Godswill Akpabio
Chief Godswill Obot Akpabio CON (ⓘ; born 9 December 1962) is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who is currently serving as the 15th president of the Nigerian Senate since 2023. He served as Senator representing Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District from 2015 to 2019 and since 2023. He also served as minister for Niger Delta Affairs from 2019 to 2022. He previously served as the Governor of Akwa Ibom State from 2007 to 2015.
Godswill Akpabio | |
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| 15th President of the Nigerian Senate | |
| Assumed office 13 June 2023 | |
| Deputy | Barau Jibrin |
| Preceded by | Ahmad Lawan |
| Senator for Akwa Ibom North-West | |
| Assumed office 13 June 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Chris Ekpenyong |
| In office 9 June 2015 – 9 June 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Aloysius Akpan Etok |
| Succeeded by | Chris Ekpenyong |
| Minister for Niger Delta Affairs | |
| In office 21 August 2019 – 11 May 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Usani Uguru Usani |
| Succeeded by | Umana Okon Umana |
| Senate Minority Leader | |
| In office 28 July 2015 – 7 August 2018 | |
| Preceded by | George Akume |
| Succeeded by | Abiodun Olujimi |
| 3rd Governor of Akwa Ibom State | |
| In office 29 May 2007 – 29 May 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Obong Victor Attah |
| Succeeded by | Udom Gabriel Emmanuel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 December 1962 Ukana, Ikot Ntuen, Essien Udim, Eastern Region, Nigeria (now in Akwa Ibom State) |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress (2018–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Peoples Democratic Party (before 2018) |
| Spouse | Ekaette Unoma Akpabio |
| Alma mater | University of Calabar |
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