Okojie Henry Odianosen

Hon. Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie, known as Hon. Prince Odianosen Okojie and listed in parliamentary records as Okojie Henry Odianosen, is a Nigerian politician affiliated with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and member of the House of Representatives for Edo State’s Esan North East/Esan South East Federal Constituency since 2023.

Born on May 15, 1979 in Uromi, Edo State, he is identified as a member of the royal family of Uromi and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Peace and Conflict Resolution. Before politics, he operated as a businessman, particularly in hospitality and other ventures.

His Henod Luxury Hotel in Lagos was established in 2020. He secured the APC ticket for the House of Representatives seat ahead of the 2023 elections, winning the primary election in Ubiaja, Esan South East Local Government Area, with over 21,764 votes.

Inaugurated as a member-elect in February 2023, he serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Midstream), overseeing oversight related to Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. His committee mandates include regulatory oversight under the Petroleum Industry Act and midstream operations such as refining and pipeline management.

During his tenure, he has championed constituency projects in education, healthcare, infrastructure development, solar lighting, water supply, housing, youth empowerment, and employment facilitation across Esan North East and Esan South East. These efforts have been reported by media outlets like This Day, Vanguard, and The Nation.

From 2024 to early 2025, he served as Director General of the Edo Central APC Governorship Campaign Council. In September 2024, he reportedly escaped an alleged attack at his Uromi residence ahead of the Edo governorship election.

In March 2025, he withdrew from a by-election for the Edo Central Senatorial District, focusing instead on his federal role. By May 2026, he was confirmed as the unopposed APC candidate for Esan North East/Esan South East ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Married to Nigerian actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie since August 2011, the couple has four children and welcomed a fourth daughter in the U.S. in 2020.