About Leke Abejide

Rt. Hon. Leke Joseph Abejide is a Nigerian politician, businessman and legislator who represents the Yagba East, Yagba West and Mopamuro Federal Constituency of Kogi State in the House of Representatives. He was first elected to the National Assembly in 2019 and secured re-election in 2023, giving him the opportunity to serve the constituency for a second term.

Born on 8 May 1975, Abejide hails from Alu in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State. His background and upbringing have remained closely connected to Yagba and the wider Okun community, a connection that has continued to shape his public and political career.

Abejide has an academic background in economics and business administration. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and subsequently earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Bayero University, Kano. His educational background, combined with his experience in the private sector, has contributed to his interest in economic, commercial and development-related issues.

Before and alongside his political career, Abejide developed interests in business, particularly in areas connected with commerce, maritime activities and logistics. His private-sector experience has provided another dimension to his public career, particularly in understanding the relationship between government policy, business activity, trade and economic development.

His entry into elective politics marked a significant transition into public service. In 2019, he was elected to represent the Yagba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. His re-election in 2023 extended his legislative career into the 10th National Assembly.

Within the National Assembly, Abejide has developed a particular profile around customs, trade and revenue-related matters. He served as Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Customs and Excise in the 9th Assembly and was subsequently appointed Chairman of the House Committee on Customs and Excise in the 10th Assembly. The National Assembly’s official committee leadership records confirm his chairmanship.

The committee places him at the centre of parliamentary oversight of issues involving the Nigeria Customs Service, revenue collection, trade facilitation, border administration and related matters. His responsibilities in this area have given him exposure to important aspects of Nigeria’s economic and fiscal policy.

A notable aspect of Abejide’s legislative career has been his continued engagement with institutional and policy questions within the customs sector. In 2026, for instance, he publicly addressed issues concerning personnel structure and retirement within the Nigeria Customs Service, emphasising adherence to established public-service rules.

Beyond committee responsibilities, Abejide has also used the legislative platform to draw attention to issues affecting his constituency and the wider public. His approach to representation has combined constituency advocacy with participation in broader national affairs, reflecting the dual responsibility of a federal legislator to remain connected to the people while contributing to national policymaking.

Over the years, his political activities have also extended beyond the formal chambers of the National Assembly. He has built relationships across political, governmental and community circles, giving him a growing presence within Kogi State and the wider Nigerian political environment.

Abejide’s public profile is also associated with philanthropic and community-oriented activities through the Leke Abejide Foundation, which has undertaken interventions in areas including education, community development and support for vulnerable groups. His foundation has become an additional platform through which he has engaged with communities outside the formal responsibilities of his legislative office.

For Abejide, public service has therefore developed along several interconnected paths: legislative representation, institutional oversight, political engagement, private-sector experience and community intervention. These elements have combined to shape his identity as a public figure whose activities extend beyond the conventional responsibilities of a federal lawmaker.

His political journey has also been marked by continuity. From his election in 2019 to his re-election in 2023 and his continued role in the 10th National Assembly, Abejide has built considerable legislative experience. His current committee leadership places him among lawmakers entrusted with significant oversight responsibilities in the federal legislature.

Today, Rt. Hon. Leke Joseph Abejide remains a prominent political figure from Kogi State, with his public career defined by representation, legislative participation, political engagement and a continuing connection to the people and communities from which he emerged.

For the Leke Abejide Digital Office, his story is ultimately one of a man whose journey from the private sector into national politics has been shaped by education, enterprise, public service and an enduring interest in the development and representation of his people.

Rt. Hon. Leke Joseph Abejide — Legislator. Businessman. Public Servant. Representative of the People.