Austin Akobundu Explained

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 replaces 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 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]

Notes and References

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