(1962-12-09) 9 December 1962 (age 61) 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
Occupation
Politician
lawyer
Chief Godswill Obot AkpabioCON[1] (Ibibio pronunciationⓘ; born 9 December 1962) is a Nigerian lawyer[2] and politician who is currently serving as the 15th president of the Nigerian Senate since 2023.[3][4] He served as Senator representing Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District from 2015 to 2019 and since 2023.[5][6] 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.[7]
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^Obeme-Ndukwe, Ifunanya (13 June 2023). "Akpabio elected Senate President". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
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