Senator Orji Uzor Kalu
About Senator Orji Uzor Kalu
Orji Uzor Kalu represents Abia North Senatorial District, Abia State, in the Senate on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. He first took the seat on 11 June 2019, defeating the incumbent Mao Ohuabunwa, and returned for a second term with the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June 2023.
Before entering the Senate, Kalu was Governor of Abia State for two terms, from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007, elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party. In the 9th Senate he served as Senate Chief Whip from 2 July 2019 until June 2023. When the 10th Senate constituted its standing committees in August 2023, he was named chairman of the Committee on Privatisation.
As of August 2026, Kalu remains the senator for Abia North.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the senator for Abia North senatorial district?
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu represents the people of Abia North senatorial district in the 10th National Assembly. The senator serves a four-year term and is one of three senators from Abia State.
When was Orji Uzor Kalu born?
Orji Uzor Kalu was born on 21 April 1960, which makes he 66 years old.
What state does Senator Orji Uzor Kalu represent?
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu represents Abia State in the South-East geopolitical zone in the Nigerian Senate. Each state in Nigeria has three senators, one for each of its three senatorial districts.
What is Senator Orji Uzor Kalu's religion?
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is a Christian. Religious identity is not a legal qualification for senatorial office in Nigeria, but it is often reflected in constituency representation across the country's diverse zones.
What does a Nigerian senator do?
A senator is a member of the upper chamber of Nigeria's National Assembly. Senators make federal laws, approve presidential appointments, ratify international treaties, oversee the executive arm of government and advocate for the interests of their senatorial district. The Senate has 109 members in total.
Government of Abia State
- Governor
- Alex Otti
- Senators
- Austin AkobunduEnyinnaya Abaribe
- House of Reps
- 8 members — listed on the Abia State page