Honourable Regina Akume
About Hon. Regina Akume
Regina Akume represents Gboko/Tarka federal constituency, Benue State, in the 10th House of Representatives, elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress at the National Assembly election of 25 February 2023. She took the seat from the sitting Peoples Democratic Party member, Benjamin Dyegh. She is the wife of George Akume, the former Benue State governor and senator who is Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
As of August 2026, Akume remains the member for Gboko/Tarka. She won the APC primary for the constituency on 17 May 2026, securing the party's ticket for a second term in a set of Benue primaries in which several other sitting members lost their bids.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who represents Gboko/Tarka federal constituency in the House of Representatives?
Honourable Regina Akume represents Gboko/Tarka 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 Regina Akume born?
Regina Akume was born on 15 May 1955, which makes she 71 years old.
What state does Hon. Regina Akume represent?
Hon. Regina Akume 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.
Government of Benue State
- Governor
- Hyacinth Alia
- House of Reps
- 10 members — listed on the Benue State page