Bede Eke
Hon. Bede Uchenna Eke | |
|---|---|
| Member of the House of Representative | |
| Assumed office June 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Emeka Ihedioha |
| Succeeded by | Albert Chibuzo Agulanna |
| Constituency | Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 March 1972 |
| Political party | People's Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | Imo State University |
| Occupation | Politician |
Bede Uchenna Eke (born in 1972 in Nguru Umuaro, Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria) is a politician and lawmaker in the House of Representatives at the National Assembly, representing Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala Federal Constituency.[1][2] He was succeeded by Albert Chibuzo Agulanna.
Early life and education
In 1985, Hon. Bede Eke began his education at Umuaro Community Primary School and graduated with a First School Leaving Certificate. He attended Nguru Umuaro Community College and acquired West African Examinations Council in 1991. He attended Imo State University and obtained a bachelor's degree.[3]
Political career
In 2015, Eke was elected under the platform of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2015 Nigerian general election to represent Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala Constituency at the House of Representatives (Nigeria). In 2019, he was re-elected by the people of Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala for a second term.[4][5][6]
In 2009, no fewer than ten indigent undergraduates from Ngor-Okpala began studying in various tertiary institutions in Nigeria courtesy of his scholarship programme.
In 2017, Eke proposed stiffer penalties for contravention of the Copyright Act,[7] He also proposed creation of a law that disqualifies Nigerians older than 70 from contesting in the presidential election.[8]
Personal life
Eke is happily married and blessed with children.
References
- ^ "National Assembly | Federal Republic of Nigeria". www.nassnig.org. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
- ^ Owuamanam, Jude Aguguo; Owerri (3 March 2019). "See full list as PDP, APC, AA share House of Representatives seats in Imo". Daily Trust. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
- ^ Nigeria, Media (5 June 2018). "Biography Of Eke Bede". Media Nigeria. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
- ^ "Why Igbo should be supported for 2023 presidency –Eke, Reps member". The Sun Nigeria. 18 October 2019. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
- ^ Emeruwa, Chijindu (17 February 2019). "Nigeria Decides: Federal lawmaker, Bede Eke slams INEC over postponement, says PDP poised to send Buhari to Daura". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
- ^ "2023: Allow Igbo Presidency to stop agitation for Biafra Republic ― Rep member". Tribune Online. 6 October 2019. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
- ^ "Piracy: Bill proposing stiffer penalty passes second reading". The Eagle Online. 6 June 2017. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
- ^ "Presidency: Rep seeks ban of septuagenarians". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 20 October 2019.