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	\| name = Aliyu Aminu Garu <ref name="A1">{{cite web \|title=~~Lawmaker’s~~ wife under fire for ~~’empowering’~~ youths with sugarcane \|url=https://dailytrust.com/lawmakers-wife-under-fire-for-empowering-youths-with-sugarcane/ \|website=Daily Trust \|access-date=2024-11-25}}</ref>		\| name = Aliyu Aminu Garu <ref name="A1">{{cite web \|title=Lawmaker's wife under fire for 'empowering' youths with sugarcane \|url=https://dailytrust.com/lawmakers-wife-under-fire-for-empowering-youths-with-sugarcane/ \|website=Daily Trust \|access-date=2024-11-25}}</ref>
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	\| birth_date = {{birth date and age\|1962\|09\|30\|df=y}}		\| birth_date = {{birth date and age\|1962\|09\|30\|df=y}}
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	\| occupation = ]		\| occupation = ]
	\| party = ] (PDP)		\| party = ] (PDP)
	\| office = Member of the 10th ]		\| office = Member of the 10th ]
	\| constituency = ]		\| constituency = ]
	\| term_start = June, 2023		\| term_start = June, 2023
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	'''Aliyu Aminu Garu''' is a ] ] at the ] level. He currently serves as the Federal Representative representing ] in the ].<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Ogbeni \|first1=Go \|title=NewsFulfill your promise, fix our dilapidated school, Bauchi communities tell lawmaker \|url=https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/fulfill-your-promise-fix-our-dilapidated-school-bauchi-communities-tell-lawmaker/ \|access-date=2024-11-25 \|agency=Ripples Nigeria \|date=2024-06-20}}</ref> He has sponsored 8 bills and moved ~~many~~ motions at the National Assembly.<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Ogbeni \|first1=Go \|title=Bill Scorecard of Representatives; 10th National Assembly \|url=https://orderpaper.ng/voter/10th-national-assembly-member?id=Aliyu-Aminu-Garu-1404/ \|access-date=2024-11-25 \|publisher=Order Paper Nigeria \|date=2024-06-20}}</ref>. Prior to this, he served as the chairman of ] Local Government during the administration of ] in early 2000.		'''Aliyu Aminu Garu''' is a ] ] at the ] level. He currently serves as the Federal Representative representing ] in the ].<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Ogbeni \|first1=Go \|title=NewsFulfill your promise, fix our dilapidated school, Bauchi communities tell lawmaker \|url=https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/fulfill-your-promise-fix-our-dilapidated-school-bauchi-communities-tell-lawmaker/ \|access-date=2024-11-25 \|agency=Ripples Nigeria \|date=2024-06-20}}</ref> He has sponsored 8 bills and moved motions at the National Assembly.<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Ogbeni \|first1=Go \|title=Bill Scorecard of Representatives; 10th National Assembly \|url=https://orderpaper.ng/voter/10th-national-assembly-member?id=Aliyu-Aminu-Garu-1404/ \|access-date=2024-11-25 \|publisher=Order Paper Nigeria \|date=2024-06-20}}</ref> Prior to this, he served as the chairman of ] Local Government during the administration of ] in early 2000.

	==Early life and education==		==Early life and education==
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	==Political career==		==Political career==
	Garu is a member of the ] (PDP). He entered politics and won the ] seat for ] Federal Constituency with 37,760 votes. He has been the acting member representing ] since June 2023.		Garu is a member of the ] (PDP). He entered politics and won the ] seat for ] Federal Constituency with 37,760 votes. He has been the acting member representing Bauchi since June 2023.

	==Controversy==		==Controversy==
	~~Despite his electoral victory, Garu's political career has constantly been criticized.~~ In 2024, his wife, Hajiya Fatima Aminu Aliyu Garu, faced public backlash after distributing sugarcane sticks as part of an empowerment initiative for youths in ].<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Go \|first1=Ogbeni \|title=Wife Of Nigerian House Of Reps Member, Aminu Aliyu ‘Empowers Bauchi Youths With Sugarcane Sticks \|url=https://www.thecapital.ng/wife-of-nigerian-house-of-reps-member-aminu-aliyu-empowers-bauchi-youths-with-sugarcane-sticks/ \|access-date=2024-11-25 \|publisher=Thecapital Nigeria \|date=2024-06-20}}</ref> Critics argued that the gesture was insufficient and symbolic of a lack of substantive action by ~~the representative~~ and his family to address pressing economic challenges in the constituency. This sparked debates on social media about the priorities of elected officials in delivering impactful community programs.<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Go \|first1=Ogbeni \|title=PRP knocks Bauchi Rep over wife’s sugarcane ‘empowerment’ \|url=https://guardian.ng/news/nigeria/metro/prp-knocks-bauchi-rep-over-wifes-sugarcane-empowerment/ \|access-date=2024-11-25 \|work=Guardian Nigeria \|date=2024-06-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|last1=Go \|first1=Ogbeni \|title=Wife of House of Reps member trends amid reports she shared sugar cane to "empower" youths in her community \|url=https://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2024/9/wife-of-house-of-reps-member-trends-amid-reports-she-shared-sugar-cane-to-empower-youths-in-her-community-2.html \|access-date=2024-11-25 \|work=Linda Ikeji's Blog \|date=2024-06-20}}</ref>		In 2024, his wife, Hajiya Fatima Aminu Aliyu Garu, faced public backlash after distributing sugarcane sticks as part of an empowerment initiative for youths in ].<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Go \|first1=Ogbeni \|title=Wife Of Nigerian House Of Reps Member, Aminu Aliyu ‘Empowers Bauchi Youths With Sugarcane Sticks \|url=https://www.thecapital.ng/wife-of-nigerian-house-of-reps-member-aminu-aliyu-empowers-bauchi-youths-with-sugarcane-sticks/ \|access-date=2024-11-25 \|publisher=Thecapital Nigeria \|date=2024-06-20}}</ref> Critics argued that the gesture was insufficient and symbolic of a lack of substantive action by Garu and his family to address the pressing economic challenges in the constituency. This sparked debates on social media about the priorities of elected officials in delivering impactful community programs.<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Go \|first1=Ogbeni \|title=PRP knocks Bauchi Rep over wife’s sugarcane ‘empowerment’ \|url=https://guardian.ng/news/nigeria/metro/prp-knocks-bauchi-rep-over-wifes-sugarcane-empowerment/ \|access-date=2024-11-25 \|work=Guardian Nigeria \|date=2024-06-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|last1=Go \|first1=Ogbeni \|title=Wife of House of Reps member trends amid reports she shared sugar cane to "empower" youths in her community \|url=https://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2024/9/wife-of-house-of-reps-member-trends-amid-reports-she-shared-sugar-cane-to-empower-youths-in-her-community-2.html \|access-date=2024-11-25 \|work=Linda Ikeji's Blog \|date=2024-06-20}}</ref>

	==~~Philantrophy~~==		==Philanthropy==
	Garu is recognized for his ~~active~~ involvement in community development and empowerment programs ~~despite criticism~~. In 2024, he initiated a ~~significant~~ empowerment scheme within Bauchi Federal Constituency, distributing cash and fertilizers worth ₦85 million to youths, women, and vulnerable ~~individuals~~.<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Go \|first1=Ogbeni \|title=Bauchi Rep Distributes N85m Empowerment \|url=https://www.bauchistate.gov.ng/bauchi-rep-distributes-n85m-empowerment/ \|access-date=2024-11-25 \|work=Bauchi State Government Official Website \|date=2024-06-20}}</ref> This initiative aimed to enhance agricultural productivity and financially relieve struggling families.		Garu is recognized for his involvement in community development and empowerment programs. In 2024, he initiated a empowerment scheme within ], distributing cash and fertilizers worth ₦85 million to youths, women, and vulnerable civilians.<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Go \|first1=Ogbeni \|title=Bauchi Rep Distributes N85m Empowerment \|url=https://www.bauchistate.gov.ng/bauchi-rep-distributes-n85m-empowerment/ \|access-date=2024-11-25 \|work=Bauchi State Government Official Website \|date=2024-06-20}}</ref> This initiative aimed to enhance agricultural productivity and financially relieve struggling families.

	Garu has invested in infrastructure development within his constituency. He facilitated the installation of solar-powered streetlights across various communities.<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Go \|first1=Ogbeni \|title=Bauchi Reps Lunched Second Phase Of Solar Project \|url=https://radionigerianortheast.gov.ng/?p=3513 \|access-date=2024-11-25 \|date=2023-07-21}}</ref> He has also supported education by donating learning materials to schools and sponsoring underprivileged students for higher education.		Garu has invested in infrastructure development within his constituency. He facilitated the installation of solar-powered streetlights across various communities.<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Go \|first1=Ogbeni \|title=Bauchi Reps Lunched Second Phase Of Solar Project \|url=https://radionigerianortheast.gov.ng/?p=3513 \|access-date=2024-11-25 \|date=2023-07-21}}</ref> He has also supported education by donating learning materials to schools and sponsoring underprivileged students for higher education.
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HonourableAliyu Aminu Garu

Member of the 10th House of Representatives
Incumbent
Assumed office June, 2023
Constituency	Bauchi Federal Constituency

Personal details
Born	(1962-09-30) 30 September 1962 (age 62) Bauchi State
Nationality	Nigerian
Political party	Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
Occupation	Politician

Aliyu Aminu Garu is a Nigerian politician at the House of Representatives level. He currently serves as the Federal Representative representing Bauchi constituency in the 10th National Assembly. He has sponsored 8 bills and moved motions at the National Assembly. Prior to this, he served as the chairman of Bauchi Local Government during the administration of Governor Ahmed Muazu in early 2000.

Early life and education

Aliyu Aminu Garu was born on September 30, 1962, near Alkali Aminu House along Gombe Road in Bauchi, Nigeria. He pursued higher education, earning an Advanced Diploma, which laid the foundation for his career as a politician.

Political career

Garu is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He entered politics and won the House of Representatives seat for Bauchi Federal Constituency with 37,760 votes. He has been the acting member representing Bauchi since June 2023.

Controversy

In 2024, his wife, Hajiya Fatima Aminu Aliyu Garu, faced public backlash after distributing sugarcane sticks as part of an empowerment initiative for youths in Bauchi. Critics argued that the gesture was insufficient and symbolic of a lack of substantive action by Garu and his family to address the pressing economic challenges in the constituency. This sparked debates on social media about the priorities of elected officials in delivering impactful community programs.

Philanthropy

Garu is recognized for his involvement in community development and empowerment programs. In 2024, he initiated a empowerment scheme within Bauchi Federal Constituency, distributing cash and fertilizers worth ₦85 million to youths, women, and vulnerable civilians. This initiative aimed to enhance agricultural productivity and financially relieve struggling families.

Garu has invested in infrastructure development within his constituency. He facilitated the installation of solar-powered streetlights across various communities. He has also supported education by donating learning materials to schools and sponsoring underprivileged students for higher education.

References

"Lawmaker's wife under fire for 'empowering' youths with sugarcane". Daily Trust. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
Ogbeni, Go (20 June 2024). "NewsFulfill your promise, fix our dilapidated school, Bauchi communities tell lawmaker". Ripples Nigeria. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
Ogbeni, Go (20 June 2024). "Bill Scorecard of Representatives; 10th National Assembly". Order Paper Nigeria. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
Go, Ogbeni (20 June 2024). "Wife Of Nigerian House Of Reps Member, Aminu Aliyu 'Empowers Bauchi Youths With Sugarcane Sticks". Thecapital Nigeria. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
Go, Ogbeni (20 June 2024). "PRP knocks Bauchi Rep over wife's sugarcane 'empowerment'". Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
Go, Ogbeni (20 June 2024). "Wife of House of Reps member trends amid reports she shared sugar cane to "empower" youths in her community". Linda Ikeji's Blog. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
Go, Ogbeni (20 June 2024). "Bauchi Rep Distributes N85m Empowerment". Bauchi State Government Official Website. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
Go, Ogbeni (21 July 2023). "Bauchi Reps Lunched Second Phase Of Solar Project". Retrieved 25 November 2024.

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