Neda Bernards Imasuen is a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from Edo State. He was elected in 2023 to represent Edo South senatorial district in the National Assembly. He is a member of the Labour Party.[1]

Neda Imasuen
Senator
Assumed office
13 June 2023
Preceded byMatthew Urhoghide
ConstituencyEdo South Senatorial District
Personal details
Born (1958-06-29) June 29, 1958 (age 66)
NationalityNigerian
Political partyLabour Party
EducationUniversity of Maiduguri
OccupationPolitician, lawyer

Early life and education

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Imasuen started his primary education from St. Thomas' Catholic School, in Benin City, Edo State where he obtained his Primary School Leaving Certificate. He proceeded to the Edo Boys High School, also Benin City and obtained the West African School Certificate. After his secondary education, he proceeded to the University of Maiduguri where he graduated with a Bachelor of Laws degree. He was certified and enrolled as a Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 1985. He graduated with a Master's degree in Public Administration from the Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus in 2004.[2]

Career

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In the Nigerian general elections of 2023, Imasuen of minority Labour Party defeated Matthew Iduoriyekemwen of the PDP and Valentine Asuen of the APC to become the senator representing the Edo South senatorial district in the Nigerian senate.[3][4]

Personal life

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Imasuen is married with children.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Nseyen, Nsikak (27 February 2023). "Election result: Labour Party wins Edo South Senatorial seat". Daily Post. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  2. ^ https://www.nedaimasuen.com/about
  3. ^ Okoro, Churchhill (2023-02-27). "LP wins Edo South senatorial district, oredo federal constituency". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
  4. ^ Ewepu, Gabriel (14 June 2023). "CSO congratulates Imasuen, Omoruyi, Iyawe, calls on minority to ensure effective representation". Vanguard. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  5. ^ theconclaveng (2023-03-18). "Neda Imasuen the Edo South Senatorial District "Star Boy", By Augustine Osayande". The Conclave Online Newspaper. Retrieved 2023-08-08.