The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has appointed Sam Ifeanyi Hart as his new Chief of Staff.
Hart takes over from Hon. Toby Okechukwu, who was recently appointed Executive Director (Projects) for the South-East Development Commission (SEDC).
Before this appointment, Hart served as Special Adviser to the Deputy Speaker on Public Affairs and has a strong background in training and consultancy. He previously held the position of Director-General of the Abia State Marketing and Quality Management Agency from 2019 to 2023, in addition to other key government roles.
A member of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPPS), Hart attended the Senior Executive Course 45, where he served as Course Secretary-General. He has also been on the boards of various corporate and non-governmental organizations.
With a distinguished career in law, leadership, and public service, Hart holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) and a Master’s Degree in Environmental Law (LLM) from Abia State University. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Law.
A continuous learner, he has attended prestigious institutions, including the GOTNI Leadership Centre, the School of Politics, Policy, and Governance (SPPG), and NIPPS. He is also a member of professional bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Directors of Nigeria (M.IoD), the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (ACIArb), and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
As Chief of Staff, Hart will provide strategic direction and support to the Deputy Speaker, leveraging his experience to advance legislative priorities and promote good governance.
