IHONVBERE OMOZUANVBO JULIUS

Hon. Prof. Julius Omozuanvbo Ihonvbere is a seasoned academic, policy strategist, and distinguished lawmaker currently serving as the Majority Leader of the 10th House of Representatives. He represents the Owan East/West Federal Constituency in Edo State, where he has earned the trust of his constituents through decades of public service, scholarship, and development-focused leadership. Prof. Ihonvbere holds a Bachelor's degree in History and Political Science from Obafemi Awolowo University, a Master’s in International Affairs from Carleton University in Canada, and a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Toronto. His academic journey includes teaching appointments at leading Nigerian and international institutions, including the University of Ife, University of Port Harcourt, University of Texas at Austin, and Houston-Tillotson College. In public service, he previously served as Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Program Monitoring. He later became Secretary to the Edo State Government, contributing to reforms in governance, education, and development planning. Since joining the National Assembly, Prof. Ihonvbere has led impactful legislative interventions in education, constitutional reform, and rural development. He chairs the House Committee on Basic Education and has conducted comprehensive oversight visits across Nigeria, advocating for improved learning infrastructure and better funding for public schools. He is the founder of the Ihonvbere Foundation, which supports indigent students through scholarships, runs skills acquisition programs, and provides food relief and health support for vulnerable communities.