Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate
The Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate is second highest-ranking member of the Senate of Nigeria, after the President of the Senate. The current Deputy President is Obarisi Ovie Omo-Agege of the All Progressives Congress.[1] The Deputy President presides over the Senate in the absence of the Senate President. The Deputy Senate President is elected by a majority of the Senate.[2]
List of Deputy Senate Presidents
| Deputy Senate President | Term | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim Mantu | 1999-2007 | PDP |
| Ike Ekweremadu | 2007 - June 2019 | PDP |
| Obarisi Ovie Omo-Agege | 11 June 2019 - present | APC |
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References
- "Senators of Nigeria National Assembly". nassnig.org. Retrieved 2014-08-18.
- "INFORMATION ON THE SENATE OF THE". assecaa.org. Retrieved 2014-08-18.
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