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Benjamin Okezie Kalu
Member, House of Representatives

Benjamin Okezie Kalu

Bende, AbiaFC/003/AB

APCAll Progressives Congress
Bills sponsored
141
Signed into law
3
Passed
26
In the chamber
16

2023 election

Elected as APC with 10,020 votes; runner-up Chinasa Frank (LP), 6,818; margin 3,202.

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2027 election · Bende

Benjamin Okezie Kalu is on INEC's list for this seat, with 13 others.

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Bills sponsored

141
An Act to Establish the Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery, Nkpa Bende, Abia State and for Related MattersHB2808 · Introduced 22 Jul 2026Awaiting consideration
Federal Medical Centres Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026HB2807 · Introduced 22 Jul 2026Awaiting consideration
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026 (Establishment of State Police Services)SB1055 · Introduced 23 Jun 2026Passed
Federal College of Education, Bende (Establishment) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026HB2776 · Introduced 4 Jun 2026Awaiting second reading
Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Item, Bende (Establishment) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026HB2775 · Introduced 4 Jun 2026Awaiting second reading
Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026HB2761 · Introduced 29 Apr 2026Signed into law
Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026HB2760 · Introduced 29 Apr 2026Passed
National Social Investment Programme Agency Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025HB2633 · Introduced 10 Dec 2025Awaiting second reading
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2025 (Original Jurisdictions of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal)HB2599 · Introduced 4 Nov 2025Awaiting second reading
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2025 (Removal of INEC Commissioners)HB2598 · Introduced 4 Nov 2025Awaiting second reading
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Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2025HB2547 · Introduced 16 Oct 2025In committee
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2025HB2546 · Introduced 16 Oct 2025Awaiting second reading
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2025HB2545 · Introduced 16 Oct 2025In committee
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2025HB2544 · Introduced 16 Oct 2025In committee
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2025HB2543 · Introduced 16 Oct 2025Awaiting second reading
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2025HB2502 · Introduced 23 Jul 2025Awaiting second reading
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2025HB2501 · Introduced 23 Jul 2025Awaiting second reading
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2025HB2500 · Introduced 23 Jul 2025Awaiting second reading
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2025HB2499 · Introduced 23 Jul 2025Awaiting second reading
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2025HB2498 · Introduced 23 Jul 2025Awaiting second reading
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2025HB2497 · Introduced 23 Jul 2025Awaiting second reading
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2025HB2492 · Introduced 22 Jul 2025Awaiting second reading
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025HB2433 · Introduced 3 Jul 2025Awaiting second reading
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2025HB2291 · Introduced 8 May 2025In committee
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2025HB2231 · Introduced 26 Mar 2025In committee
Treaty (Making Procedure, Etc.) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025HB2230 · Introduced 26 Mar 2025Awaiting second reading
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2024HB2196 · Introduced 19 Mar 2025In committee
Occupational Safety and Health Bill, 2025HB2195 · Introduced 19 Mar 2025In committee
National Emergency Management Agency Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2025HB2123 · Introduced 6 Mar 2025In committee
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) (National Local Government Electoral Commission Administration) Bill, 2025HB2122 · Introduced 6 Mar 2025In committee
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) (Review the Framework for Local Government Administration) Bill, 2025HB2121 · Introduced 6 Mar 2025In committee
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) (Review the Penalties for Certain Capital Offences) Bill, 2025HB2120 · Introduced 6 Mar 2025In committee
AND TO ENACT THE CENTRAL GAMING BILL TO REGULATE THE OPERATION AND BUSINESS OF ALL FORMS OF ONLINE AND REMOTE GAMINGHB2062 · Introduced 6 Feb 2025Passed
TOURISM AND TOURISM-RELATED MATTERS BILLHB2060 · Introduced 6 Feb 2025In committee
CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT BILLHB2059 · Introduced 6 Feb 2025In committee
MANDATORY PERIODIC CONDUCT OF POPULATION CENSUS BILLHB2058 · Introduced 6 Feb 2025In committee
INDIGENE STATUS BILLHB2057 · Introduced 6 Feb 2025Passed
Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024HB1754 · Introduced 23 Oct 2024In committee
(HB.1753) Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal University of Nigerian Languages, Aba (Establishment, etc.) Bill, 2024HB692 · Introduced 8 Oct 2024In committee
High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja (Number of Judges) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024HB1635 · Introduced 23 Jul 2024Passed
Federal High Court Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024HB1634 · Introduced 23 Jul 2024Awaiting consideration
National Youth Service Corps Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024HB1505 · Introduced 17 Jul 2024Awaiting second reading
Federal Capital Territory Transport Authority (Establishment) Bill, 2024HB1551 · Introduced 27 Jun 2024In committee
FCT Signage and Advertisement Agency (Establishment) Bill, 2024HB1479 · Introduced 6 Jun 2024In committee
FCT Health Insurance Agency (Establishment) Bill, 2024HB1477 · Introduced 6 Jun 2024In committee
Consolidation of Bills: 3/10/2024 (HB.71,873,1097, 1150,1304) with (HB. 1478) Fiscal Responsibility Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2024HB71 · Introduced 5 Jun 2024Merged into another bill
A BILL REFLECT THE PROPER NAME OF IBADAN NORTH-EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE AND FOR RELATED MATTERSHB1482 · Introduced 5 Jun 2024In committee
Nigerian Independent Warehouse Regulatory Agency (Establishment) Bill, 2024HB1480 · Introduced 5 Jun 2024In committee
Chartered Institute of Project Management of Nigeria Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2024HB1476 · Introduced 5 Jun 2024Awaiting second reading
. National Institute of Agricultural and Applied Economics (Establishment) Bill, 2024HB1351 · Introduced 9 May 2024In committee
African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons (Domestication and Enforcement) Bill, 2024HB1350 · Introduced 9 May 2024Passed
National Grains Development Council (Establishment) Bill, 2024HB1311 · Introduced 9 May 2024Awaiting second reading
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) Reserved Seats for Women Bill, 2024HB1349 · Introduced 8 May 2024In committee
Environmental Health (Control) Bill, 2024HB1265 · Introduced 20 Mar 2024Passed
Nigeria Industrial Revolution Plan Bill, 2024HB1264 · Introduced 20 Mar 2024In committee
International Trade Commission of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2024HB1263 · Introduced 20 Mar 2024Awaiting second reading
Chartered Institute of Export and Commodity Brokers of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2024HB1262 · Introduced 20 Mar 2024Passed
Chartered Institute of Human Capital Development of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2024HB1261 · Introduced 20 Mar 2024Passed
Chartered Institute of Health Care Management of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2024HB1260 · Introduced 20 Mar 2024Passed
National Oil Palm Development Council (Establishment) Bill, 2023HB1066 · Introduced 21 Dec 2023Awaiting second reading
National Cotton, Textile and Garment Development Council (Establishment) Bill, 2023HB1065 · Introduced 21 Dec 2023Awaiting second reading
Telecommunications Facilities (Lawful Interception of Information) Bill, 2023HB1064 · Introduced 21 Dec 2023Awaiting second reading
National War College Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023HB1063 · Introduced 20 Dec 2023Awaiting second reading
National Security Agencies Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2023HB1062 · Introduced 20 Dec 2023Awaiting second reading
National Ear Centre Bill, 2023HB1061 · Introduced 20 Dec 2023In committee
National Eye Centre Act (Amendment) Bill, 2003HB1060 · Introduced 20 Dec 2023Passed
National Apprenticeship Scheme Bill, 2023HB1059 · Introduced 20 Dec 2023Awaiting second reading
Federal College of Dental and Therapy Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023HB946 · Introduced 22 Nov 2023Awaiting second reading
Institute of Landscape Architects of Nigeria (Establishment, etc) Bill, 2023HB996 · Introduced 19 Oct 2023Awaiting second reading
Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians (Registration, etc.) Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2023HB964 · Introduced 19 Oct 2023In committee
Office of Budget Management of the Federation (Establishment) Bill, 2023HB698 · Introduced 19 Oct 2023In committee
National Research and Innovation Council (Establishment) Bill, 2023HB697 · Introduced 19 Oct 2023Passed
Institute of Landscape Architects of Nigeria (Establishment, etc) Bill, 2023HB696 · Introduced 19 Oct 2023Awaiting second reading
Landscape Architects (Registration, etc) Bill, 2023HB695 · Introduced 19 Oct 2023Awaiting consideration
Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians (Registration, etc.) Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2023HB694 · Introduced 19 Oct 2023Awaiting second reading
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023HB693 · Introduced 19 Oct 2023Awaiting second reading
Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023HB691 · Introduced 19 Oct 2023Awaiting second reading
Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023HB690 · Introduced 19 Oct 2023Awaiting second reading
Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023HB689 · Introduced 19 Oct 2023Awaiting second reading
University of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023HB688 · Introduced 19 Oct 2023Awaiting second reading
South–East Development Commission (Establishment) Bill, 2023HB626 · Introduced 12 Oct 2023Signed into law
Commodity Exchange Bill, 2023HB625 · Introduced 12 Oct 2023Awaiting second reading
National Tax Crimes and Oversight Commission (Establishment) Bill, 2023HB624 · Introduced 12 Oct 2023In committee
National Tax Crimes and Oversight Commission (Establishment) Bill, 2023(HB623 · Introduced 12 Oct 2023Awaiting second reading
Public Accounts Implementation Tribunal Act (Repeal) Bill, 2023HB622 · Introduced 12 Oct 2023Awaiting second reading
National Planning Commission Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023(HHB621 · Introduced 12 Oct 2023Awaiting second reading
National Broadcasting Commission Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023HB620 · Introduced 12 Oct 2023Awaiting second reading
A bill to specify the time within which the Executive shall present to the National Assembly any treaty between the Federation and any other country for enactmentHB619 · Introduced 12 Oct 2023In committee
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Act (Alteration) Bill, 2023HB618 · Introduced 12 Oct 2023In committee
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Act (Alteration) Bill, 2023HB617 · Introduced 12 Oct 2023Passed
Federal Produce Inspection Service (Enforcement of Exports Standards) (Establishment) Bill, 2023HB616 · Introduced 12 Oct 2023Passed
Legislative House (Power and Privileges) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023HB615 · Introduced 12 Oct 2023Awaiting consideration
Nigerian Weights and Measures Regulatory Agency Bill, 2023HB614 · Introduced 12 Oct 2023Passed
(HB. HB.613) National Food Safety Council and National Food Safety Management Committee (Establishment) Bill, 2023HB613 · Introduced 12 Oct 2023In committee
Real Estate Regulatory Council of Nigeria Bill, 2023HB612 · Introduced 12 Oct 2023Awaiting second reading
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Bill, 2023HB611 · Introduced 12 Oct 2023In committee
National Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Sciences (Establishment) Bill, 2023HB601 · Introduced 12 Oct 2023Awaiting second reading
National Assembly Budget and Research Office (NABRO) (Establishment) Bill, 2023HB600 · Introduced 12 Oct 2023Passed
Corrupt Practices and other related Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2023HB316 · Introduced 27 Jul 2023Passed
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023HB315 · Introduced 27 Jul 2023Passed
ECOWAS Convention on Small Arms and Light Weapons, their Ammunition and other Related Materials (Ratification and Enforcement) Bill, 2023HB314 · Introduced 27 Jul 2023Awaiting second reading
Regulate the Powers of the Police; to Promote Effective Collaboration between the Police and other Security Agencies and to Provide for the Operational Framework for Community Policing in Nigeria - Nigeria Police Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023HB313 · Introduced 27 Jul 2023In committee
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023HB312 · Introduced 27 Jul 2023Passed
Armed Forces Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023HB311 · Introduced 27 Jul 2023Passed
National Postgraduate College of Medical Laboratory Science (Establishment) Bill, 2023HB310 · Introduced 27 Jul 2023Awaiting consideration
Federal University of Agriculture, Mpu Bill, 2023HB308 · Introduced 27 Jul 2023In committee
Nigeria Railway Bill, 2023HB307 · Introduced 27 Jul 2023Awaiting second reading
National Transport Commission Bill, 2023HB306 · Introduced 27 Jul 2023Awaiting consideration
. National Roads Fund Bill, 2023HB305 · Introduced 27 Jul 2023Awaiting consideration
Federal Roads Authority Bill, 2023HB288 · Introduced 27 Jul 2023Awaiting consideration
Currency Change (Procedure) Bill, 202HB250 · Introduced 26 Jul 2023Awaiting second reading
Federal University of Dental Technology and Therapy (Establishment) Bill, 2023HB249 · Introduced 26 Jul 2023Passed
Epidemiologist – General of the Federation of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2023HB248 · Introduced 26 Jul 2023Awaiting consideration
Broadcasting Practitioners’ Council of Nigeria Bill, 2023HB247 · Introduced 26 Jul 2023Passed
Federal Cooperative College, Oji River (Establishment) Bill, 2023HB246 · Introduced 26 Jul 2023Awaiting second reading
Federal Cooperative College, Kaduna (Establishment) Bill, 2023HB245 · Introduced 26 Jul 2023Awaiting second reading
Federal Cooperative College, Ibadan (Establishment) Bill, 2023HB216 · Introduced 25 Jul 2023Awaiting second reading
Federal College of Agriculture, Ishiagu (Establishment) Bill, 2023HB215 · Introduced 25 Jul 2023Awaiting second reading
Administration of Criminal Justice Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2023HB214 · Introduced 25 Jul 2023Passed
Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2023HB213 · Introduced 25 Jul 2023Awaiting consideration
Abuja Environmental Protection Board (Establishment) Bill, 2023HB212 · Introduced 25 Jul 2023In committee
Federal Fire and Rescue Service Bill, 2023HB211 · Introduced 25 Jul 2023Passed
Trade and Investment Agreement (Reform and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, 2023HB131 · Introduced 18 Jul 2023Awaiting second reading
Cybercrimes (Prohibition and Protection) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023HB130 · Introduced 18 Jul 2023Awaiting second reading
Statutory Bodies (Annual Reports) Bill, 2023HB129 · Introduced 18 Jul 2023Awaiting second reading
Michael Okpara University, Umudike (Establishment) Bill, 2023HB128 · Introduced 18 Jul 2023In committee
Michael Okpara University Teaching Hospital (Establishment) Bill, 2023HB127 · Introduced 18 Jul 2023Awaiting second reading
Legal Aid Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023HB126 · Introduced 18 Jul 2023Awaiting second reading
Federal College of Education, Bende (Establishment) Bill, 2023HB125 · Introduced 18 Jul 2023Signed into law
Nigerian Communications Commission Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023HB124 · Introduced 18 Jul 2023Awaiting second reading
National Universities Commission Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2023HB123 · Introduced 18 Jul 2023Awaiting second reading
Oath Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2023HB122 · Introduced 18 Jul 2023Passed
Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Bende, Abia State (Establishment) Bill, 2023HB25 · Introduced 11 Jul 2023In committee
Interpretation Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023HB27 · Introduced 6 Jul 2023In committee
Foreign Service Commission (Establishment, Etc) Bill, 2023HB26 · Introduced 6 Jul 2023Awaiting second reading
Federal Character Commission Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023HB24 · Introduced 6 Jul 2023Passed
Chartered Institute of Co-operatives and Social Enterprise Management (Establishment) Bill, 2023HB9 · Introduced 5 Jul 2023Awaiting consideration
Bio-Fuels Energy Regulatory Commission (Establishment) Bill, 2023HB8 · Introduced 5 Jul 2023In committee
Acts Authentication Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023HB6 · Introduced 5 Jul 2023In committee
Federal Capital Territory Education Resource Centre (Establishment) Bill, 2023HB10 · Introduced 5 Jul 2023In committee
Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (Amendment) Bill, 2024HB1481Awaiting consideration

In the chamber

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Establish a National Deceased Organ and Tissue Donation Programme for the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to Provide for the Identification, Referral, Authorisation, Recovery, Preservation, Allocation and Transplantation of Organs and Tissues from Deceased Persons; to Establish the National Organ Donation and Transplantation Authority, Provide for the determination of Death for the Purposes of Deceased Donation; to Promote Equitable Access to Transplantation; to Prohibit Organ Trafficking, Transplant Tourism and Commercial dealings in Human Organs and Tissues and for Related MattersSitting of 21 Oct 2026 · Order paperBill · Second Reading
Provide for the Development, Promotion and Industrialisation of the Nigerian Drone Industry and for Related MattersSitting of 21 Oct 2026 · Order paperBill · Second Reading
National Deceased Organ, Tissue Donation and Transplantation Bill, 2026Provides for deceased organ, tissue donation and transplantation in Nigeria. Sitting of 13 Oct 2026 · Order paperBill · First Reading
National Drone Industrialisation Bill, 2026Provides for national drone industrialisation. Sitting of 13 Oct 2026 · Order paperBill · First Reading
Report of the Committee on Constitution Review on a Bill to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 to provide for the Establishment of State Police Services and for Related MattersConsideration of committee report on a bill to alter the 1999 Constitution to provide for the establishment of State Police Services. Sitting of 23 Jul 2026 · Order paperPresented a report
Amend the Federal Medical Centres Act and Establish Federal Medical Centre, Bende, Abia State and for Related MattersAmends the Federal Medical Centres Act to establish a Federal Medical Centre in Bende, Abia State. Sitting of 23 Jul 2026 · Order paperBill · Second Reading
Establish the Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery, Nkpa Bende, Abia State, to Provide Training and Research in General Nursing, Midwifery and other Specialties of Nursing; and for Related MattersEstablishes a Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery in Nkpa Bende, Abia State. Sitting of 23 Jul 2026 · Order paperBill · Second Reading
Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery Nkpa Bende (Establishment) Bill, 2026Establishes a Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery at Nkpa Bende. Sitting of 22 Jul 2026 · Order paperBill · First Reading
Federal Medical Centres Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026Amends the Federal Medical Centres Act. Sitting of 22 Jul 2026 · Order paperBill · First Reading
Report of the Committee on Constitution Review on a Bill for An Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 to provide for the Establishment of State Police Services and for Related MattersPresents the committee report on a constitutional alteration bill to establish State Police Services. Sitting of 21 Jul 2026 · Order paperPresented a report
Report of the Committee on Constitution Review on the First Batch of Prioritised Constitution Alteration BillsPresentation of the committee's report on the first batch of prioritised constitution alteration bills. Sitting of 11 Jun 2026 · Order paperPresented a report
Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Item, Bende (Establishment) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026First Reading of a House Bill to amend the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Item, Bende (Establishment) Act. Sitting of 4 Jun 2026 · Order paperBill · First Reading
Amend the Federal Medical Centres Act, 2022 and Establish Federal Medical Centre and Health Sciences, Item, Bende and for Related MattersSecond Reading of a House Bill to amend the Federal Medical Centres Act, 2022 and establish a Federal Medical Centre and Health Sciences in Item, Bende. Sitting of 4 Jun 2026 · Order paperBill · Second Reading
Amend the Federal College of Education, Bende (Establishment) Act, 2025 to Designate Item, Bende as the Host Community and for Related MattersSecond Reading of a House Bill to amend the Federal College of Education, Bende (Establishment) Act to designate Item, Bende as the host community. Sitting of 4 Jun 2026 · Order paperBill · Second Reading
Federal College of Education, Bende (Establishment) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026First Reading of a House Bill to amend the Federal College of Education, Bende (Establishment) Act. Sitting of 4 Jun 2026 · Order paperBill · First Reading
National Social Investment Programme Agency Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025Amends the National Social Investment Programme Agency Act. Sitting of 9 Dec 2025 · Order paperBill · First Reading

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