Hon. Austin Okezie Meregini
● Currently in Office📅 Tenure in Office
Hon. Austin Okezie Meregini has been serving as deputy speaker of the abia state house of assembly of Abia State since June 14, 2023, under the Labour Party Party.
👤 About Hon. Austin Okezie Meregini
Austin Okezie Meregini is a Nigerian politician who represents Umuahia East State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly. He was elected Deputy Speaker of the 8th Assembly on 14 June 2023, alongside Speaker Emmanuel Emeruwa, as the Labour Party secured control of the House's leadership following its sweep of the 2023 Abia State elections.
📋 Personal Information
| Full name | Hon. Austin Okezie Meregini |
| Title / Role | Deputy Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly |
| State | Abia State |
| Party | Labour Party |
| In office since | June 14, 2023 |
| Geopolitical zone | SE |
🏆 Key Achievements
Deputy Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly since June 2023, elected alongside Speaker Emma Emeruwa as the Labour Party took control of the 8th Assembly. Represents Umuahia East State Constituency.
🏛 Role of the Deputy Governor
The Deputy Governor of Abia State assists the governor in the executive administration of the state. Under the Nigerian Constitution, the deputy governor is elected on the same ticket as the governor and constitutionally succeeds to the governorship if the governor is incapacitated, impeached, resigns or passes away.
Hon. Austin Okezie Meregini serves as deputy governor under Governor Dr. Alexander Chioma "Alex" Otti, OFR , having assumed office on June 14, 2023.