Benue State, in north-central Nigeria, has a total of fourteen members in the National Assembly, comprising three senators and eleven representatives in the House
Benue State, located in north-central Nigeria, was established in 1976 as one of the seven states created at that time. The state takes its name from the Benue River, Nigeria’s second-largest river after the Niger River. Benue shares borders with Nasarawa State to the north, Taraba State to the east, Kogi State to the west, Enugu State to the southwest, Ebonyi and Cross River States to the south, and also has an international border with Cameroon to the southeast. The state is predominantly inhabited by the Tiv, Idoma, and Igede people, with minority ethnic groups including the Etulo, Igbo, and Jukun. The state capital is Makurdi. The Igbos are also found in boundary areas such as the Obi, Oju, and Ado Local Government Areas. Currently, Benue State is governed by Hyacinth Alia of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Senators from Benue State
Benue has three senators representing the three senatorial districts. They are:
Senator Udende Memsa Emmanuel
The 64-year-old lawmaker is a first term senator representing Benue North (Zone A) senatorial district under the All Progressive Congress (APC) banner. He is the deputy chairman, senate committee on police affairs in the 10th assembly. The lawmaker began his legislative journey when he was elected as a member representing Ukum/Katsina-Ala/Logo federal constituency in the House of Representatives between 2011 to 2015 on the ticket of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP). Click on this link for more information on Sen. Emmanuel and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Senator Titus Tartengar Zam
Sen. Zam is a first term senator representing Benue South (Zone B) Senatorial district in the 10th Assembly under the All Progressive Congress (APC). Click on this link for more information on Sen. Zam and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Senator Patrick Abba Moro
The 66 -year-old lawmaker is a second term senator representing Benue south senatorial district. He is the senate minority leader under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The lawmaker began his legislative journey in 2019 when he was elected into the senate. Click on this link for more information on Sen. Moro and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly
Members of House of Representatives from Benue State
There are eleven members of the House of Representatives from Benue State. They have two females and nine males. The Benue contingent comprises members from APC (10) and PDP (1). See the lineup below:
Rep. Philip Agbese
Agbese is a first term member, representing Ado/ogbadibo/okpokwu federal constituency under the All Progressive Congress (APC). The lawmaker began his legislative journey in 2023 when he was elected to the National Assembly. He is the current deputy spokesperson of the House of Representatives. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Agbese and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly
Rep. Ojema Ojotu
The 42-year-old lawmaker is a first term member, representing Apa/Agatu federal constituency under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The lawmaker began his legislative journey in 2023 when he was elected to the National Assembly. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Ojotu and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly
Rep. Sekav Dzua Iyortyom
Rep. Iyortyom is a first term member, representing Buruku federal constituency under the All Progressive Congress (APC). The lawmaker began his legislative journey in 2023 when he was elected to the National Assembly. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Iyortyom and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly
Rep. Akume Regina
Rep. Akume is a first term member representing Gboko/Tarka federal constituency in the 10th Assembly under the All Progressive Congress (APC). The 69-year-old lawmaker is the spouse of the incumbent Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). Click on this link for more information on Rep. Akume and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly
Rep. Tarkighir Dickson
The 55-year-old lawmaker is a third term member, representing Makurdi/Guma federal constituency under the All Progressive Congress (APC). He is the Chairman, house committee on constituency outreach. The lawmaker began his legislative journey in 2015 when he was first elected to the House of Representatives. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Tarkighir on and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly
Rep. Austin Asema Achado
The 62-year-old lawmaker is a first term member, representing Gwer East/Gwer West federal constituency in the 10th assembly under the All Progressive Congress (APC). Click on this link for more information on Rep. Achado on and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly
Rep. Solomon Wombo
Rep Wombo is a first term member, representing Katsina Ala/Logo/Ukum federal constituency under the All Progressive Congress (APC). The lawmaker is a member of the house committee on appropriation. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Wombo on and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly
Rep. Sesoo Ikpagher
Rep. Ikpagher is a first term member, representing Konshisha/Vandeikya federal constituency under the All Progressive Congress (APC). The lawmaker began his legislative journey in 2023 when he was first elected to the Federal House of Representatives. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Wombo on and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly
Rep. Terseer Ugbor
Rep. Ugbor is a first term member, representing Kwande/Ushongo federal constituency under the All Progressive Congress (APC). He is the vice chairman, committee on environmentand chairman, and ad-hoc committee on students loans. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Ugbor on and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly
Rep. Ogewu David Agada
The 38-year-old lawmaker is a first term member, representing Obi/Oju federal constituency under the All Progressive Congress (APC). Click on this link for more information on Rep. Agada on and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly
Rep. Onuh Onyeche Blessing
The 48-year-old lawmaker is a second term member, representing Ohimini/Otukpo federal constituency under the All Progressive Congress (APC). The lawmaker began her legislative journey in 2019 when she was first elected to the House under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and was reelected in 2023. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Onuh on and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly
