Nelson Effiong

Nelson Asuquo Effiong listenⓘ (born 1953 in Oron, Akwa Ibom) is a Nigerian politician and senator representing Akwa Ibom South in the Nigerian Senate.[1] He was also an Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly member 1992–2007.[2][3]

Nelson Asuquo Effiong
National Senator for Akwa Ibom South (Oron)
Senate Member
Personal details
Born1953
Oron, Akwa Ibom
Political partyAll Progressives Congress

In 2015 he was elected into office of the Senate under the People's Democratic Party (Nigeria) and thereafter decamped to APC in 2017.[4][5][6][7]

References
  1. Assembly. "National Assembly | Federal Republic of Nigeria". www.nassnig.org. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
  2. Ibanga, Albert; Akwaowo, Enefiok; Afangide, Augustine; (Nigeria), Akwa Ibom State; Ekpo, Victor; Iffen, Immaculata (1992-01-01). A New era: a souvenir publication to mark the first 100 days of Governor Akpan Isemin's administration (January 2-April 10, 1992). Dept. of Information and Culture, Office of the Governor.
  3. Nigeria Legislature 1861-2011: A Compendium of Members & Officials : a Special Publication in Commemoration of Nigeria at 50. Department of Information and Publications, National Assembly. 2010-01-01. ISBN 9789789113262.
  4. "Defection: PDP asks court to sack Senator Effiong for joining APC". Vanguard News. 2017-03-16. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
  5. "Defection: PDP Asks Court to Declare Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District Seat Vacant". THISDAYLIVE. 2017-03-17. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
  6. "Defection to APC: Declare Senator Effiong's seat vacant – PDP finally asks court". Daily Post Nigeria. 2017-03-17. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
  7. "Borno PDP backs Makarfi as Ondo opposes peace with Sheriff". Retrieved 2017-04-12.


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