Part Five of our series on Speakers and Deputy Speakers of Nigeria’s State Assemblies is focused on the South South geo-political zone.
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Between the six State Houses of Assembly in Nigeria’s South South geo-political one, one hundred and sixty lawmakers represent various constituencies. However, who are the Presiding Officers of these Assemblies?
In part four of our series on Speakers and Deputy Speakers of Nigeria’s State Assemblies, we spotlight the Presiding Officers in the South South geo-political zone, their legislative experience and vital date on the parliament itself.
CROSS RIVER STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
Members: 25
| ASSEMBLY | SPEAKER | DEPUTY SPEAKER |
| 10th Assembly | Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem | Hon. Sylvester Agabi |
| Ikom Constituency II | Obudu Constituency | |
| 2023 till date | 2023 till date | |
| All Progressives Congress (APC | ||
1. Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem (Speaker)
Legislative Experience
(i) Second-term Member, CRSHA (2019 till date)
2. Hon. Sylvester Agabi (Deputy Speaker)
Legislative Experience
(i) First-term Member, CRSHA (2023 till date)
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RIVERS STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
Members: 32
| ASSEMBLY | SPEAKER | DEPUTY SPEAKER |
| 10th Assembly | Rt. Hon. Martins Chike Amaewhule | Hon. Dumle Mao |
| Obio/Akpor Constituency 1 | Gokana Constituency | |
| 2023 till date | 2023 till date | |
| People’s Democratic Party (PDP) | ||
1. Rt. Hon. Martins Chike Amaewhule (Speaker)
Legislative Experience
Fourth-term Member, RSHA (2011 till date)
Majority Leader, 9th Assembly (2019 – 2023)
2. Hon. Dumle Mao (Deputy Speaker)
Legislative Experience
Second-term Member, RSHA (2019 till date)
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EDO STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
Members: 24
| ASSEMBLY | SPEAKER | DEPUTY SPEAKER |
| 8th Assembly | Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku | Hon. Maria Omozele Edekor |
| Owan West Constituency | Esan North East Constituency II | |
| 2023 till date | 2023 till date | |
| People’s Democratic Party (PDP) | ||
- Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku (Speaker)
Legislative Experience
(i) Second-term Member, EDHA (2007 – 2011, 2023 till date)
Executive Experience
(i) Former Chief of Staff, Speaker, 7th Edo State House of Assembly
2. Hon. Maria Omozele Edekor (Deputy Speaker)
Legislative Experience
(i) First-time Member, EDHA (2023 till date)
Executive Experience
(i) Former Commissioner, Social Development and Gender Issues
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DELTA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
Members: 29
| ASSEMBLY | SPEAKER | DEPUTY SPEAKER |
| 8th Assembly | Rt. Hon. Dennis Emomotimi Guwor | Hon. Arthur Akpovwovwo |
| Warri South West Constituency | Ethiope Constituency
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| 2023 till date | 2023 till date | |
| People’s Democratic Party (PDP) | ||
1. Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor (Speaker)
Legislative Experience
Second-term Member (2019 till date)
Executive Experience
(i) Executive Assistant, Delta State Government
Office of the Deputy Governor (2015 – 2018)
(ii) Special Assistant, Commissioner of Ijaw Ethnic Nationality
Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC)
2. Hon. Arthur Akpovwovwo (Deputy Speaker)
Legislative Experience
First-time Member (2023 till date)
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AKWA IBOM STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
Members: 26
| ASSEMBLY | SPEAKER | DEPUTY SPEAKER |
| 8th Assembly |
Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong |
Hon. Kufreabasi Edidem |
| Abak Constituency | Itu Constituency | |
| 2023 till date | 2023 till date | |
| People’s Democratic Party (PDP) | ||
1. Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong (Speaker)
Legislative Experience
Second-term Member (2019 till date)
2. Hon. Kufreabasi Edidem (Deputy Speaker)
Legislative Experience
(i) Second-term Member (2019 till date)
(ii) Chairman, House Committee on Commerce, Culture and Tourism
Executive Experience
(i) Former Chairman, Itu Local Government Council
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BAYELSA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
Members: 24
| ASSEMBLY | SPEAKER | DEPUTY SPEAKER |
| 7th Assembly | Rt. Hon. Abraham Ngobere | Hon. Michael Ogbere |
| Brass Constituency III | Ekeremor Constituency III | |
| 2023 till date | 2019 till date | |
| People’s Democratic Party (PDP) | ||
Rt. Hon. Abraham Ngobere (Speaker)
Legislative Experience
(I) Fourth-term Member (2011 till date)
Hon. Michael Ogbere (Deputy Speaker)
Legislative Experience
(I) Third-term Member (2015 till date)
