Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe
Deputy Governor, Nasarawa State
All Progressives Congress Nasarawa State
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Dr. Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe is the Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, representing the APC since May 2019. A specialist ophthalmologist and former Commissioner for Health, he brings decades of experience in healthcare reform and clinical leadership. Akabe is known for spearheading medical infrastructure projects in Nasarawa and for his calm, technocratic style in governance, often engaging civil organizations in public health initiatives.
Education
- St. Michael’s Primary School, Akwanga, Nasarawa
- St. Joseph’s College, Vom, Plateau State
- Medical degree, University of Jos, Faculty of Medicine, Class of 1984.
- Postgraduate medical training at University of Jos Teaching Hospital (JUTH), including ophthalmology specialization, Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria by 1992; further training in eye surgery in India.
Professional Background
- Medical doctor specializing in ophthalmology
- Served as Resident Doctor, then head of ophthalmology training at JUTH
- Held leadership posts in professional medical associations: ARD, NARD, National Medical Association (Plateau and national levels), including as state secretary/chairman and national deputy secretary for five years
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