Austin Akobundu

Austin Akobundu is a Nigerian politician who is the current senator representing Abia Senatorial District. ^[1]

Biography

Austin is a retired colonel of the Nigerian Army and former Minister of State for Defense under President Goodluck Jonathan's administration. ^[2] He is the current Senator representing Abia Central in the Senate. He replaced Darlington Nwokocha whose election was nullified by the Court of Appeal on 4 November 2023. He was sworn in on 15 November 2023. ^{[3] [4]}

Since arriving in the Senate, Akobundu has been active in supporting access to education and recently facilitated scholarships for 113 students across Local Government Areas in Abia State ^[5] and trained 400 students on computer skills in Umuahia, Abia State. ^[6]

References

1. Nwosu, Uche (2022-05-24). "Col. Akobundu Emerges PDP Flag Bearer For Abia Central Senatorial District". Independent Nigeria . Retrieved 2024-03-06.
2. "Ex-minister joins race for Abia senatorial seat". The Punch . 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
3. Ogundapo, Abdulqudus (2023-11-15). "New Abia Central senator sworn in". Premium Times . Retrieved 2024-03-06.
4. Ume-Ezeoke, Gloria (2023-11-15). "PDP's Akobundu Sworn In As Abia Senator". Channels TV . Retrieved 2024-11-11.
5. Enyinnaya, Victor (2024-07-01). "Abia Central Senator, Austin Akobundu Embarks On Fulfilling His Human Development Campaign Promises". Daily Sports. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
6. Nwosu, Uche (2024-08-30). "FG, Senator Akobundu Foundation Train Over 400 Students In Computer Software In Umuahia". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-11-11.