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Hon.
Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie
Portrait Of Prince Henry Odi Okojie
Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria
Incumbent
Assumed office
13 June 2023
Preceded bySergius Ogun
ConstituencyEsan North East/Esan South East
Chairman, House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Midstream)
Incumbent
Assumed office
2023
Personal details
BornHenry Odianosen Okojie
(1979-05-15) 15 May 1979 (age 47)
Uromi, Edo State, Nigeria
PartyAll Progressives Congress
SpouseMercy Johnson-Okojie
Children4
EducationBachelor of Science in Peace and Conflict Resolution
OccupationPolitician
Websiteprinceodiokojie.com

Hon. Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie (born Henry Odianosen Okojie; 15 May 1979), also addressed as Hon. Prince Odianosen Okojie and listed in parliamentary records as Okojie Henry Odianosen, is a Nigerian politician and member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria. Hon. Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie represents Esan North East/Esan South East Federal Constituency of Edo State in the 10th National Assembly.[1][2] Hon. Prince Odianosen Okojie is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Midstream).[3][4]

Early life and education

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Hon. Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie was born on 15 May 1979 in Uromi, Edo State, Nigeria.[1] Media profiles have described Hon. Prince Odianosen Okojie as a member of the Uromi royal family and a graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Peace and Conflict Resolution.[5][1]

Business career

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Before entering the National Assembly, Hon. Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie was known publicly as a businessman. Nigerian media reports described Hon. Prince Odianosen Okojie as an entrepreneur involved in hospitality and other business interests.[5][6] In 2020, The Guardian reported that Henod Luxury Hotel, owned by Hon. Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie, opened in the Abule Egba area of Lagos State.[7]

Political career

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2023 House of Representatives election

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Ahead of the 2023 Nigerian general election, Hon. Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie won the APC ticket to contest for the House of Representatives seat for Esan North East/Esan South East Federal Constituency. Premium Times reported that the primary election was held in Ubiaja, Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State.[8]

In the February 2023 election, the Independent National Electoral Commission listed Hon. Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie as the APC member-elect for Esan North East/Esan South East Federal Constituency.[2] Reports by The Punch and Stears recorded 21,764 votes for Hon. Prince Odianosen Okojie, 11,528 votes for Labour Party candidate Ezehi Magnus Desmond Igbas, and 10,007 votes for Peoples Democratic Party candidate Okoduwa Emma Ewah.[9][10]

10th National Assembly

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Hon. Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie was inaugurated as a member of the 10th National Assembly in 2023.[1] The National Assembly's list of standing committee leadership for the 10th House of Representatives names Hon. Prince Odianosen Okojie as Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Midstream), with Sagir Ibrahim Koki as Vice Chairman.[3] At the committee's inaugural meeting, Leadership reported that the committee's mandate covered oversight connected to the Petroleum Industry Act, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, crude-oil refining, bulk storage, pipelines, wholesale petroleum supply and other midstream operations.[4] In 2024, Vanguard reported that Hon. Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie led committee oversight visits to operators in Nigeria's oil and gas sector in Lagos.[11]

Bills and motions

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Official parliamentary records and public reports list bills and motions sponsored or moved by Hon. Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie in the House of Representatives.

No. Bill or motion Subject area Public reference
1 A Bill for an Act for the Establishment of Federal College of Education, Ugboha, Edo State (Establishment) Bill, 2023. Education institution [12][13]
2 A Bill for an Act for the Establishment of the National Institute for Agricultural Research Oria, Edo State (Establishment) Bill, 2023. Agricultural research institution [12][13]
3 A Motion on the Urgent Need to address the deplorable state of Federal Highways along Ewu- Uromi-Agbor and Auchi-Ewu - Benin Federal Highways Federal highways and road infrastructure [14][15]
4 A Bill for an Act to Establish the Flood Management Board and for other related Matters thereto (2023) Flood management [13]
5 A Bill for an Act to Amend the National Steel Council Act (2004) to Include the functions and other related matters thereto, (2023). Steel-sector legislation [16][13]
6 A Motion on the Urgent need to address the deplorable state of Federal Highways along Ewu- Uromi-Agbor and Auchi-Ewu-Benin Federal Highways. (Joint Motion with other Edo Lawmakers Federal highways and road infrastructure [14][15]
7 A Motion for the Full Implementation of the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF). Basic healthcare financing [15]
8 A Motion on the Urgent need for adequate provisions for water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities in public places in Abuja and other public spaces in Nigeria. Water, sanitation and hygiene [17][15]
9 Need for Drastic action against Health Facilities Refusing to Treatment of Accident or Gunshot Patients without Police Reports. Emergency medical treatment [18][19]
10 A Motion on the Urgent Need to Reconnect Uzea, Ewohimi And Ewatto Communities to the national electricity grid in Esan North East/Esan South East Federal Constituency, Edo State Electricity supply [20]
11 A Motion on the Urgent Need for Intervention in the Escalating Rate of Insecurity in Esan North East and Esan South East Federal Constituency, Edo State Security intervention [21]
12 A Motion on the Urgent Need to Curb the rising cases of Illegal Felling and Exportation of Forest wood in Nigeria. Forestry and environmental protection [22]
13 A Bill for the Establishment of Federal Medical Centre, Uromi, Esan North East LGA, Edo State. Health institution [23][13]

Constituency projects and programmes

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Constituency interventions associated with Hon. Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie have covered education, health, road infrastructure, solar lighting, water supply, housing, empowerment and employment facilitation. This Day, Vanguard and The Nation reported constituency projects and programmes across Esan North East and Esan South East, including solar-powered street lighting, healthcare projects, education projects, road works, grants and youth-empowerment programmes.[15][24][25]

The following tables categorise the projects and programmes by sector. Names of private employment beneficiaries and legislative-aide beneficiaries are not listed.

Electricity and power

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No. Project or programme Public reference
1 Provision and Installation of Solar Light in Ewohimi, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
2 Provision and Installation of Solar Light in Ubiaja, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
3 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Iyere Street, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
4 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Convent Road, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
5 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Uwalor Road, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
6 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Okojie Street, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
7 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Afuda Road, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
8 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Old Agbor Road, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
9 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in General Hospital Road, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
10 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Okhenlen Road, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
11 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Taxona-Unawazi Road, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
12 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Goodwill Road, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
13 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Idumu – Eson – Ukoni, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
14 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Arekhandia Street, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
15 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Irabor Street (Monday Eboh Street), Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
16 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Idumu-Are/Idumu – Oza, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
17 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Oboh Street, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
18 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Uromi Motor Park, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
19 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Ibo Quarters, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
20 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Ataga Road/Hon. Festus Edughele Road, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
21 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Police Station Road/General Hospital Road, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
22 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Forest Road (Sen. Odion Ugbesia road), Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
23 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Udo Junction/Ugbenin Road, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
24 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Uhe Street – Freedom Road, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
25 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Wire Road in Idimu-Ebor & Idumu-Ehan, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
26 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Elo Street in Eguare, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
27 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Market Road in Eguare, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
28 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Ojierhomon Street in Eguare, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
29 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Ukhuesan Community, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
30 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Iyenlen Community, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
31 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Emu Community, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
32 Provision and Installation of Minigrid at the Palace of Onojie of Emu Community, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
33 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Ewaleifo Street, Esan North East LGA, [15][25][26]
34 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Utako, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
35 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Unuwazi, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
36 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Ivue, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
37 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Obeidu, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
38 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Arue, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
39 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Error, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
40 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Onewa, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
41 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Ukoni, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
42 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Efandion, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
43 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Uwalor, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
44 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Ekomonua, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
45 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Idisaba, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
46 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Idijie, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
47 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Eko - Ibadin, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
48 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Uwalor-Usogo, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
49 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Akpebe Street, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
50 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Okouzi Road, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
51 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Ogboni Road, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
52 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Ewatto, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
53 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Utako, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
54 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Orowa Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
55 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Ubiaja, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
56 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Ubiaja, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
57 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Ugboha, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
58 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Ugboha, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
59 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Onojie of Uromi Palace, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
60 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights from Angle 90 to Angle 80 in Ubiaja, Esan South East LGA, Edo State [15][25][26]
61 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights from Angle 90 to Angle 80 in Ubiaja, Esan South East LGA, Edo State [15][25][26]
62 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Ologwa Quarter, Esan South East LGA, Edo State [15][25][26]
63 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Orowa Kingdom, Esan South East LGA, Edo State [15][25][26]
64 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Isua Street, Off Odigwe Road, Uromi [15][25][26]
65 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Eigbibhalu Oriasotie Street off Old Agbor Road, Uromi [15][25][26]
66 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Idubhanka Unuwazi Road, [15][25][26]
67 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Central hotel, Uromi [15][25][26]
68 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Indirio Okaigben Ewohimi [15][25][26]
69 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Omhnen Indirio Okaigben Ewohimi [15][25][26]
70 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Health Centre Road, Ewohimi [15][25][26]
71 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Olunukhia, Ewohimi [15][25][26]
72 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in General Hospital Road, Ewohimi [15][25][26]
73 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Uselu, Ewohimi [15][25][26]
74 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Uwedukho Awo [15][25][26]
75 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Odogbe Awo [15][25][26]
76 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Okenewale Awo [15][25][26]
77 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Idumegenlan/Ukpeko – Ewaleifoh Road, Esan North East [15][25][26]
78 Provision and Installation of Street Lights in King's Mother House, Esan North East [15][25][26]
79 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Esemuade Street off Awo Road, Esan North East [15][25][26]
80 Provision and Installation of Solar lights in Ohen Road in Esemuade Street off Awo Road, Esan North East [15][25][26]
81 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Thursday Street, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
82 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Arue Market Road, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
83 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Ojuromi Market, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
84 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Ekioye Market, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
85 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Omumu Market in Amedokhian, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
86 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Richard Olabhiele Street, off Ubiaja Road, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
87 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Gadilo Close, off Arekhandia Street, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
88 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Show Promoter Street off Afuda Road, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
89 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Idimu Ehizibue, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
90 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Ebhoiyi, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
91 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Ubeirumu, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
92 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Small London Street [15][25][26]
93 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Inyinbor's Street, off Old Agbor Road, Uromi, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
94 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Inyinbor's Richard Eimiana Street, off Okhen road, Uromi, Esan North East LGA [15][25][26]
95 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Idu Ehizibue, Ebhoijie off Afuda Road, [15][25][26]
96 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Macdonald quarters, Ebhebe [15][25][26]
97 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Oshogude Street, off Idumaran Ukoni Road [15][25][26]
98 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Oshogude Street, off Idumaran Ukoni road [15][25][26]
99 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Ekpoma Illeh Road (Idiake) [15][25][26]
100 Provision and Installation of Solar Lights in Total filling Station Street [15][25][26]
101 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Ifeku Community [15][25][26]
102 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Uroh Community, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
103 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Okpokporo Community in Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
104 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in In Niger Bank Primary School Road, Illushi, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
105 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Illushi Main Market Road in Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
106 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Eguare Oria Road, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
107 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Ukholo Oria Road, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
108 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Igoh – Oria Road, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
109 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Ego – Oria Road, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
110 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Eguare Road, Onogholo, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
111 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Onogholo Mission Road, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
112 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Idumu Ojie, Ubiaja, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
113 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Hausa Market, Ubiaja, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
114 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Ukpaija, Ubiaja, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
115 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Eko Ubiaja along Delta Road, Ubiaja, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
116 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Ukhuanlen along Illushi Road, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
117 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Ahia along Illushi Road, Ubiaja, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
118 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Udakpa along Illushi Road, Ubiaja, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
119 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Ugbenin Akor Street, Ubiaja, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
120 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Ubiaja Palace Road, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
121 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Freedom Road, Ubiaja, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
122 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Mono Road, Ubiaja, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
123 Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in College Road opposite Girls Modern School Ubiaja, Esan South East LGA [15][25][26]
Note Additional 3,000 unit of Solar lights has just been supplied, undergoing fabrication and installation simultaneously. [15][25][26]

Medical and health sector

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No. Project or programme Public reference
1 Medical Outreach and Medical Eye Diagnosis treatment with customized glasses in Esan North East/Esan South East Federal Constituency, Edo State. [15]
2 Construction of a Medical Centre in Ugboha, Esan South East LGA, Edo State [15]
3 Medical Outreach for Residents of Idumoza in Esan South East LGA [15]
4 Construction of a Modern Medical Centre in Uzea, Esan North East LGA, Edo State [15]
5 Supply of Medical Equipment and accessories to Efandion Primary Health Centre [15]
6 Supply of Medical Equipment and accessories to Idumoza Primary Health Centre [15]
7 Supply of Medical Equipment and accessories to Obiyon Primary Health Centre - Amendokhian [15]
8 Supply of Medical Equipment and accessories to Egbele Primary Health Centre [15]
9 Supply of Medical Equipment and accessories to Illushi Primary Health Centre [15]
10 Supply of Medical Equipment and accessories to Ohordua Primary Health Centre [15]
11 Supply of Medical Equipment and accessories to Emu Primary Health Centre [15]
12 Supply of Medical Equipment and accessories to Okhuesan Primary Health Centre [15]
13 Comprehensive Medical Outreach on Dental and Endocrinology for Aged Populace of Esan North East/Esan South East Federal Constituency, Edo State [15]

Road, drainage and housing projects

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No. Project or programme Public reference
1 Construction of a 2.1 KM Uromi General Hospital Road, Esan North East LGA, Edo State [15][25]
2 Flood and Erosion Control in Onewa Road, Esan North East LGA, Edo State [15][25]
3 Construction of a Standard Culvert System in Apostolic Street, Ehbioyi, Esan North East LGA, Edo State. [15][25]
4 Construction of a standard two-bedroom flat for a constituent in Esan North East LGA. [15][25]
5 Construction of a standard two-bedroom flat for a constituent in Amendokhian, Uromi, Esan North East LGA. [15][25]

Education projects and programmes

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No. Project or programme Public reference
1 Construction of a block of Six (6) Classrooms in Eguare Primary School, Ewatto, Esan South East LGA [15][27]
2 Construction of a block of Two (2) Classrooms, with Furniture and Solar System in Idumuje - Eguare Primary School, Ewohimi, Esan South East LGA [15][27]
3 Supply of Instructional Materials to Atani Primary School, Esan North East LGA. [15][27]
4 Provision of an ICT Laboratory in Ewatto Grammar School Ewatto, Esan South East LGA [15][27]
5 Provision of Furniture to Egbele Primary School [15][27]
6 Provision of Furniture, School bags, Notebooks and other Educational Materials to Obeidu Primary School in Esan North East LGA [15][27]
7 Provision of Furniture, School bags, Notebooks and other Educational Materials to Error Primary School in Esan North East LGA [15][27]
8 Provision of Furniture, school bags, Notebooks and Educational Materials to Eguare Primary School, Uromi in Esan North East LGA [15][27]
9 Provision of Furniture, School Bags, Notebooks and Educational Materials to Uromi Girls Primary School, Uromi in Esan North East LGA [15][27]
10 Provision of Furniture, School Bags, Notebooks and Educational Materials to Olinlin Primary School in Esan North East LGA [15][27]
11 Provision of Furniture, School Bags, Notebooks and Educational Materials to Awo Primary School in Esan North East LGA [15][27]
12 Provision of Furniture, School Bags, Notebooks and Educational Materials to Ukoni Primary School in Esan North East LGA [15][27]
13 Provision of Furniture, School Bags, Notebooks and Educational Materials to Amendokhian Primary School in Esan North East LGA [15][27]
14 Provision of Furniture, School Bags, Notebooks and Educational Materials to Efandion Primary School in Esan North East LGA [15][27]
15 Provision of Furniture, School Bags, Notebooks and Educational Materials to Ekomonua Primary School in Esan North East LGA [15][27]
16 Provision of Furniture, School Bags, Notebooks and Educational Materials to Ewoyi Primary School in Esan North East LGA [15][27]
17 Provision of Furniture, School Bags, Notebooks and Educational Materials to Idumoza Primary School, Esan North East LGA [15][27]
18 Provision of Furniture, School Bags, Notebooks and Educational Materials to Idumejie Primary School Eguare, Ewohimi in Esan South East LGA [15][27]
19 Provision of Furniture, School Bags, Notebooks and Educational Materials to Okede Primary School, Ewohimi in Esan South East LGA [15][27]
20 Provision of Furniture, School Bags, Notebooks and Educational Materials to Uhomebho Primary School in Esan South East LGA [15][27]
21 Provision of Furniture, School Bags, Notebooks and Educational Materials to Idewe Primary School in Esan South East LGA [15][27]
22 Provision of Furniture, School Bags, Notebooks and Educational Materials to Ologua Primary School – Ohordua, Esan South East LGA [15][27]
23 Provision of Furniture, School Bags, Notebooks and Educational Materials to Okhuesan Primary School, Esan South East LGA [15][27]
24 Provision of Furniture, School Bags, Notebooks and Educational Materials to Oyomon Primary School, Esan South East LGA [15][27]
25 Provision of Furniture, School Bags, Notebooks and Educational Materials to Ukpaja Primary School, Esan South East LGA [15][27]
26 Provision of Furniture, School Bags, Notebooks and Educational Materials to Oria Primary School, Esan South East LGA [15][27]
27 Provision of Furniture, School Bags, Notebooks and Educational Materials to Niger Bank Primary School, Esan South East LGA [15][27]
28 Provision of Furniture, School Bags, Notebooks and Educational Materials to Uzogbon Primary School, Ugboha, Esan South East LGA [15][27]
29 Provision of Furniture, School Bags, Notebooks and Educational Materials to Ibhiadan Primary School, Esan South East LGA [15][27]
30 Provision of Furniture, School Bags, Notebooks and Educational Materials to Orowa Primary School, Esan South East LGA [15][27]
31 Upgrade/Renovation of Our Lady of Lourdes Girls Grammar School, Uromi, Esan North East LGA
Construction,furnishing & Equipping of State-of-the-Art ICT Building
Construction,furnishing & Equipping of State-of-the-Art Science Laboratory Building
Renovation and furnishing of 1 No Blocks of 7 Classrooms (Block A)
Renovation and furnishing of 1 No Blocks of 7 Classrooms (Block B)
Supply and Installation of 3 Nos 10KVA Inverter System
Provision of Borehole and Overhead Tank
Provision of Solar Street Light		 [15][27]
32 Provision of Class Furniture, Customized School Bags, Biro, Notebooks to Amedokhian Primary School, Esan North East LGA (Additional) [15][27]
33 Provision of Class Furniture, Customized School Bags, Biro, Notebooks to Onogholo Primary School, Esan South East LGA [15][27]
34 Provision of Class Furniture, Customized School Bags, Biro, Notebooks to Ineme Primary School, Esan South East LGA [15][27]
35 Free JAMB Registration for Students over 5,000 students in Esan North East/Esan South East Federal Constituency, Edo State [15][27]
36 Facilitation of an overseas PTDF master's scholarship opportunity for a constituent. [15][27]
37 Facilitation of an overseas PTDF master's scholarship opportunity for a constituent. [15][27]

Training, empowerment and employment facilitation

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No. Project or programme Public reference
1 Facilitation of Presidential Grant for 1,000 constituents in Esan North East/Esan South East Federal Constituency, Edo State [15][27][25]
2 Facilitation of Two hundred (200) Constituents for Conditional Grant Scheme (CGS) by the Federal Government [15][27][25]
3 Facilitation of Federal Government Grants for 150 constituents (150) in Esan North East/Esan South East Federal Constituency [15][27][25]
4 Human Capital Development and Strategic Empowerment for Men and Women in Fish and Poultry Farming in Esan North East/Esan South East Federal Constituency, Edo State [15][27][25]
5 Training of Women and Youths on Organic Farming and Distribution of Starter Packs in Esan North East/Esan South East Federal Constituency, Edo State [15][27][25]
6 Training of Women and Youths in Improved Agro Farming in Cassava Production in Esan North East/Esan South East Federal Constituency, Edo State. [15][27][25]
7 Facilitation of employment into the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). [15][27][25]
8 Facilitation of employment into the National Bureau of Statistics. [15][27][25]
9 Facilitation of appointment of a constituent as legislative aide to the Speaker of the House of Representatives. [15][27][25]
10 Facilitation of appointment of a constituent as legislative aide. [15][27][25]
11 Facilitation of employment into Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua. [15][27][25]
12 Facilitation of employment into Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua. [15][27][25]
13 Facilitation of employment into Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua. [15][27][25]
14 Facilitation of employment into Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua. [15][27][25]
15 Facilitation of employment into Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua. [15][27][25]
16 Facilitation of employment into Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua. [15][27][25]
17 Facilitation of employment into the National Orthopaedic Centre. [15][27][25]
18 Facilitation of employment into the National Orthopaedic Centre. [15][27][25]
19 Facilitation of employment into the National Orthopaedic Centre. [15][27][25]
20 Facilitation of employment into the National Orthopaedic Centre. [15][27][25]
21 Facilitation of employment into the Nigeria Police Force. [15][27][25]
22 Facilitation of employment into the Federal Fire Service. [15][27][25]
23 Facilitation of employment into the Federal Fire Service. [15][27][25]
24 Supply and Distribution of Fertilizers to 1,052 Farmers selected in Esan North East/Esan South East Federal Constituency, Edo State [15][27][25]
25 Orientation Training and Empowerment of 100 Women and Youths in Uromi & Ubiaja, Edo State with Fertilizer Applicator and 100,000 starter pack [15][27][25]
26 Facilitation of appointment of a constituent as legislative aide to the Speaker of the House of Representatives. [15][27][25]
27 Facilitation of appointment of a constituent as legislative aide at the National Assembly. [15][27][25]
28 Facilitation of appointment of a constituent as legislative aide at the National Assembly. [15][27][25]
29 Facilitation of appointment of a constituent as legislative aide at the National Assembly. [15][27][25]
30 Empowerment and Provision of Business Support Grant ranging from 500,000–1,000,000 to 2,000,000 to over 580 across beneficiaries in Esan North East and Esan South East LGAs respectively. [15][27][25]
31 Empowerment of Two Thousand, Three Hundred and Thirty-Five (2,355) Women and youths with Fifty Thousand Naira (50,000) grants for Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises [15][27][25]
32 Distribution of Cars, Mini-Buses, Motorcycles, Tricycles, Deep Freezers, Generators, Vulcanizing Machines, Sewing Machines, Hair Dryers, Barbing Equipment, Wheelchairs to over 350 Constituents across Esan North East and Esan South East LGAs [15][27][25]
33 The Provision of an operational vehicle to the newly created Force Unit (Squadron 82) to aid movements across the Federal Constituency. [15][27][25]
34 Facilitation of employment into the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS). [15][27][25]
35 Facilitation of employment into the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS). [15][27][25]
36 Facilitation of employment into the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS). [15][27][25]
37 Facilitation of employment into Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua. [15][27][25]
38 Facilitation of employment into Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua. [15][27][25]
39 Facilitation of employment into Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua. [15][27][25]
40 Facilitation of employment into Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua. [15][27][25]
41 Facilitation of employment into Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua. [15][27][25]
42 Facilitation of employment into Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua. [15][27][25]
43 Facilitation of employment into Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua. [15][27][25]
44 Facilitation of employment into Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua. [15][27][25]
45 Facilitation of employment into Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua. [15][27][25]
46 Facilitation of employment as Lecturer III at the Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State. [15][27][25]

Borehole construction

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No. Project or programme Public reference
1 Construction of a motorized Solar Borehole at Eko – Ibadin, Esan North East LGA [15]
2 Construction of a Solar Powered Borehole at Idumu-agbala, Esan North East LGA [15]
3 Construction of a Motorized Borehole in Emu Community, Esan South East LGA, Edo State (ongoing) [15]
4 Construction of Solar Borehole in Udakpa Community, Esan South East LGA (ongoing) [15]
5 Construction of Borehole in Idimu – egberemolen in Uwalor Community (ongoing) [15]

Edo politics and 2027 nomination

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During the 2024 Edo State governorship election campaign, Hon. Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie served as Director General of the Edo Central APC Governorship Campaign Council.[28] In September 2024, Nigerian newspapers reported that Hon. Prince Odianosen Okojie escaped an alleged attack at his residence in Uromi ahead of the Edo governorship election.[29][30]

In March 2025, The Whistler reported that Hon. Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie withdrew from the Edo Central Senatorial District by-election race and said that he would remain focused on his work as federal representative for Esan North East/Esan South East.[31] In May 2026, The Punch and The Nation reported that Hon. Prince Odianosen Okojie won the APC return ticket unopposed for Esan North East/Esan South East Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections.[32][33]

Personal life

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Hon. Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie is married to Nigerian actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie. The couple married on 27 August 2011.[34] In 2021, P.M. News reported that the couple had four children.[35] In 2020, The Guardian reported that the couple welcomed their fourth child, a daughter, in the United States.[36]

References

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  2. 1 2 "List of Members-Elect of the House of Representatives, February 2023" (PDF). Independent National Electoral Commission. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  3. 1 2 "Leadership of the Standing Committees of the 10th House of Representatives, 2023–2027". National Assembly of Nigeria. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  4. 1 2 Emmason, Jerry (17 November 2023). "House Committee Pledges Effective Oversight On Petroleum Sector". Leadership. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  5. 1 2 Inegbe, Godswill (15 May 2021). "Odianosen Okojie: A Royal and Political Prince, with Tremendous Goodwill". National Daily. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  6. ↑ Rapheal (31 March 2022). "2023: Why I want to represent Esan at NASS – Odi-Okojie, Mercy Johnson's husband". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  7. ↑ Thomas-Odia, Ijeoma (4 January 2020). "Mercy Johnson, hubby herald 2020 with Henod Luxury Hotels". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  8. ↑ Onu, Stephen (28 May 2022). "APC: Mercy Johnson's husband, Okojie, wins Reps ticket". Premium Times. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  9. ↑ Adedipe, Adeyinka (26 February 2023). "#NigeriaElections2023: Mercy Johnson's husband, Akpatason, others win Rep seats". The Punch. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  10. ↑ "2023 House of Representatives results: Edo State". Stears Elections. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  11. ↑ Nwafor (19 November 2024). "We will ensure growth of petroleum industry despite challenges — Reps". Vanguard. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  12. 1 2 "House of Representatives Order Paper, Wednesday 4 October 2023" (PDF). Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  13. 1 2 3 4 5 "Bill to establish National Flood Management Agency passes first reading". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 24 November 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
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  17. ↑ "Notice Paper: House of Representatives, 18–22 December 2023" (PDF). Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre. 18 December 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  18. ↑ "House of Representatives Order Paper, Tuesday 13 February 2024" (PDF). Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre. 13 February 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  19. ↑ "House urges action against hospitals refusing to treat accident, gunshot victims without police reports". This Day. 15 February 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  20. ↑ "Order Paper, House of Representatives, Thursday 11 December 2025". National Assembly of Nigeria. 11 December 2025. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
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  22. ↑ "Notice Paper: House of Representatives, 20 March 2025" (PDF). National Assembly Library Trust Fund. 20 March 2025. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  23. ↑ "A Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Medical Centres Act, 2022 to Establish the Federal Medical Centre, Uromi, Edo State; and for Related Matters". National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies. 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
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  25. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 "Okojie: New Edo has risen, shining bright". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 7 December 2025. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  26. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 "I'm committed to improving the lives of my people, says Okojie". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 2025. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  27. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 "Rep Okojie empowers constituents with business grants to transform Edo's youth economy". Vanguard. 14 November 2025. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  28. ↑ "Okojie urges commitment from LG coordinators for victory in Edo polls". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  29. ↑ "Edo election: Mercy Johnson's husband escapes assassination attempt". Vanguard. 20 September 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  30. ↑ "Edo election: Mercy Johnson's husband, Okojie 'escapes assassination'". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. 20 September 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  31. ↑ "Mercy Johnson's husband withdraws from Edo Central Senatorial race". The Whistler. 18 March 2025. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
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  33. ↑ "APC primaries: Okojie secures return ticket unopposed for Esan Constituency". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 17 May 2026. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  34. ↑ "How Mercy Johnson Defied All Odds To Marry Sweetheart". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. 29 August 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  35. ↑ "Mercy Johnson Okojie, hubby celebrate 10th wedding anniversary". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. 27 August 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  36. ↑ Bamidele, Michael (4 May 2020). "Mercy Johnson And Husband Welcome Fourth Child". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
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