Edo North senatorial district
Edo North senatorial district in Edo State comprises six local government areas which consist of Etsako West, Etsako East, Etsako Central, Owan West, Owan East and Akoko Edo.[1][2][3] The headquarters (collation centre) of Edo North is Auchi in Etsako West LGA. The current representative of Edo North is comr. Adams Aliu Oshiomole of the All Progressives Congress, APC.[4][5]
List of senators representing Edo North
| Senator | Party | Year | Assembly |
|---|---|---|---|
.jpg) Victor Oyofo |
PDP | 1999 - 2007 | 4th |
| Yisa Braimoh | PDP | 2007 - 2011 | 6th |
| Domingo Obende | ACN | 2011 - 2015 | 7th |
 Francis Alimikhena |
APC | 2015–2023 | 8th |
| Adams Oshiomhole | APC | 2023–present | 10th |
Notable people from Edo North
- Michael Imoudu, a former labour union leader and founder of the Nigeria state[6]
- Chief Julius Momo Udochi the first Nigerian ambassador to the United States[7]
- George Agbazika Innih, one-time military governor of Bendel and Kwara States[8]
- Abdul Rahman Mamudu, former commander of the Nigerian Army Signals Corps and military administrator in Gongola State[9]
- John Momoh, CEO of Channels Television[10]
- Adams Oshiomhole, former president of Nigeria Labour Congress and former governor of Edo State[11]
- Tony Momoh, former Minister of Information and Culture[12][13]
- Anthony Ikhazoboh, minister of sports and transport[14]
- Francis Alimikhena[15]
- Anamero Sunday Dekeri Esq., A philanthropist and Accomplished Entrepreneur[16]
References
- ↑ "As battle for Edo North senatorial seat rages » Tribune Online". Nigerian Tribune. 28 December 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ↑ "Edo North senatorial seat: There was no imposition of candidate - Alimikhena". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 24 September 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ↑ "Edo APC: Shaibu takes over political leadership of Edo North". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 29 December 2019. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ↑ Olowolagba, Fikayo (25 February 2019). "Nigeria Election Results: Alimikhena of APC defeats Momoh, wins Edo senate seat". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ↑ "Of Senator Francis Alimikhena, on whose hands Edo North Senatorial". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 9 January 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ↑ "Pa Michael Imoudu, a selfless labour leader". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 20 October 2019. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ↑ "History of Nigeria Ambassadors to US – US-NIGERIA Trade Council USA". Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ↑ "Major General Agbazika Innih". www.edoworld.net. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ↑ "Afemai People | Hometown.ng™". 24 November 2017. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ↑ "The Chairman/CEO – Channels Television". Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ↑ "Unionism, not APC, brought me to political limelight, says Oshiomhole". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 31 May 2021. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ↑ "Ex-information minister Tony Momoh is dead". The Punch. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ↑ "Veteran journalist Tony Momoh is dead". Premium Times. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ↑ "The Languages and Local Government Areas in Edo State – Edo Dynasty United Worldwide". Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ↑ "Deputy Senate Presidency: I am still in the race-Sen. Alimikhena". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 10 June 2019. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ↑ "Politics Edo 2016 Edo north delegates endorses Obasekis candidature/". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 18 June 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2016.