Ume Mathias

Ume Mathias is a Nigerian lawmaker who has in the Abia State House of Assembly representing Umunneochi since June 14, 2023. He is a member of the Labour Party.

Political career

Ume Mathias was elected to represent Umunneochi State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly in the 2023 Abia State House of Assembly election on the platform of the Labour Party (LP).

He was inaugurated as a member of the 8th Abia State House of Assembly in June 2023. He has also served as Deputy Majority Leader of the Assembly.

Since assuming office, Mathias has participated in legislative proceedings and constituency representation for Umunneochi State Constituency.

Legislative activities

As a member of the 8th Abia State House of Assembly, Ume Mathias has sponsored and supported legislation on security, social welfare and public administration.

He sponsored the Abia State Forest Guard Corps Bill, the Homeland Security Bill, the Senior Citizens Welfare Bill, the Consolidated Revenue Collection Bill, the Paternity Leave Bill for Male Civil Servants, and a bill seeking the establishment of technical and vocational schools in the state.

Mathias has also participated in debates on constituency development and state budget implementation.