Elvert Ayambem
Elvert Ayambem Ekom | |
|---|---|
| Speaker Cross River State House of Assembly | |
| In office June 2023 – till date | |
| Preceded by | Eteng William |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 July 1979 Ikom, Cross River State, Nigeria |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress (2021–present) |
| Alma mater | University of Calabar |
| Occupation | Politician |
Elvert Ayambem Ekom (born 22 July 1979)[1] is a Nigerian politician currently serving as speaker of the 10th Cross River State House of Assembly since June 2023. A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), he represents Ikom 2 State Constituency. Ayambem was nominated for the speakership position by Kingsley Ntui representing Etung Constituency and the motion was seconded by Eyo Okon Edet representing Bakassi Constituency.[2][3] Ayambem was elected speaker unchallenged on 13 June 2023 following the proclamation of the governor of the state for the inauguration of the 10th state assembly. He succeeded Eteng William who was speaker of the 9th assembly and was elected to the 10th Nigerian Senate.[4][5]
References[edit]
- ^ Nyok, Efio-Ita (2023-07-22). "Nsemo Felicitates with 10th Cross River Assembly Speaker on His Birthday | Negroid Haven". Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ Wodu, Ada (June 13, 2023). "Ayambem elected Cross River Assembly Speaker". Punch.
- ^ Obung, Joseph; Calabar (2023-06-13). "Ayambem emerges new Cross River Assembly Speaker". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- ^ Nigeria, News Agency of (2023-06-14). "Ayambem emerges as Cross River assembly speaker". Peoples Gazette Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- ^ Ndoma, Richard (2023-05-07). "Elvert Ayambem, Assembly Man Likely To Emerge As 10th Speaker of CRHA". Retrieved 2024-05-08.