Biography
Born 30 March 1972 in Ikorodu, Benson Babajimi Adegoke Benson earned an LLB from Lagos State University, followed by an LLM in International Business Law from London Guildhall University and an MBA from Warwick Business School.
Commencing his career in legal practice, including roles at the UN and Ecobank PLC, Benson transitioned into politics in 2015, winning election to represent Ikorodu in the House of Representatives on the APC ticket. He was reelected in 2019 and 2023.
As Chairman of the House Committee on Defence, Benson has overseen important oversight visits, such as to the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre, while supporting vocational training for youth through his ICARE Foundation.
His legislative agenda focuses on security enhancement, youth development, and good governance.
Highly engaged in his constituency, he regularly facilitates training programmes, infrastructure projects, and community outreach.
Sponsored Bills
| BN | Title | Date Sponsored | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB99 | Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (Repeal) Bill 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 | Assented | View |
| HB319 | Court of Appeal Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 | Jul 27, 2023 | Awaiting consideration | View |
| HB38 | Electric Power Sector Reform Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 | Jul 11, 2023 | Passed | View |
| HB1409 | Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2024 | May 23, 2024 | Awaiting Cmtt Report | View |
| HB639 | Federal University, Ibile, Lagos (Establishment) Bill, 2023 | Oct 17, 2023 | Awaiting consideration | View |
| HB699 | Armed Forces Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 | Oct 19, 2023 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| HB700 | Occupational and Health Safety Bill, 2023 | Oct 19, 2023 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| HB701 | Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 | Oct 19, 2023 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| HB702 | Federal Universities of Technology Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 | Oct 19, 2023 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| HB703 | Armed Forces Support Trust Fund Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 | Oct 19, 2023 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
Motions Sponsored 1
| Motion | Date Filed | Outcome | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motion on the need to investigate the killing of 17 military personnel in Delta state and the abduction of 87 children in Kaduna state. | Mar 20, 2024 | Adopted as amended and referred to the House Committees on Defense, Army, Police, and Nat… | View |
Petitions Presented
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