Senator Onyesoh Alwell
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 East senatorial district?
Senator Onyesoh Alwell represents the people of Rivers East senatorial district in the 10th National Assembly. The senator serves a four-year term and is one of three senators from Rivers State.
When was Onyesoh Alwell born?
Onyesoh Alwell was born on 26 December 1960, which makes he 65 years old.
What state does Senator Onyesoh Alwell represent?
Senator Onyesoh Alwell 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 is Senator Onyesoh Alwell's religion?
Senator Onyesoh Alwell 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 Rivers State
- Governor
- Siminalayi Fubara
- Senators
- Ipalibo Gogo BanigoOlaka Nwogu
- House of Reps
- 13 members — listed on the Rivers State page