Honourable Maureen Chinwe Gwacham

Hon. Maureen Chinwe Gwacham represents Oyi, Ayamelum in Nigeria's 10th House of Representatives.

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Maureen Chinwe Gwacham represents the people of Oyi, Ayamelum federal constituency. She is a Christian from Anambra state in the South-East region of the country. She was born on 5 August 1975 (50 years old).

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 Oyi, Ayamelum federal constituency in the House of Representatives?

Honourable Maureen Chinwe Gwacham represents Oyi, Ayamelum 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 Maureen Chinwe Gwacham born?

Maureen Chinwe Gwacham was born on 5 August 1975, which makes she 50 years old.

What state does Hon. Maureen Chinwe Gwacham represent?

Hon. Maureen Chinwe Gwacham represents a federal constituency in Anambra State, part of Nigeria's South-East geopolitical zone. Anambra 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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