Alex Egbona
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Alex Egbona (born October 15, 1964) is a Nigerian politician. He is a member of the Nigerian Federal House of Representatives representing the Yakurr/Abi constituency in Cross River state.[1] He was appointed special assistant, Special Duties to the then Governor of Cross River State and later appointed Deputy Chief of Staff and a member of the Cross River State Executive Council.[2]
Early life[edit]
Egbona was born on October 15, 1964, and raised in Agbara Ekureku. He attended primary school in the Abi Local Government area of the state.[2] From 1975 to 1982, Egbona attended Agbo Comprehensive School. He obtained a Higher School certificate from the College of Arts and Science in Ogoja.[3] In 1990, he obtained a graduate degree in Economics from the University of Port Harcourt and then completed his compulsory national service at Kaduna State.[3]
In 1996, Egbona obtained a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of Calabar and also holds a Master's Degree in Educational Planning.[4] In February 2014, he obtained a Doctor of Philosophy(PhD) degree in Educational Administration and Planning with Special Interest in Policy Formulation and Implementation from the University of Calabar.[4]
Career[edit]
Egbona served as Special Assistant to Donald Duke, the then Executive Governor of Cross River State from 2002 to 2003.[4] He later served as Chief of Staff to Senator Liyel Imoke, the Executive Governor of Cross River State during the year 2007 to 2014.[5][6][7]
Egbona won election for a second term in the National Assembly and serve as Member of the House of Representatives for the Yakurr/Abi constituency.[8][9]
References[edit]
- ^ Egbona, Alex. "NASS Legislators". nass.gov.ng.
- ^ a b Igboke, Stanley Patrick (28 September 2014). "the-alex-egbona-that-people-do-not-know".
- ^ a b "Unveiling Hon. Alex Egbona, PhD – Alex Egbona". 12 August 2020. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ^ a b c "about-alex". 12 August 2020.
- ^ Eguzozie, Ben (26 October 2014). "My representation will usher in new lease of life for my constituents – Egbona".
- ^ tnnonline (2020-01-29). "After Historic Victory, Egbona Says He Has Forgiven Those Who Opposed Him… Says Imoke Remains His Master -Egbona | TNN Newspaper". Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ^ Admin (2015-11-04). ""Imoke Told Alex Egbona To Run For House Of Reps" – Chuks Agube". calitown. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ^ "Egbona, C'River Rep, wins second term election".
- ^ Online, The Eagle (2023-02-27). "Alex Egbona wins reelection as Reps Member -". The Eagle Online. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
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