Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas
About Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas
Joel-Onowakpo Thomas has been Senator for Delta South since 13 June 2023, elected on the All Progressives Congress platform in his first term in the National Assembly. He defeated the PDP candidate Michael Diden to take a district the party had long held. Thomas is of Isoko origin.
Born on 27 April 1967, he qualified as a chartered accountant in 1994 and became a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria in 2001; he completed a master's degree in technology management at what is now Olabisi Onabanjo University in 1999. He was executive chairman, and later chief executive, of the Delta State Board of Internal Revenue from 24 July 2009 to 22 September 2015.
As of August 2026 he remains a serving APC senator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the senator for Delta South senatorial district?
Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas represents the people of Delta South senatorial district in the 10th National Assembly. The senator serves a four-year term and is one of three senators from Delta State.
When was Joel-Onowakpo Thomas born?
Joel-Onowakpo Thomas was born on 27 April 1967, which makes he 59 years old.
What state does Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas represent?
Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas represents Delta State in the South-South geopolitical zone in the Nigerian Senate. Each state in Nigeria has three senators, one for each of its three senatorial districts.
What is Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas's religion?
Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas 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 Delta State
- Governor
- Sheriff Oborevwori
- House of Reps
- 10 members — listed on the Delta State page