Hon. Yunusa Haruna Kayyu was born on 27th November, 1957 in Kayyu, Gwarzo  Local Government, Kano.  He attended Gwarzo Day Primary School in 1972 and proceeded to Sumaila Teachers College in 1972 and obtained Grade II Certificate. He proceeded to ATC/ABU Kano where he obtained National Certificate of Education (NCE) in 1990.  Hon. Kayyu was a Primary School Inspector and now is serving his fourth time as a legislator. He is a Member of All Progressive Party (APC) and the Chairman House Standing Committee on House Service committee and Deputy Chairman Education Committee. He is also a member of various House standing committees including, Environment, Land as well as Guidance and Counseling.