Asema Achado

Architect Austin Alfred Asema Achado is a Nigerian architect and legislator, son of the late Thomas Achado Bebe of Kyonov, Ngyohov District, Gwer Local Government Area, who represents Gwer East/Gwer West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.

Achado was born on 13 August 1962 in Udei, present-day Guma Local Government Area, Benue State.

He attended St. Francis Primary School, Aliade, and Mount St. Gabriel's Secondary School, Makurdi, before earning an IJMB Certificate, a BSc in Architecture, and an MSc in Architecture from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

Achado served in the Benue State Public Service from 1988 to 1996, beginning as a Pupil Architect and retiring as Principal Architect, and also served in the Benue State Local Government Service from 1988. He served as Chapter Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA), Benue State Chapter, from 2003 to November 2009, and is a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (FNIA).

Achado was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2015, and continues to represent Gwer East/Gwer West Federal Constituency on the APC platform in the 10th Assembly, chairing the House Committee on Constituency Outreach. A 2023 Supreme Court ruling affirmed his standing as the APC's rightful candidate for the seat. He has been a vocal advocate for enforcement of Benue State's anti-open-grazing law and for a comprehensive strategy against insecurity in the state.

Established the "Achado EduCare Scholarship" programme for constituency students.

• 13 August 1962 — Born at Udei, Guma Local Government Area
• 1988-1996 — Benue State Public Service, rising to Principal Architect
• 2003-2009 — Chapter Chairman, Nigerian Institute of Architects, Benue State
• 2015 — First elected to the House of Representatives, Gwer East/Gwer West