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Before the election, she was the Dean of the Faculty of Management Sciences at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

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EBIKAKE MARIE ENENIMIETE – PDP, Brass/Nembe Federal Constituency (Bayelsa)

An experienced politician, she is a former chairman of Brass local government area of the south-south state.

ZAINAB GIMBA – APC, Bama/Ngala/Kala-Balge Federal Constituency (Borno)

The 50-year-old politician is currently the chairperson of Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians.

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OGBARA KAFILAT - APC, Kosofe Federal Constituency (Lagos)

The former commissioner of the Lagos State Audit Service Commission polled 44 votes to beat her closest opponent, who scored one vote.

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CLARA – YPP, Orumba North/ Orumba South Federal Constituency (Anambra)

A royalty, she is aptly named Adaejiejemba, and with her victory, she has cemented her reputation as a political colossus.

AKUME REGINA – APC, Gboko/Tarka Federal Constituency (Benue)

Mrs Akume was the state’s First Lady from 1999-2007, when her husband, Dr George Akume, was governor.

IBORI-SUENU ERHIATAKE – PDP, Ethiope East/Ethiope West Federal Constituency (Delta)

The daughter of James Ibori, former governor of Delta, defeated Ben Igbakpa, incumbent lawmaker representing the area, in the 2023 polls.

ADEWUNMI ONANUGA - APC, Remo Federal Constituency (Ogun)

Popularly known as “Ijaya”, Onanuga will be retaining her seat in the House of Representatives for the constituency.

GWACHAM MAUREEN CHINWE – APGA, Oyi/Ayamelum Federal Constituency (Anambra)

Before venturing into politics, Gwacham was widely known as an accomplished businesswoman and a trade economist.

ONUH ONYECHE BLESSING – APC, Otukpo/Ohimini Federal Constituency (Benue)

Although she is the daughter of former Senate President David Mark, she has carved a niche for herself as a formidable politician.

ONUOHA MIRIAM ODINAKA – APC, Isiala Mbano, Okigwe, Onuimo Federal Constituency (Imo)

She returned to the green chambers after winning the 2023 National Assembly elections.

BENI BUTMAK LAR – PDP, Langtang North, Langtang South Federal Constituency (Plateau)

She will be returning to the green chamber for the fifth term. Hon. Lar is also the daughter of a former PDP national chairman, Late Solomon Lar.

GOODHEAD BOMA – PDP, Akuku Toru, Asari Toru Federal Constituency (Rivers)

Hon. Boma is the daughter of the Late Justice Melford Dokubo and a younger sister to freedom fighter Asari Dokubo.

BUKAR ABBA IBRAHIM KHADIJAH WAZIRI – APC, Damaturu, Gujuba, Gulani, Tarmuwa Federal Constituency (Yobe)

The 56-year-old politician is a former minister of state for foreign affairs.

FATIMA TALBA – APC, Nangere Potiskum Federal Constituency (Yobe)

She had previously occupied the position and was voted in for the second time.

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