Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe
About Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe
Enyinnaya Harcourt Abaribe represents Abia South in the Senate, a seat he has held since 2007 and retained at the 2023 general election, when he polled 49,693 votes on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance. He had spent his earlier Senate years in the Peoples Democratic Party, switching to APGA ahead of the 2023 cycle.
Born on 1 March 1955 in Aba, Abaribe studied economics at the University of Benin and lectured at Edo State University before entering politics. He was Deputy Governor of Abia State from 1999 to 2003 under Orji Uzor Kalu, resigning in March 2003 amid impeachment proceedings. He served as Senate Minority Leader from July 2019 to May 2022, and in August 2023 was named chairman of the Senate Committee on Power in the 10th Assembly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the senator for Abia-South senatorial district?
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe represents the people of Abia-South senatorial district in the 10th National Assembly. The senator serves a four-year term and is one of three senators from Abia State.
When was Enyinnaya Abaribe born?
Enyinnaya Abaribe was born on 1 March 1955, which makes he 71 years old.
What state does Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe represent?
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe represents Abia State in the South-East geopolitical zone in the Nigerian Senate. Each state in Nigeria has three senators, one for each of its three senatorial districts.
What is Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe's religion?
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe is a Christian. Religious identity is not a legal qualification for senatorial office in Nigeria, but it is often reflected in constituency representation across the country's diverse zones.
What does a Nigerian senator do?
A senator is a member of the upper chamber of Nigeria's National Assembly. Senators make federal laws, approve presidential appointments, ratify international treaties, oversee the executive arm of government and advocate for the interests of their senatorial district. The Senate has 109 members in total.
Government of Abia State
- Governor
- Alex Otti
- Senators
- Austin AkobunduOrji Uzor Kalu
- House of Reps
- 8 members — listed on the Abia State page