Senator Olaka Nwogu
Olaka Nwogu is the Senator representing Rivers South-East senatorial district in Nigeria's 10th National Assembly. A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he won the 2026 by-election held after the death of Senator Barinada (Barry) Mpigi.
About the Nigerian Senate
The Nigerian Senate is the upper chamber of the National Assembly. It comprises 109 senators — three from each of the 36 states and one representing the Federal Capital Territory. Senators are elected for renewable four-year terms and have constitutional powers to make laws for the federation, confirm presidential nominees, ratify treaties and exercise oversight of the executive arm of government. The Senate is presided over by the Senate President, who is third in line of presidential succession after the Vice President.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the senator for Rivers South-East senatorial district?
Senator Olaka Nwogu represents the people of Rivers South-East senatorial district in the 10th National Assembly. The senator serves a four-year term and is one of three senators from Rivers State.
What state does Senator Olaka Nwogu represent?
Senator Olaka Nwogu represents Rivers 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 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 Rivers State
- Governor
- Siminalayi Fubara
- House of Reps
- 13 members — listed on the Rivers State page