Honourable Chimaobi Sam Atu
About Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu
Chimaobi Sam Atu represents Enugu North/Enugu South federal constituency, Enugu State, in the House of Representatives. He won the seat at the 25 February 2023 general election on the platform of the Labour Party, unseating the sitting Peoples Democratic Party member, and defected to the All Progressives Congress in June 2025. He was born on 2 April 1982.
Atu worked as a commercial bus driver before entering elective politics, a detail widely noted in coverage of his 2023 victory. In May 2026 he won the APC nomination for Enugu North/Enugu South ahead of the 2027 general election.
As of August 2026, Atu remains the member for Enugu North/Enugu South.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who represents Enugu North/Enugu South federal constituency in the House of Representatives?
Honourable Chimaobi Sam Atu represents Enugu North/Enugu South 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 Chimaobi Sam Atu born?
Chimaobi Sam Atu was born on 2 April 1982, which makes he 44 years old.
What state does Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu represent?
Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu represents a federal constituency in Enugu State, part of Nigeria's South-East geopolitical zone. Enugu 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.
Government of Enugu State
- Governor
- Peter Mbah
- House of Reps
- 7 members — listed on the Enugu State page