Nwebonyi Onyeka Peter

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Nwebonyi Onyeka Peter is a Nigerian politician. He currently serves as the Senator representing Ebonyi North district in the 10th National Assembly under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He also holds the position of Deputy Chief Whip in the Senate [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Akpabio Names Onyekachi Nwebonyi New Deputy Whip of the Senate | AIT LIVE". ait.live. 2023-10-18. Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  2. Amakor, Emeka (2023-05-28). "Inauguration: Senator-Elect Nwebonyi Joins World Leaders To Commend The Incoming Administration". TV360 Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  3. Abuja, Sanni Onogu (2023-10-18). "BREAKING: Senate appoints Ashiru to replace Umahi as Deputy Leader, Onyeka Deputy Chief Whip". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-01-04.