Peter Akpatason

Peter Akpatason is a Nigerian politician representing Akoko-Edo constituency of Edo State, Nigeria.

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.

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 between 2001 and 2009.

Politics

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