Victor Abang
Bisong Victor Abang | |
|---|---|
| Federal Representative | |
| Preceded by | Chris Ngoro Agibe |
| Constituency | Boki/Ikom |
| Personal details | |
| Occupation | Politician |
Victor Abang is a Nigerian politician who currently serves as a member of the Federal House of Representatives, representing Boki/Ikom constituency of Cross River State in the 10th National Assembly.[1][2][3] He succeeded Chris Ngoro Agibe.
Political career
Victor Abang served as Chief Legislative Aide to Senate President Ken Nnamani from 2005 to 2007. He later served as Special Assistant on Public Affairs to the President of the Senate from 2007 to 2016. [4]
From 2016 to 2019 he served as the chief of staff to the chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).[4]
He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2023, representing the Ikom/Boki Federal Constituency.[1][4][5]
In May 2026, Abang emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Ikom/Boki Federal Constituency after the party resolved internal disagreements over a proposed consensus arrangement and conducted direct primaries in the constituency.[6][7]
Legislative activities
As a member of the House of Representatives, Victor Abang has supported and engaged in legislative activities focused on security, community development, and constituency representation.[4]
In 2023, he introduced a bill seeking the establishment of an Elite Sheriff Corps, which passed its first reading in the House of Representatives.[8]
He has raised concerns over insecurity affecting border communities in Cross River State and has called for government intervention to address the situation.[2][4]
Abang has also participated in peace building efforts aimed at resolving communal disputes between the Boje and Isobendeghe communities in Cross River State.[9]
He has undertaken constituency projects and empowerment programmes across the Ikom/Boki Federal Constituency during his tenure in the National Assembly.[10]
References
- 1 2 "Cross River Tribunal : Court Declares APC Candidate For Ikom/ Boko Fed. Constituency, Bang, Winner | AIT LIVE". ait.live. 2023-09-12. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
- 1 2 Oboh (2023-12-18). "House of Reps member raises alarm over invasion of Cross River community by Cameroon bandits". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
- ↑ "Victor Abang Declares For Reps, Says He Will Do Better Than Chris Agibe". CrossRiverWatch. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Boki/Ikom People Satisfied With My Representation – Hon. Abang". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. 2025-07-06. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ↑ "Citizen Science Nigeria". citizensciencenigeria.org. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ↑ Oboh (2026-05-17). "APC overcomes consensus crisis, produces Abang in C' River's Ikom/Boki". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ↑ Rapheal (2026-05-18). "APC overcomes consensus crisis, produces Abang". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ↑ "Abang's Bill On Elite Sheriff Corps Passes First Reading". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. 2023-11-26. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ↑ Ajiboye, Kayode (2025-08-12). "Cross River: Hon Victor Abang Leads Peace Initiative For Boje, Isobendeghe Communities". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ↑ Eshanokpe, Joseph (2026-01-02). "Cross River Rep Abang presents midterm scorecard, distributes N48m yuletide gifts". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
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