Ebonyi | House of representatives
Hon. Osi Kama Nkemkanma St. Andy is a Nigerian politician from Ebonyi State. Born on 10 October 1974, he represents the Ivo/Ohaozara/Onicha Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. He was elected in 2023 on the platform of the Labour Party (LP) and later moved to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Nkemkanma has an academic background in Information and Communication Technology and holds a Ph.D. in ICT. His educational background has been an important part of his public profile, particularly in relation to his interest in technology and development.
He entered federal politics in the 2023 general election, contesting the Ivo/Ohaozara/Onicha Federal Constituency seat under the Labour Party. He won the election and became a member of the 10th National Assembly, representing the three local government areas at the federal level.
In the House of Representatives, Nkemkanma has served as Chairman of the House Committee on Climate Change. He has also participated in committees dealing with areas including petroleum resources, inland waterways, army aviation and appropriations.
His legislative activities have included bills and motions covering environmental restoration, mining, youth service, healthcare, agriculture and institutional development. He has also participated in legislative interventions concerning community disputes and development issues within Ebonyi State.
Among the legislative proposals associated with him are bills seeking the establishment of an Environmental Restoration Agency, amendments to the Minerals and Mining Act and the establishment of a Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies in Ishiagu. These initiatives reflect areas of legislation connected with environmental protection, education, agriculture and natural-resource management.
Ahead of the 2027 general election, Nkemkanma is listed as the APC candidate for the Ivo/Ohaozara/Onicha Federal Constituency. His political career to date has therefore included federal legislative service, committee leadership and participation in issues concerning environmental protection, technology and constituency development.