Biography
Hon. Patrick Umoh is a Nigerian lawmaker representing the Ikot Ekpene/Essien Udim/Obot Akara Federal Constituency of Akwa Ibom State in the 10th House of Representatives under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Born on 9 April 1982, he is a lawyer, academic, and former law lecturer at the University of Uyo.
Elected in 2023, Hon. Umoh quickly distinguished himself by sponsoring 14 bills, 12 motions, and 8 petitions within his first legislative year—many focused on constitutional reform. He currently chairs the House Committee on Monitoring, Evaluation, and Implementation of the Legislative Agenda.
Sponsored Bills
| BN | Title | Date Sponsored | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB999 | Court of Appeal Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 | Nov 28, 2023 | Awaiting consideration | View |
| HB998 | Central Bank of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 | Nov 28, 2023 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| HB1000 | Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2023 | Nov 28, 2023 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| HB2083 | Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) (Exclusion of Application of Prerogative of Mercy to Corruption Cases) Bill, 2025 | Feb 20, 2025 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| HB2084 | Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) (Uniformity of Annual Vacation of Courts in Nigeria) Bill, 2025 | Feb 20, 2025 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| HB2085 | Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery, Ikot Mboho, Akwa Ibom State (Establishment) Bill, 2025 | Feb 20, 2025 | Passed | View |
| HB1354 | Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2024 | May 09, 2024 | Awaiting Cmtt Report | View |
| HB2082 | A Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Medical Centres Act, 2022 to Establish Federal Medical Centre, Ukana, Akwa Ibom State | Feb 20, 2025 | Passed | View |
| HB1588 | A bill to promote inclusion and participation of women in governance for diversity and good governance | Jul 11, 2024 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| HB1338 | Central Bank of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024 | May 08, 2024 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
Motions Sponsored 7
| Motion | Date Filed | Outcome | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motion on the urgent need for NEMA and the Federal Ministry of Education to provide relief assistance to victims of rain storms in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom state. | May 08, 2025 | Adopted | View |
| Motion on the need to investigate the unsolicited and illegal linking of National Identification Number (NIN) by telecommunication service providing companies in Nigeria. | Feb 06, 2025 | Adopted | View |
| Motion on the urgent need to investigate allegations of corruption against the EFCC and Nigeria Correctional Service. | Sep 26, 2024 | Adopted as amended and referred to the House Committee on Financial Crimes and Reformator… | View |
| Motion on the need for the House to ensure the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria abides by the resolution of the House. | Jul 24, 2024 | Adopted and referred to the House Committee on Health Institutions. | View |
| Urgent need to stop the implemented guidelines for registration of nurses and midwives by certificate verification in Nigeria. | Feb 27, 2024 | Adopted as amended and referred to the House Committee on Health Services. | View |
| Urgent call on Law enforcement Agencies to stop the harassment of Lawyers in Nigeria and support them in carrying out their legitimate duties. | Feb 08, 2024 | adopted | View |
| Motion on the urgent need for the Federal government to appoint Justices to the Supreme Court to expedite justice delivery. | Oct 20, 2023 | Adopted and referred to the House committee on Federal Judiciary and Legislative Complian… | View |
Petitions Presented 9
| Subject | On Behalf Of | Date Presented |
|---|---|---|
| Alleged illegal occupation and destruction of properties. | a complainant | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Alleged non-release of new wage arrears by IPPIS. | a complainant | Feb 18, 2025 |
| I. Alleged exorbitant billing of customers by PortHarcourt Distribution Company (PHDC). II. Alleged inhuman acts and dumping of toxic waste on a family farm land by an organization. | different complainants | Feb 06, 2025 |
| Enforcement of the guidelines of the Council allegedly being flouted. | a complainant representing the Governing Council of a Polytechnic | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Petition against the Nigeria Police Force on its alleged non compliance to a court order. | a complainant | Oct 02, 2024 |
| alleged discontinuation of pension payment by a pension firm | a complainant | Jul 02, 2024 |
| need to avert disaster on trade more estate Abuja | a complainant | Jul 02, 2024 |
| Wrongful termination of appointment by Mobil Energy Limited. | — | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Alleged unlawful termination of appointment | a complainant against a private organization in Akwa Ibom State | Jul 20, 2023 |
