Nelson Asuquo Effiong (born 1953 in Oron, Akwa Ibom) is a Nigerian politician and senator representing Akwa Ibom South in the Nigerian Senate.[1] He was also an Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly member 1992–2007.[2][3]
Nelson Asuquo Effiong | |
|---|---|
| National Senator for Akwa Ibom South (Oron) | |
| Senate Member | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1953 Oron, Akwa Ibom |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress |
In 2015 he was elected into office of the Senate under the People's Democratic Party (Nigeria) and thereafter decamped to APC in 2017.[4][5][6][7]
References
edit- ^ Assembly. "National Assembly | Federal Republic of Nigeria". www.nassnig.org. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
- ^ Ibanga, Albert; Akwaowo, Enefiok; Afangide, Augustine; (Nigeria), Akwa Ibom State; Ekpo, Victor; Iffen, Immaculata (1992-01-01). A New era: a souvenir publication to mark the first 100 days of Governor Akpan Isemin's administration (January 2-April 10, 1992). Dept. of Information and Culture, Office of the Governor.
- ^ Nigeria Legislature 1861-2011: A Compendium of Members & Officials : a Special Publication in Commemoration of Nigeria at 50. Department of Information and Publications, National Assembly. 2010-01-01. ISBN 9789789113262.
- ^ "Defection: PDP asks court to sack Senator Effiong for joining APC". Vanguard News. 2017-03-16. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
- ^ "Defection: PDP Asks Court to Declare Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District Seat Vacant". THISDAYLIVE. 2017-03-17. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
- ^ "Defection to APC: Declare Senator Effiong's seat vacant – PDP finally asks court". Daily Post Nigeria. 2017-03-17. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
- ^ "Borno PDP backs Makarfi as Ondo opposes peace with Sheriff". Retrieved 2017-04-12.
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