Idem Unyime Josiah

Unyime Josiah Idem, born on January 14, 1975, is a Nigerian businessman, politician, and philanthropist who represents the Oruk Anam/Ukanafun federal constituency in the House of Representatives.

His political career began in 2000 when he was first elected as an assistant secretary for PDP in his ward 8 and later appointed as Special Adviser Projects to Ukanafun Local Council Chairman. He joined the Godswill Akpabio governorship campaign organization on the PDP platform in 2011.

Idem holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Uyo in business management, followed by a master’s in business administration. He is pursuing a PhD in Leadership at Monarch Business School, Monarch University, Switzerland.

He founded Idems Ultimate Limited—a telecommunications service provider—and Stanford Microfinance Bank Limited, with interests in agricultural, real estate, and construction sectors, employing over five hundred people.

As a member of the House of Representatives since 2019, he serves as Chairman of the Public Procurement Committee in the 10th Assembly. He has sponsored 22 establishment and amendment bills and 28 urgent national motions.

His professional credentials include advanced training in telecommunications, management, financial administration, public administration, and leadership from institutions across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

He is a fellow of notable Nigerian professional bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Management and Public Diplomacy, Chartered Institute of Leadership, and Chartered Institute of Economists.

In 2019, he advocated for NIFOR’s rehabilitation in Akwa Ibom, which was approved by the House. His campaigns have focused on constituency projects like youth skill development programs, training thousands of youths to reduce unemployment.

During his first term, Idem empowered over 7,000 constituents with grants and business equipment, including vehicles and sewing machines, to support local entrepreneurship.

He has been recognized for legislative contributions and constituency development, earning accolades such as Orderpaper Nigeria’s Most Valuable Parliamentarian and Igbere TV’s Best House of Representatives Member of the Year (2022).