Muhammed Dan Abba Shehu Explained

Muhammed Dan Abba Shehu
Office:Member of House of Representatives of Nigeria from Bauchi
Term Start:13 June 2023
Predecessor:Tata Omar
Birth Date:4 December 1964
Party:Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
Constituency:Zaki

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]

References

  1. Web site: YAKUB . ABDULRASHEED . 2023-03-07 . INEC releases full list of elected lawmakers for Nigeria's 10th Assembly . 2024-05-23 . Peoples Gazette Nigeria . en-US.
  2. Web site: Twaki . Leah . 2024-05-23 . Reps seek free healthcare for pregnant women . 2024-05-23 . OrderPaper . en-US.
  3. Web site: House Urges Health Ministry to Direct Free Medical Treatment for Pregnant Women – THISDAYLIVE . 2024-05-23 . www.thisdaylive.com.
  4. Web site: 2024-05-23 . Reps want free medical treatment for pregnant women - Daily Trust . 2024-05-23 . Daily Trust . en-US.