Biography
Oboku Abonsizibe Oforji is a Nigerian lawmaker from Bayelsa State who represents the Yenagoa/Kolokuma-Opokuma Federal Constituency in the 10th House of Representatives, under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Elected in 2023, he holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree, though his specific major and institution aren’t publicly documented.
He is a first-term member at the federal level.
As Chair of the House Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies, Oforji has been active in examining national examination issues, including irregularities in WAEC (West African Examinations Council) and glitches in the UTME (Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination).
In his constituency, he’s noted for community engagements: sponsoring free medical outreaches, paying WAEC, NECO, and JAMB fees for students, and facilitating infrastructure like roads, health-centers and power transformers.
Sponsored Bills
| BN | Title | Date Sponsored | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB1829 | Companies Income Tax Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024 | Oct 29, 2024 | Awaiting Cmtt Report | View |
Motions Sponsored 6
| Motion | Date Filed | Outcome | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motion on the need for the Nigerian Communications Commission to halt the impending hike in price tariffs by Telecommunications service providers. | Feb 11, 2025 | Adopted and referred to the House Committee on Communications. | View |
| Need for Federal Government to provide security for electricity installations in Bayelsa/Rivers state and nationwide. | Nov 26, 2024 | Adopted and referred to the House Committee on Interior and Power. | View |
| Urgent need to address the effects of a flood disaster in a community in Bayelsa state. | Nov 20, 2024 | Adopted and referred to the House Committee on Environment. | View |
| Motion to appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to rescind the decision to rename the Niger Delta Ministry. | Oct 31, 2024 | Stepped down by leave of the House. | View |
| Motion on the urgent need to allow Independent Marketers to obtain and lift refined petroleum products directly from the Dangote refinery. | Sep 26, 2024 | Adopted as amended and referred to the joint Ad-Hoc Committee. | View |
| Motion on the urgent need to revive the power supply to communities in Bayelsa State. | May 18, 2024 | adopted as amended | View |
Petitions Presented
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