• Bauchi Local Government Area
• Bogoro Local Government Area
• Dass Local Government Area
• Kirfi Local Government Area
• Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area
• Toro Local Government Area

6. Bayelsa State

Bayelsa Central

• Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area
• Southern Ijaw Local Government Area
• Yenagoa Local Government Area

Bayelsa East

• Brass Local Government Area
• Nembe Local Government Area
• Ogbia Local Government Area

Bayelsa West

• Ekeremor Local Government Area
• Sagbama Local Government Area

7. Benue State

Benue North East

• Katsina-Ala Local Government Area
• Konshisha Local Government Area
• Kwande Local Government Area
• Logo Local Government Area
• Ukum Local Government Area
• Ushongo Local Government Area
• Vandeikya Local Government Area

Benue North West

• Buruku Local Government Area
• Gboko Local Government Area
• Guma Local Government Area
• Gwer East Local Government Area
• Gwer West Local Government Area
• Makurdi Local Government Area
• Tarka Local Government Area

Benue South

• Ado Local Government Area
• Agatu Local Government Area
• Apa Local Government Area
• Obi Local Government Area
• Ogbadibo Local Government Area
• Oju Local Government Area
• Ohimini Local Government Area
• Okpokwu Local Government Area
• Otukpo Local Government Area

8. Borno State

Borno Central

• Bama Local Government Area
• Dikwa Local Government Area
• Jere Local Government Area
• Kaga Local Government Area
• Kala Balge Local Government Area
• Konduga Local Government Area
• Mafa Local Government Area
• Maiduguri Local Government Area
• Ngala Local Government Area

Borno North

• Abadam Local Government Area
• Gubio Local Government Area
• Guzamala Local Government Area
• Kukawa Local Government Area
• Magumeri Local Government Area
• Marte Local Government Area
• Mobbar Local Government Area
• Monguno Local Government Area
• Nganzai Local Government Area

Borno South

• Askira / Uba Local Government Area
• Bayo Local Government Area
• Biu Local Government Area
• Chibok Local Government Area
• Damboa Local Government Area
• Gwoza Local Government Area
• Hawul Local Government Area
• Kwaya / Kusar Local Government Area
• Shani Local Government Area

9. Cross River State

Cross River Central

• Abi Local Government Area
• Boki Local Government Area
• Etung Local Government Area
• Ikom Local Government Area
• Obubra Local Government Area
• Yakurr Local Government Area

Cross River North

• Bekwarra Local Government Area
• Biase Local Government Area
• Obanliku Local Government Area
• Obudu Local Government Area
• Ogoja Local Government Area
• Yala Local Government Area

Cross River South

• Akamkpa Local Government Area
• Akpabuyo Local Government Area
• Bakassi Local Government Area
• Calabar Municipality Local Government Area
• Calabar South Local Government Area
• Odukpani Local Government Area

10. Delta State

Delta Central

• Ethiope East Local Government Area
• Ethiope West Local Government Area
• Okpe Local Government Area
• Sapele Local Government Area
• Udu Local Government Area
• Ughelli North Local Government Area
• Ughelli South Local Government Area
• Uvwie Local Government Area

Delta North

• Aniocha North Local Government Area
• Aniocha South Local Government Area
• Ika North East Local Government Area
• Ika South Local Government Area
• Ndokwa East Local Government Area
• Ndokwa West Local Government Area
• Oshimili North Local Government Area
• Oshimili South Local Government Area
• Ukwuani Local Government Area

Delta South

• Bomadi Local Government Area
• Burutu Local Government Area
• Isoko North Local Government Area
• Isoko South Local Government Area
• Patani Local Government Area
• Warri North Local Government Area
• Warri South Local Government Area
• Warri South West Local Government Area

11. Ebonyi State

Ebonyi South

• Afikpo North Local Government Area
• Afikpo South Local Government Area
• Ivo Local Government Area
• Ohaozara Local Government Area
• Onicha Local Government Area

Ebonyi Central

• Ezza North Local Government Area
• Ezza South Local Government Area
• Ikwo Local Government Area
• Ishielu Local Government Area

Ebonyi North

• Abakaliki Local Government Area
• Ebonyi Local Government Area
• Izzi Local Government Area
• Ohaukwu Local Government Area

12. Edo State

Edo South

• Egor Local Government Area
• Ikpoba/Okha Local Government Area
• Oredo Local Government Area
• Orhionmwon Local Government Area
• Ovia North East Local Government Area
• Ovia South West Local Government Area
• Uhunmwode Local Government Area

Edo Central

• Esan Central Local Government Area
• Esan North East Local Government Area
• Esan South East Local Government Area
• Esan West Local Government Area
• Igueben Local Government Area

Edo North

• Akoko Edo Local Government Area
• Etsako Central Local Government Area
• Etsako East Local Government Area
• Etsako West Local Government Area
• Owan East Local Government Area
• Owan West Local Government Area

13. Ekiti State

Ekiti South

• Ekiti East Local Government Area
• Ekiti South West Local Government Area
• Emure Local Government Area
• Gbonyin Local Government Area
• Ikere Local Government Area
• Ise / Orun Local Government Area

Ekiti Central

• Ado Ekiti Local Government Area
• Efon Local Government Area
• Ekiti West Local Government Area
• Ijero Local Government Area
• Irepodun / Ifelodun Local Government Area

Ekiti North

• Ido / Osi Local Government Area
• Ikole Local Government Area
• Ilejemeje Local Government Area
• Moba Local Government Area
• Oye Local Government Area

14. Enugu State

Enugu North

• Igbo Etiti Local Government Area
• Igbo Eze North Local Government Area
• Igbo Eze South Local Government Area
• Nsukka Local Government Area
• Udenu Local Government Area
• Uzo-uwani Local Government Area

Enugu East

• Enugu East Local Government Area
• Enugu North Local Government Area
• Enugu South Local Government Area
• Isi Uzo Local Government Area
• Nkanu East Local Government Area
• Nkanu West Local Government Area

Enugu West

• Aninri Local Government Area
• Awgu Local Government Area
• Ezeagu Local Government Area
• Oji-river Local Government Area
• Udi Local Government Area

15. Gombe State

Gombe Central

• Akko Local Government Area
• Yalmaltu / Deba Local Government Area

Gombe North

• Dukku Local Government Area
• Funakaye Local Government Area
• Gombe Local Government Area
• Kwami Local Government Area
• Nafada Local Government Area

Gombe South

• Balanga Local Government Area
• Billiri Local Government Area
• Kaltungo Local Government Area
• Shongom Local Government Area

16. Imo State

Imo East

• Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area
• Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area
• Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area
• Ikeduru Local Government Area
• Mbaitoli Local Government Area
• Ngor Okpala Local Government Area
• Owerri Urban Local Government Area
• Owerri North Local Government Area
• Owerri West Local Government Area

Imo North

• Ehime Mbano Local Government Area
• Ihitte/Uboma Local Government Area
• Isiala Mbano Local Government Area
• Obowo Local Government Area
• Okigwe Local Government Area
• Onuimo Local Government Area

Imo West

• Ideato North Local Government Area
• Ideato South Local Government Area
• Isu Local Government Area
• Njaba Local Government Area
• Nwangele Local Government Area
• Nkwerre Local Government Area
• Oguta Local Government Area
• Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area
• Orlu Local Government Area
• Orsu Local Government Area
• Oru East Local Government Area
• Oru West Local Government Area

17. Jigawa State

Jigawa North – West

• Babura Local Government Area
• Garki Local Government Area
• Gagarawa Local Government Area
• Gumel Local Government Area
• Gwiwa Local Government Area
• Kazaure Local Government Area
• Maigatari Local Government Area
• Ringim Local Government Area
• Roni Local Government Area
• Sule-tankarkar Local Government Area
• Taura Local Government Area
• Yankwashi Local Government Area

Jigawa North – East

• Auyo Local Government Area
• Birniwa Local Government Area
• Guri Local Government Area
• Hadejia Local Government Area
• Kafin Hausa Local Government Area
• Kaugama Local Government Area
• Kirika Samma Local Government Area
• Malam Madori Local Government Area

Jigawa South – West

• Birnin Kudu Local Government Area
• Buji Local Government Area
• Dutse Local Government Area
• Gwaram Local Government Area
• Jahun Local Government Area
• Kiyawa Local Government Area
• Miga Local Government Area

18. Kaduna State

Kaduna Central

• Birnin Gwari Local Government Area
• Chikun Local Government Area
• Giwa Local Government Area
• Igabi Local Government Area
• Kaduna North Local Government Area
• Kaduna South Local Government Area
• Kajuru Local Government Area

Kaduna North

• Ikara Local Government Area
• Kubau Local Government Area
• Kudan Local Government Area
• Lere Local Government Area
• Makarfi Local Government Area
• Sabon Gari Local Government Area
• Soba Local Government Area
• Zaria Local Government Area

Kaduna South

• Jaba Local Government Area
• Jema’a Local Government Area
• Kachia Local Government Area
• Kagarko Local Government Area
• Kaura Local Government Area
• Kauru Local Government Area
• Sanga Local Government Area
• Zangon Kataf Local Government Area

19. Kano State

Kano South

• Ajingi Local Government Area
• Albasu Local Government Area
• Bebeji Local Government Area
• Bunkure Local Government Area
• Doguwa Local Government Area
• Garko Local Government Area
• Gaya Local Government Area
• Kibiya Local Government Area
• Kiru Local Government Area
• Rano Local Government Area
• Rogo Local Government Area
• Sumaila Local Government Area
• Takai Local Government Area
• Tudun Wada Local Government Area
• Wudil Local Government Area

Kano Central

• Dala Local Government Area
• Dawaki Kudu Local Government Area
• Fagge Local Government Area
• Garun Malam Local Government Area
• Gezawa Local Government Area
• Gwale Local Government Area
• Kano Municipal Local Government Area
• Kumbotso Local Government Area
• Kura Local Government Area
• Madobi Local Government Area
• Minjibir Local Government Area
• Nasarawa Local Government Area
• Tarauni Local Government Area
• Ungogo Local Government Area
• Warawa Local Government Area

Kano North

• Bagwai Local Government Area
• Bichi Local Government Area
• Danbata Local Government Area
• Dawaki Tofa Local Government Area
• Gabasawa Local Government Area
• Gwarzo Local Government Area
• Kabo Local Government Area
• Karaye Local Government Area
• Kunchi Local Government Area
• Makoda Local Government Area
• Rimin Gado Local Government Area
• Shanono Local Government Area
• Tofa Local Government Area
• Tsanyawa Local Government Area

20. Katsina State

Katsina Central

• Batagarawa Local Government Area
• Batsari Local Government Area
• Charanchi Local Government Area
• Dan Musa Local Government Area
• Dutsin-ma Local Government Area
• Jibia Local Government Area
• Kaita Local Government Area
• Katsina Local Government Area
• Kurfi Local Government Area
• Rimi Local Government Area
• Safana Local Government Area

Katsina North

• Baure Local Government Area
• Bindawa Local Government Area
• Daura Local Government Area
• Dutsi Local Government Area
• Ingawa Local Government Area
• Kankia Local Government Area
• Kusada Local Government Area
• Mai’adua Local Government Area
• Mani Local Government Area
• Mashi Local Government Area
• Sandamu Local Government Area
• Zango Local Government Area

Katsina South

• Bakori Local Government Area
• Dandume Local Government Area
• Danja Local Government Area
• Faskari Local Government Area
• Funtua Local Government Area
• Kafur Local Government Area
• Kankara Local Government Area
• Malumfashi Local Government Area
• Matazu Local Government Area
• Musawa Local Government Area
• Sabuwa Local Government Area

21. Kebbi State

Kebbi Central

• Aliero Local Government Area
• Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area
• Bunza Local Government Area
• Gwandu Local Government Area
• Kalgo Local Government Area
• Koko/Besse Local Government Area
• Maiyama Local Government Area

Kebbi North

• Arewa Local Government Area
• Argungu Local Government Area
• Augie Local Government Area
• Bagudo Local Government Area
• Dandi Local Government Area
• Jega Local Government Area
• Suru Local Government Area

Kebbi South

• Fakai Local Government Area
• Ngaski Local Government Area
• Sakaba Local Government Area
• Shanga Local Government Area
• Wasagu/Danko Local Government Area
• Yauri Local Government Area
• Zuru Local Government Area

22. Kogi State

Kogi Central

• Adavi Local Government Area
• Ajaokuta Local Government Area
• Ogori/Magongo Local Government Area
• Okehi Local Government Area
• Okene Local Government Area

Kogi East

• Ankpa Local Government Area
• Bassa Local Government Area
• Dekina Local Government Area
• Ibaji Local Government Area
• Idah Local Government Area
• Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area
• Ofu Local Government Area
• Olamaboro Local Government Area
• Omala Local Government Area

Kogi West

• Ijumu Local Government Area
• Kabba/bunu Local Government Area
• Lokoja Local Government Area
• Mopa-Muro Local Government Area
• Yagba East Local Government Area
• Yagba West Local Government Area

23. Kwara State

Kwara Central

• Asa Local Government Area
• Ilorin East Local Government Area
• Ilorin South Local Government Area
• Ilorin West Local Government Area
• Offa Local Government Area

Kwara North

• Baruten Local Government Area
• Edu Local Government Area
• Kaiama Local Government Area
• Moro Local Government Area
• Patigi Local Government Area

Kwara South

• Ekiti Local Government Area
• Ifelodun Local Government Area
• Irepodun Local Government Area
• Isin Local Government Area
• Oke – Ero Local Government Area
• Oyun Local Government Area

24. Lagos State

Lagos West

• Agege Local Government Area
• Ajeromi/Ifelodun Local Government Area
• Alimosho Local Government Area
• Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area
• Badagry Local Government Area
• Ifako-Ijaye Local Government Area
• Ikeja Local Government Area
• Mushin Local Government Area
• Ojo Local Government Area
• Oshodi/Isolo Local Government Area

Lagos Central

• Apapa Local Government Area
• Eti-Osa Local Government Area
• Lagos Island Local Government Area
• Lagos Mainland Local Government Area
• Surulere Local Government Area

Lagos East

• Epe Local Government Area
• Ibeju/Lekki Local Government Area
• Ikorodu Local Government Area
• Kosofe Local Government Area
• Somolu Local Government Area

25. Nasarawa State

Nassarawa South

• Awe Local Government Area
• Doma Local Government Area
• Keana Local Government Area
• Lafia Local Government Area
• Obi Local Government Area

Nassarawa North

• Akwanga Local Government Area
• Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area
• Wamba Local Government Area

Nassarawa West

• Karu Local Government Area
• Keffi Local Government Area
• Kokona Local Government Area
• Nasarawa Local Government Area
• Toto Local Government Area

26. Niger State

Niger East

• Bosso Local Government Area
• Chanchaga Local Government Area
• Gurara Local Government Area
• Munya Local Government Area
• Paikoro Local Government Area
• Rafi Local Government Area
• Shiroro Local Government Area
• Suleja Local Government Area
• Tafa Local Government Area

Niger North

• Agwara Local Government Area
• Borgu Local Government Area
• Kontagora Local Government Area
• Magama Local Government Area
• Mariga Local Government Area
• Mashegu Local Government Area
• Rijau Local Government Area
• Wushishi Local Government Area

Niger South

• Agaie Local Government Area
• Bida Local Government Area
• Edatti Local Government Area
• Gbako Local Government Area
• Katcha Local Government Area
• Lapai Local Government Area
• Lavun Local Government Area
• Mokwa Local Government Area

27. Ogun State

Ogun Central

• Abeokuta North Local Government Area
• Abeokuta South Local Government Area
• Ewekoro Local Government Area
• Ifo Local Government Area
• Obafemi/Owode Local Government Area
• Odeda Local Government Area

Ogun East

• Ijebu East Local Government Area
• Ijebu North Local Government Area
• Ijebu North East Local Government Area
• Ijebu Ode Local Government Area
• Ikenne Local Government Area
• Odogbolu Local Government Area
• Ogun Water Side Local Government Area
• Remo North Local Government Area
• Sagamu Local Government Area

Ogun West

• Ado Odo-ota Local Government Area
• Yewa / Egbado North Local Government Area
• Yewa / Egbado South Local Government Area
• Imeko/afon Local Government Area
• Ipokia Local Government Area

28. Ondo State

Ondo Central

• Akure North Local Government Area
• Akure South Local Government Area
• Idanre Local Government Area
• Ifedore Local Government Area
• Ondo East Local Government Area
• Ondo West Local Government Area

Ondo North

• Akoko North East Local Government Area
• Akoko North West Local Government Area
• Akoko South East Local Government Area
• Akoko South West Local Government Area
• Ose Local Government Area
• Owo Local Government Area

Ondo South

• Ese-Odo Local Government Area
• Ilaje Local Government Area
• Ileoluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area
• Irele Local Government Area
• Odigbo Local Government Area
• Okitipupa Local Government Area

29. Osun State

Osun Central

• Boluwaduro Local Government Area
• Boripe Local Government Area
• Ifedayo Local Government Area
• Ifelodun Local Government Area
• Ila Local Government Area
• Irepodun Local Government Area
• Odo-Otin Local Government Area
• Olorunda Local Government Area
• Orolu Local Government Area
• Osogbo Local Government Area

Osun East

• Atakumosa East Local Government Area
• Atakumosa West Local Government Area
• Ife Central Local Government Area
• Ife East Local Government Area
• Ife North Local Government Area
• Ife South Local Government Area
• Ilesa East Local Government Area
• Ilesa West Local Government Area
• Obokun Local Government Area
• Oriade Local Government Area

Osun West

• Ayedaade Local Government Area
• Ayedire Local Government Area
• Ede North Local Government Area
• Ede South Local Government Area
• Egbedore Local Government Area
• Ejigbo Local Government Area
• Irewole Local Government Area
• Isokan Local Government Area
• Iwo Local Government Area
• Ola-Oluwa Local Government Area

30. Oyo State

Oyo Central

• Afijio Local Government Area
• Akinyele Local Government Area
• Atiba Local Government Area
• Egbeda Local Government Area
• Lagelu Local Government Area
• Ogo-oluwa Local Government Area
• Oluyole Local Government Area
• Ona-ara Local Government Area
• Oyo East Local Government Area
• Oyo West Local Government Area
• Surulere Local Government Area

Oyo North

• Atisbo Local Government Area
• Irepo Local Government Area
• Iseyin Local Government Area
• Itesiwaju Local Government Area
• Iwajowa Local Government Area
• Kajola Local Government Area
• Ogbomoso North Local Government Area
• Ogbomoso South Local Government Area
• Olorunsogo Local Government Area
• Orelope Local Government Area
• Ori Ire Local Government Area
• Saki East Local Government Area
• Saki West Local Government Area

Oyo South

• Ibadan North Local Government Area
• Ibadan North East Local Government Area
• Ibadan North West Local Government Area
• Ibadan South-east Local Government Area
• Ibadan South West Local Government Area
• Ibarapa Central Local Government Area
• Ibarapa East Local Government Area
• Ibarapa North Local Government Area
• Ido Local Government Area

31. Plateau State

Plateau Central

• Bokkos Local Government Area
• Kanam Local Government Area
• Kanke Local Government Area
• Mangu Local Government Area
• Pankshin Local Government Area

Plateau North

• Barikin Ladi Local Government Area
• Bassa Local Government Area
• Jos East Local Government Area
• Jos North Local Government Area
• Jos South Local Government Area
• Riyom Local Government Area

Plateau South

• Langtang North Local Government Area
• Langtang South Local Government Area
• Mikang Local Government Area
• Qua’an Pan Local Government Area
• Shendam Local Government Area
• Wase Local Government Area

32. Rivers State

Rivers East

• Emohua Local Government Area
• Etche Local Government Area
• Ikwerre Local Government Area
• Obio/Akpor Local Government Area
• Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area
• Okrika Local Government Area
• Omuma Local Government Area
• Port Harcourt Local Government Area

Rivers South East

• Andoni Local Government Area
• Eleme Local Government Area
• Gokana Local Government Area
• Khana Local Government Area
• Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area
• Oyigbo Local Government Area
• Tai Local Government Area

Rivers West

• Abua/Odual Local Government Area
• Ahoada East Local Government Area
• Ahoada West Local Government Area
• Akuku Toru Local Government Area
• Asari-Toru Local Government Area
• Bonny Local Government Area
• Degema Local Government Area
• Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area

33. Sokoto State

Sokoto East

• Gada Local Government Area
• Goronyo Local Government Area
• Gwadabawa Local Government Area
• Illela Local Government Area
• Isa Local Government Area
• Rabah Local Government Area
• Sabon Birni Local Government Area
• Wurno Local Government Area

Sokoto North

• Binji Local Government Area
• Gudu Local Government Area
• Kware Local Government Area
• Silame Local Government Area
• Sokoto North Local Government Area
• Sokoto South Local Government Area
• Tangaza Local Government Area
• Wamakko Local Government Area

Sokoto South

• Bodinga Local Government Area
• Dange Shuni Local Government Area
• Kebbe Local Government Area
• Shagari Local Government Area
• Tambuwal Local Government Area
• Tureta Local Government Area
• Yabo Local Government Area

34. Taraba State

Taraba Central

• Bali Local Government Area
• Gashaka Local Government Area
• Gassol Local Government Area
• Kurmi Local Government Area
• Sardauna Local Government Area

Taraba North

• Ardo Kola Local Government Area
• Jalingo Local Government Area
• Karim Lamido Local Government Area
• Lau Local Government Area
• Yorro Local Government Area
• Zing Local Government Area

Taraba South

• Donga Local Government Area
• Ibi Local Government Area
• Takum Local Government Area
• Ussa Local Government Area
• Wukari Local Government Area

35. Yobe State

Yobe East

• Bursari Local Government Area
• Geidam Local Government Area
• Gujba Local Government Area
• Gulani Local Government Area
• Tarmuwa Local Government Area
• Yunusari Local Government Area

Yobe North

• Bade Local Government Area
• Jakusko Local Government Area
• Karasuwa Local Government Area
• Machina Local Government Area
• Nguru Local Government Area
• Yusufari Local Government Area

Yobe South

• Damaturu Local Government Area
• Fika Local Government Area
• Fune Local Government Area
• Nangere Local Government Area
• Potiskum Local Government Area

36. Zamfara State

Zamfara Central

• Bungudu Local Government Area
• Gusau Local Government Area
• Maru Local Government Area
• Tsafe Local Government Area

Zamfara North

• Birnin Magaji Local Government Area
• Kaura Namoda Local Government Area
• Shinkafi Local Government Area
• Talata Mafara Local Government Area
• Zurmi Local Government Area

Zamfara West

• Anka Local Government Area
• Bakura Local Government Area
• Bukkuyum Local Government Area
• Gummi Local Government Area
• Maradun Local Government Area

37. Federal Capital Territory

• Abaji Local Government Area
• Bwari Local Government Area
• Gwagwalada Local Government Area
• Kuje Local Government Area
• Kwali Local Government Area
• Abuja Municipal Local Government Area

FAQs

How Many Senators Are In Nigeria?

The Nigerian Senate is made up of 109 senators. Each of the 36 states in Nigeria is divided into 3 senatorial districts, with each district electing one senator.

How Many Senators Are Elected From Each State in Nigeria?

Each state in Nigeria produces three senators. Each of the 36 states in Nigeria is divided into 3 senatorial districts, and each district elects one senator using the first-past-the-post electoral system. The Federal Capital Territory elects only one senator at-large, also using first-past-the-post.

What Is the Salary of Nigerian Senators

The monthly salary of Nigerian senators in 2023 is approximately ₦29.5 million Naira ($74,000 USD) per annum. This includes a basic salary of ₦2.5 million Naira ($6,200 USD) per month and allowances such as furniture allowance, accommodation, and constituency allowance.

It is worth noting that the salary of Nigerian senators has been a topic of controversy in the past due to the high amount of money they receive in salaries and allowances compared to the average Nigerian worker.