Career
- Governor of Akwa Ibom State (2007 to 2015)
- member of the Senate of Nigeria (2015 to 2019)
- Minister of Niger Delta (2019 to 2022)
- President of the Senate of Nigeria (2023 to present)
- member of the Senate of Nigeria (2023 to present)
Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Senate President of Nigeria?
Godswill Akpabio is the Senate President of Nigeria, in office since 13 Jun 2023.
Who was the Senate President of Nigeria before Godswill Akpabio?
Ahmad Lawan held the office before Godswill Akpabio.
When was Godswill Akpabio born?
Godswill Akpabio was born in 1962-12-19, according to Wikidata.
Where did Godswill Akpabio study?
Godswill Akpabio studied at University of Calabar, Nigerian Law School, Government College Umuahia, according to Wikidata.
Which party does Godswill Akpabio belong to?
Godswill Akpabio is listed as a member of All Progressives Congress, All Progressives Congress on Wikidata.
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Sources: National Assembly of Nigeria (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); State House, Abuja (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
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PollsAfrica (2026). Senate President, Nigeria. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/nigeria/senate-president