Awaji-Inombek Abiante

Obolo AudioⓘAwaji-Inombek Dagomie Abiante (born 16 June 1967) is a Nigerian politician and a member of the House of Representatives (Nigeria) representing Andoni/ Opobo–Nkoro federal constituency in Rivers State.[1] Awaji-Inombeek is the Obolo/Andoni name which means, "God has heard my pleas or God has heard my request" The word, "Awaji" actually means 'God' in Obolo language. Hon Awaj-inombek Abiante is from Ngo Town, of Andoni LGA of Rivers State who was elected in 2019 as Member of House of Representatives in 9th Nigeria National Assembly under the Peoples Democratic Party (Nigeria).[2]


Political career

Abiante was first elected to represent Andoni/Opobo–Nkoro Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives in 2015 on the platform of the People's Democratic Party (PDP). Following the nullification of the election, he was re-elected in the 2016 rerun and subsequently re-elected in 2019 and 2023. During the 10th House of Representatives, he served as Chairman of the House Committee on Urban Development and Regional Planning. He has sponsored bills and motions on governance and constitutional matters.[3][4]


Community impact

Abiante has facilitated constituency projects in Andoni/Opobo–Nkoro Federal Constituency relating to education, infrastructure, and economic empowerment. These have included educational facilities, street lighting, and empowerment programmes.[5]




References

  1. ↑ "National Assembly | Federal Republic of Nigeria". nass.gov.ng. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
  2. ↑ "Hon. Abiante Receives Flag Of Authority To Further Represent Andoni – Opobo/Nkoro". National Network. Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2023-02-13. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
  3. ↑ LEADERSHIP OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE 10th HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (2023-2027), LEADERSHIP OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE 10th HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (2023-2027) (2026-07-18). "House of Representative". LEADERSHIP OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE 10th HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ↑ "National Assembly | Federal Republic of Nigeria". nass.gov.ng. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  5. ↑ "Rivers: Federal lawmaker inaugurates constituency projects in Andoni". nigeriannewsdirect.com. Retrieved 2026-07-18.


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