Our Honorable Members
The House of Representatives
With 360 elected members from across the country, the House plays a vital role in shaping Nigeria’s future through legislation and advocacy.
About the House of Representatives
Nigeria operates a three-tier system of government: The Federal, State, and Local Governments, each with its own legislative arm.
At the federal level, Nigeria practices a bicameral legislature known as the National Assembly, which is divided into two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives.
The National Assembly serves as the nation’s apex law-making body.
The House of Representatives chambers is often referred to as ‘The Green Chamber‘, Nigeria is currently in the 10th Assembly.
Functions of Representatives
The House of Representatives, together with the Senate, is responsible for creating laws that support peace, good governance, and national development.
Membership
The House of Representatives is made up of 360 members. Each member represents a part of the country, known as a federal constituency. Members serve a fixed term of four years, and they may be re-elected.
Representative Leadership
Members elect a Speaker and a Deputy Speaker from among themselves to lead the House. Supported by the Clerk & Deputy Clerk of the House, as well as other Principal Officers, from both the Majority and Minority groups.
Committees
Members elect a Speaker and a Deputy Speaker from among themselves to lead the House. Supported by the Clerk & Deputy Clerk of the House, as well as other Principal Officers, from both the Majority and Minority groups.
Meet the Leaders of the Tenth Assembly
The leadership of the House of Representatives plays a key role in guiding the activities of the House and ensuring that its duties are carried out effectively.
Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen - Speaker House of Representatives
Tajudeen Abbas was born on October 1, 1965, in Zaria, Kaduna State. He holds a bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degree in business administration.
Before entering politics, he worked as a primary school teacher and later as a lecturer at Kaduna State Polytechnic. Abbas was elected to the House of Representatives in 2011, representing Zaria Federal Constituency.
He sponsored a record 74 bills between 2019 and 2023, with 21 signed into law. He was elected Speaker of the 10th Assembly with 353 votes.
Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu - Deputy Speaker of the House
Benjamin Kalu, born on May 5, 1971, in Abia State, is a lawyer and politician. He holds degrees in law, business administration, and international humanitarian law.
Kalu began his political career in 2002 and later became the Local Government Chairman for Bende. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2019, representing Bende Federal Constituency. He was re-elected in 2023 and currently serves as Deputy Speaker.
Kalu is also the Chairman of the Constitution Review and Amendment Committee.
Majority Leadership
