Biography
Philip Agbese is a member of the House of Representatives representing the Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency in Benue State. He studied Biochemistry at the University of Ilorin before pursuing a law degree at Middlesex University, London in 2018. He further earned an MBA from the University of Chichester in 2020 and a Master’s in Human Rights Law from Middlesex in 2021. Agbese also holds a Diploma in Freelance Journalism from the British College of Journalism, London. Before his legislative career, Agbese was active as a lawyer, human rights activist, security strategist, and media executive. He is the Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives and the Chairman of the Nigeria-Finland Parliamentary Friendship Group.
Sponsored Bills
Motions Sponsored 1
| Motion | Date Filed | Outcome | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motion on the inappropriate view that the House of Representatives is inferior to the Senate. | Oct 02, 2024 | Adopted as amended and referred to the Ad-Hoc Committee to be duly constituted. | View |
Petitions Presented 3
| Subject | On Behalf Of | Date Presented |
|---|---|---|
| Need to recover alleged stolen funds in US Dollars by an Oil company operating in Nigeria. | The Center for Social Justice and Transparency | May 18, 2024 |
| Alleged attempted abduction of the former CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele by EFCC. | the center for social justice | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Alleged monumental corruption, contract racketeering and abuse of office by Hydrocarbon Projects. | Africa Center for Justice and Human Rights | Nov 22, 2023 |
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