Retired Col. Austin Oyangwu Akobundu
Senator, Abia Central
All Progressives Congress Abia State
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Retired Colonel Austin Akobundu is the Senator representing Abia Central, sworn in November 2023 following a successful court petition that overturned the prior result. Previously Minister of State for Defence and PDP National Organising Secretary, Akobundu brings military discipline and administrative experience to his legislative role. He is known for focus on education access, youth and women empowerment, scholarship programmes, digital skills training, and rural development in his district.
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- Details not publicly documented; military training background and leadership roles as retired Colonel suggest formal officer education; specific institutions not disclosed publicly.
Professional Background
- Retired Colonel in the Nigerian Army
- Served as Minister of State for Defence under President Goodluck Jonathan (2014–2015)
- Former National Organising Secretary of the PDP (prior to Senate career)
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