Aniekan Bassey
Nigerian Pastor (born 1942) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nigerian Pastor (born 1942) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Aniekan Etim Bassey is a Nigerian businessman and politician who is currently serving in the 10th Senate as Senator[1] representing the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District and Deputy Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture Production Services and Rural Development. He served as the 12th Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly,[2] representing Uruan State Constituency from 2015 to 2023. He has been an Executive Member, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (Africa Region) since 2021. During his tenure as Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, he also served as Vice Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria,[3] Chairman, South-South Speakers Forum[4] and Chairman of the House Committee on Parliamentary Affairs.
Aniekan Bassey | |
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Senator Aniekan Bassey | |
| Deputy Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture Production Services and Rural Development | |
| Assumed office 13 June 2023 | |
| Constituency | Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District |
| Senator for Akwa Ibom North-East | |
| Preceded by | Bassey Albert |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Peoples Democratic Party (Nigeria) (2014–present) |
| Spouse | Itohowo Aniekan Bassey |
| Alma mater | University of Uyo |
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| Website | aniekanbassey |
He is the Chairman of RHAB-YESS Foundation, a project he developed aimed at discovering, mentoring and supporting young Akwa Ibom entrepreneurs and rural women with scholarships for indigent students. The Foundation also aims to provide shelter to vulnerable widows in Akwa Ibom State.[5]
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