Honourable Austin Asema Achado

Hon. Austin Asema Achado represents Gwer East/Gwer West in Nigeria's 10th House of Representatives.

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Austin Asema Achado represents the people of Gwer East/Gwer West federal constituency. He is a Christian from Benue state in the North-Central region of the country. He was born on 5 May 1961.

About the House of Representatives

The Nigerian House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the bicameral National Assembly. It has 360 members, each elected from a federal constituency apportioned roughly by population. Members serve renewable four-year terms and share law-making authority with the Senate. The House originates appropriation and money bills, conducts oversight of federal agencies and channels grassroots concerns into national policy. It is presided over by the Speaker of the House, who is fourth in the line of presidential succession.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents Gwer East/Gwer West federal constituency in the House of Representatives?

Honourable Austin Asema Achado represents Gwer East/Gwer West federal constituency in Nigeria's House of Representatives. Members of the House serve renewable four-year terms in the lower chamber of the National Assembly.

When was Austin Asema Achado born?

Austin Asema Achado was born on 5 May 1961.

What state does Hon. Austin Asema Achado represent?

Hon. Austin Asema Achado represents a federal constituency in Benue State, part of Nigeria's North-Central geopolitical zone. Benue State has multiple federal constituencies, each electing one member to the House.

What does a member of the House of Representatives do?

Members of the House of Representatives make laws for the federation, originate appropriation and money bills, conduct oversight of federal ministries and agencies, and represent grassroots interests in the National Assembly. The House has 360 members, each elected from a federal constituency drawn by population.

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