Terseer Ugbor (Hon.)
Benue | House of representatives
Benue | House of representatives
Hon. Terseer Ugbor is a Nigerian politician, environmental expert, sustainability consultant and entrepreneur from Benue State. He was born on 20 May 1981 in Lagos State and hails from Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. He is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and represents the Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
Ugbor began his education at Air Force Primary School, Ikeja, and later attended Air Force Military School, Jos. He proceeded to the University of Abuja, where he studied Sociology and obtained a bachelor's degree in 2004. He subsequently obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from Benue State University.
Before entering elective politics, Ugbor built a professional career in environmental sustainability and waste management. He worked as a sustainability consultant and developed expertise in areas including battery recycling, electronic waste management, renewable energy and Extended Producer Responsibility programmes.
He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of Nigeria (REDIN) and has also served as Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Alliance for Responsible Battery Recycling. Through his professional work, he has participated in environmental policy and sustainability projects involving public institutions, development organisations and private-sector stakeholders.
Ugbor entered elective politics under the platform of the APC and contested the 2023 House of Representatives election for Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency. He won the election and became a member of the 10th National Assembly, where he has been involved in legislative activities concerning environmental protection, climate change, education and constituency development.
In the House of Representatives, Ugbor serves as Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Environment and Chairman of the Ad-Hoc Committee on Student Loans. He has also participated in legislative discussions concerning climate financing, renewable energy, environmental protection and sustainable development.
His legislative work has included advocacy for greater attention to climate-change mitigation and adaptation, as well as environmental initiatives that can benefit rural communities. He has also been involved in discussions around improving access to education through the student-loan system.
Terseer Ugbor's career combines environmental sustainability, entrepreneurship and public service. His transition from environmental consultancy and recycling advocacy to federal legislative representation has shaped his focus on climate action, sustainable development, education and the welfare of his constituents in Kwande and Ushongo.