Biography
Benedict Etanabene is a Nigerian politician. He is currently serving as a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives, representing the Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency in Delta State. He was elected in 2023 on the platform of the Labour Party (LP). Prior to his election, he studied Law at Edo State University (1990-1996) and served for over 33 years at the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, including a period as Chairman of the branch of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN).
Sponsored Bills
| BN | Title | Date Sponsored | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB2136 | Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2025 | Mar 12, 2025 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| HB2405 | A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Create Ethiope State | Jun 24, 2025 | Awaiting Cmtt Report | View |
| HB1314 | SUBSTITUTE THE NAMES OKPE AND SAPELE WITH OKPE EAST AND OKPE WEST RESPECTIVELY UNDER PART 1, FIRST SCHEDULE OF THE CONSTITUTION AND RELATED MATTERS | May 07, 2024 | Awaiting Cmtt Report | View |
| HB2604 | Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2025 | Nov 12, 2025 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| HB1169 | Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| HB1313 | Federal Universities of Technology Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024 | May 07, 2024 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| HB1315 | Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024 | May 07, 2024 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| HB1943 | Niger Delta Development Commission Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| HB2486 | Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2025 | Oct 16, 2025 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| HB2607 | Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 | Nov 12, 2025 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
Motions Sponsored 2
Petitions Presented 3
| Subject | On Behalf Of | Date Presented |
|---|---|---|
| Alleged wanton destruction of properties and use of military personnel to intimidate a community. | — | Jul 12, 2024 |
| Alleged blockage of Escravos channel for free maritime movement. | Life Flower Mill | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Intervention on a problem with the Dentistry department of the University of Benin regarding unreleased results. | — | Oct 05, 2023 |
