Paschal Agbodike

Paschal Arinzechukwu Agbodike
Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria
Incumbent
Assumed office
2023
ConstituencyIhiala Federal Constituency
Personal details
PartyAll Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)
OccupationPolitician

Paschal Arinzechukwu Agbodike (born April 15, 1982)[1][2] is a Nigerian politician who serves as a Member of the House of Representatives, representing Ihiala Federal Constituency in Anambra State.[3][4][5]

Background and education

Pascal was born on April 15, 1982. He is from Ubahi village, Mbosi community in Ihiala local government area, Anambra State.[6][7]

He holds a PhD in Philosophy.[1][2][8]

Political career

Agbodike was elected to the House of Representatives in the 2023 general elections on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). In the National Assembly, he represents Ihiala Federal Constituency, Anambra State, succeeding IFeanyi Chudi Momah.[9] He is the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Hydrological Services/Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC).[10]

Pascal was a two term member, representing Ihiala Constituency ll at the 6th. He was appointed the Deputy Majority Leader in the Anambra State House of Assembly as well as the Chairman Youths & Sports.[8][11][12] He was the Deputy Speaker of the 7th legislature of the Anambra State House of Assembly. He was appointed the Anambra State House of Assembly Committee Chairman on Screening and Election Matters.[13][14][15]

Community development

While representing Ihiala Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Paschal Agbodike initiated and supported several community development programmes. In November, 2015, he established the Mmirioma Education Foundation. A scholarship programme is for primary, secondary and tertiary Institutions.[8]

In April 2025, he empowered over 2,000 constituents with materials including laptops, sewing and grinding machines, educational supplies, buses for community security, and thousands of bags of rice to support local businesses and self-reliance.[16]

Agbodike also extended a scholarship scheme to beneficiaries at the Federal Cooperative College in Oji River, Enugu State, covering tuition and hostel fees for students of Ihiala origin, and rolled out a broader educational support programme for approximately 1,000 indigent students from primary to tertiary levels with allocated federal budget provisions.[17]

Chieftaincy title

In November 2015, Pascal was conferred with the traditional Ozo title of Ugonwanne by Mbosi town community leaders. The ceremony was performied by the head of Ozo title holders in Mbosi town, Ozo Nwafor Obichebele. The title “Ugonwanne” means prestigious brother of the community, and the Ozo title guarantees manhood, respect and integrity to any man that it is given to in Igbo land.[8]

House fire incident

In July 2024, the residence of Paschal, was set ablaze by suspected hoodlums in Anambra State. No casualties were reported.[7][18][19]

See also

References

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  2. ^ a b "LeaderBox - Political Leadership Platform". leaderbox.africa. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
  3. ^ Abisola, Shojobi (2025-04-27). "Paschal Agbodike Bags Best Performing Legislator Award". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
  4. ^ Onitsha, Emma Elekwa (2025-04-25). "Lawmaker empowers 2000 in Anambra communities". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
  5. ^ Nwafor (2025-03-17). "Soludo's second term bid is done and dusted – Agbodike". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
  6. ^ "Hoodlums Raze Federal Lawmaker's House in Anambra – THISDAYLIVE". This Day. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
  7. ^ a b "Breaking: Hoodlums set ablaze Reps member's house in Anambra". The Punch. 17 July 2024. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  8. ^ a b c d vanguard (2015-11-17). "Anambra lawmaker bags Ozo title, gives scholarships to 50 constituents". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
  9. ^ Ozoji, Raymond (2022-05-29). "Anambra Deputy Speaker Emerges APGA House Of Reps Candidate". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
  10. ^ Reporter, Our (2024-02-27). "Reps committee pledge support for HYPPADEC host communities". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
  11. ^ Ozoji, Raymond (2019-04-02). "Seventh Assembly Will Work With Other Arms Of Govt – Agbodike". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
  12. ^ Ozoji, Raymond (2022-04-08). "2023: I Am Most Qualified To Represent Ihiala Federal Constituency - Anambra Deputy Speaker". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
  13. ^ Nigeria, News Agency of (2023-04-10). "I'll ensure Anambra gets share of national cake: Deputy Speaker". Peoples Gazette Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
  14. ^ Ozoji, Raymond (2023-02-27). "2023 Elections: Anambra Deputy Speaker Humbles Incumbent, Others". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
  15. ^ Ozoji, Raymond (2021-10-18). "Anambra Has Enjoyed Peace Since 2014 - Agbodike". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
  16. ^ "Lawmaker empowers 2000 in Anambra communities". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  17. ^ "Reps Member Takes Scholarship Scheme To Federal Cooperative College Oji River". Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  18. ^ "Hoodlums set Anambra lawmaker's house ablaze". The Guardian Nigeria. 18 July 2024. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  19. ^ Ugwu, Chinagorom (August 8, 2023). "Hoodlums raze Nigerian lawmaker's house". Premium Times. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
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