Owoidighe Ekpoatai

Owoidighe Ekpoatai (born 1966) is a Nigerian politician, lawmaker and a member of the Federal House of Representative.[1] She represented Eket/Onna/Esit Eket/Ibeno federal constituency of Akwa-Ibom State.[2][3] She was elected into the National Assembly under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).[4][5]

Owoidighe Ekpoatai
In office
2015–2019
ConstituencyEket/Onna/Esit Eket/Ibeno constituency
Personal details
Born1966
Akwa Ibom
NationalityNigerian
Political partyPeople's Democratic Party
ResidenceAbuja and Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
Alma materUniversity of Uyo and Imo State University
OccupationLawmaking

Education

Owoidighe had her secondary school education at Girls Secondary School (GSS) AFANA before proceeding to the University of Uyo, Uyo where she completed a bachelor's degree in Accounting. In 2003, She completed a master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Imo State University, Owerri.[6]

Political career

She started her political career in 2012 as a State Treasurer for the People's Democratic party in Akwa-Ibom State.[7] In March 2015, she was elected into the Federal House of Representative to represent Eket, Onna, Esit Eket and Ibeno Federal Constituency.[8]

Award

Owoidighe was given the Justice of Peace award in 2006 and also an Ambassador of Peace award in 2009.[7]

See also

References
  1. "I've not collected money for projects, says lawmaker". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 27 December 2017. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  2. "I have not collected money for constituency projects – Eket federal lawmaker". Vanguard News. 26 December 2017. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  3. "Owoidighe Ekpoatai". The MasterList. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  4. "2015 House of Representative Election Results in Nigeria". whowin.com.ng. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  5. Nigeria, Media (28 April 2018). "List Of Members Of The House Of Representatives Of Nigeria, 2015 – 2019". Media Nigeria. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  6. "Biography of Owoidighe Ime Ekpoatai". biography.hi7.co. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  7. "Hon. Owoidighe Ekpoatai biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  8. "Election Centre". nigeriaelections.stearsng.com. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
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