Jesse Okey-Joe Onuakalusi
Member, House of Representatives — Oshodi/Isolo II
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Hon. Jesse Okey-Joe Onuakalusi is a prominent lawyer, human rights advocate, and federal lawmaker representing the Oshodi/Isolo II constituency. Known by the moniker "HOJ," he unseated the APC incumbent in 2023 in a historic victory for the Labour Party. As Vice-Chairman of the House Committee on Internal Security, he champions community policing and SME credit for local artisans. In May 2026, he joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as part of a significant realignment of opposition forces in the National Assembly.
Education
- St John’s Primary School, Ajao Estate — First-School-Leaving Certificate
- Iponri Grammar School, Surulere — WASSCE
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka — LL.B (Law)
- Nigerian Law School — B.L., Called to the Bar
(UNN alumni association records list him among 1996 Law graduates; exact honours year publicly undisclosed.)
Professional Background
- Litigation Associate, J. A. Achimugu & Co., Lagos (2000-2005)
- Principal Partner, Okey-Joe & Associates — commercial & property law (2005-date)
- Founder, Pro-Bono StreetLaw Initiative, offering free legal aid in Ajao Estate and Isolo markets
- Secretary-General, University of Nigeria Alumni Association, Lagos Chapter (2018-2022)