| Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Federal Republic of Nigeria | |
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since 13 June 2023 | |
| Legislative Branch of the Federal Government | |
| Style | Mr Deputy Speaker (informal) The Honourable (formal) |
| Member of | Nigerian House of Representatives National Assembly Commission |
| Seat | National Assembly Complex, Three Arms Zone, Abuja |
| Appointer | Indirect House Election |
| Term length | 4 years renewable |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Nigeria |
| Inaugural holder | Chibudom Nwuche (Fourth Republic) |
| Formation | 3 June 1999 (Fourth Republic) |
The deputy speaker of the House of Representatives is the second highest-ranking member of the Federal House of Representatives of Nigeria after the speaker. The current deputy speaker is Benjamin Kalu who was elected on 13 June 2023.[1] The deputy speaker presides over the House in the absence of the speaker. The deputy speaker is elected by a majority of the members of the House of Representatives.