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ABIA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
The Abia State House of Assembly was established in fulfillment of the principle of separation of powers between the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary as spelt out in the 1999 Constitution. Among the many constitutional functions are:
• Enactment of Laws for the good governance of the State
• Ratification of nominees submitted by the Executive for appointment as Commissioners
• Performing oversight functions on all aspects of governance and the management of public funds.

After the proclamation and inauguration of the Assembly, the 24-member legislature elected its principal (House) officers with Rt. Hon. Agwu U. Agwu being unanimously elected as the Rt. Hon. Speaker of the Assembly.

There are standing committees covering virtually all aspects of the society such as Women, Law, Economy, Human Rights, Education, Youths and Sports, Environment, Tourism, Agriculture, Public Accounts and Rural Development.

These standing committees of the Assembly oversee the activities and smooth running of the House. There are at present 24 Honourable Members of the House. Major political offices of the Assembly are zoned into the three senatorial districts of the State. In fact, law-makers who are not principal officers of the House are Chairmen of House Committees.

The Assembly though mindful of its constitutional responsibilities and obligations has a very cordial working relationship with the Executive and Judiciary arms of government as well as with other governmental and non-governmental organs and agencies.

Its relationship with the organized private sector is enviable. A commendable attributes in a nascent democracy such as Nigeria.

This rare attribute is primarily due to the stability of the House and the leadership of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Agwu U. Agwu. For the list of all the House members and their constituencies click here