Oboku Oforji
Oboku Oforji is a Nigerian politician and member of the House of Representatives, representing the Peoples Democratic Party from Bayelsa State. He has been vocal about the economic challenges facing Nigerians and recently sponsored a motion urging the Nigerian Communications Commission to suspend a proposed 50 percent hike in telecommunications tariffs, arguing that such an increase would exacerbate the financial struggles of citizens already facing economic hardships.
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Oboku Oforji issued a 24-hour ultimatum for WAEC to address issues concerning the ongoing Senior School Certificate Examination.
(Max 60 characters) WAEC Faces Backlash Over Exam Chaos in Nigeria
Nigeria· 2025-05-30
Oboku Oforji, the Chairman of the Committee, assured JAMB of support in addressing examination challenges.
JAMB nabs 40 impersonators as parents decry exam resumption timeNigeria· 2025-04-27
Oforji argued that while telecommunications companies justified the tariff hike by citing rising operational costs and the need for improved service delivery, the timing was particularly problematic given the economic hardship many Nigerians face.
Reps demand reversal as new pricing beginsNigeria· 2025-02-12
Oforji argued that though the telecommunications companies premised the hike on rising operational costs and the need for better service delivery, he noted that Nigerians were already going through a lot.
Suspend 50% telecom tariff hike, Reps urge NCCNigeria· 2025-02-11