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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nigeria

Title: Deputy Speaker

Current holder

Benjamin Kalu

In office since 13 Jun 2023.

Predecessor: Idris Wase

Portrait of Benjamin Kalu
George Okoro · CC0

Career

  • member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria (2019 to present)
  • member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria (2019 to present)

Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria?

Benjamin Kalu is the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, in office since 13 Jun 2023.

Who was the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria before Benjamin Kalu?

Idris Wase held the office before Benjamin Kalu.

When was Benjamin Kalu born?

Benjamin Kalu was born in 1971-05-05, in Bende, according to Wikidata.

Which party does Benjamin Kalu belong to?

Benjamin Kalu is listed as a member of All Progressives Congress on Wikidata.

More on PollsAfrica

Sources: National Assembly of Nigeria (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); State House, Abuja (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

Nigeria in numbers

Population (2025)
237.6 million
1st largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025)
1,223 US$
35th highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2025)
23%
6th highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025)
3.1%
39th highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025)
36.1%
47th highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024)
54.6 years
54th highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2024)
70.4%
28th highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025)
35
47th most stable of 54 in Africa

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PollsAfrica (2026). Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nigeria. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/nigeria/deputy-speaker