Peter Akpatason

Peter Akpatason (born November 28, 1964) is a Nigerian politician representing Akoko-Edo constituency of Edo State, Nigeria.^[1][2]

Akpatason, Peter Ohiozojie
Hon Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria from Edo State
Incumbent
Assumed office 12 June 2019
Constituency	Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency
Deputy Majority Leader
Succeeded by	Akpatason, Peter Ohiozojie
Commissioner, Edo State Ministry of Investments, Public-Private Partnerships, 2014-2015, Edo State
In office 2023–2019
In office 2011–2015
Personal details
Born	(1964-11-28) 28 November 1964 (age 60) Akoko-Edo local government area, Edo State
Nationality	Nigerian
Political party	All Progressives Congress, APC
Website	https://www.nassnig.org/

Early life and education

Akpatason was born on November 28, 1964, in Uneme Nekwah in Akoko Edo of Edo State. He attended Akoko Edo Grammar for his secondary education in 1982, before proceeding to College of Education in Warri, Delta State.^[1]

Career

Akpatason worked with Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria before venturing into politics in 2011. He is a former President of Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) between 2001 and 2009.^[3]

Politics

In 2011, Akpatason contested and won election as a member representing Akoko Edo Constituency of Edo State in the House of Representatives. 2019 - 2023, he served as Deputy Majority Leader of the 9th Assembly. 2023 till date, he is the Chairman, House Committee on Telecommunications in the 10th Assembly.