Marafa Bashir Abba
Marafa Bashir Abba | |
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| Born | Nguroje, Sardauna Local Government Area, Taraba State, Nigeria |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, public official |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Known for | Senator for Taraba Central (2015), Deputy Speaker of Taraba State House of Assembly (2005–2011), Federal Commissioner at Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission |
Marafa Bashir Abba is a Nigerian public official and politician originating from Nguroje, located within the Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba State. He was a member of the Taraba State House of Assembly between 2003 and 2011, holding the position of Deputy Speaker from 2005 until 2011. In 2015, Abba secured a seat as Senator representing Taraba Central in the 8th National Assembly, serving from May to November before his tenure was cut short by a Court of Appeal ruling.
Presently, Abba holds the role of Federal Commissioner at the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), an appointment made by President Bola Tinubu and ratified by the Nigerian Senate.
Early life and education
Abba was born in Nguroje, within Sardauna LGA, Taraba State. His early education was completed at Central Primary School in Nguroje and Government Day Secondary School in Jada. He later obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola.
Career
Prior to entering politics, Abba accumulated professional experience in banking and administration through his work with the United Bank for Africa (UBA).
Political career
Abba began his political journey with his election to the Taraba State House of Assembly in 2003 representing Nguroje Constituency. He served as Deputy Speaker from 2005 until 2011. In 2015, he was elected Senator for Taraba Central. Additionally, he has held roles such as Special Adviser on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and chaired the Taraba State Tourism Board.
Appointment to RMAFC
In 2025, President Bola Tinubu appointed Abba as a Federal Commissioner at the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission. His nomination and subsequent confirmation by the Senate received coverage from national news outlets including DailyPost Nigeria and Legit.ng.
Personal life
Abba is a native of Nguroje in Sardauna Local Government Area, Taraba State.