Emmanuel Akabe

His Excellency
Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe
Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State
Incumbent
Assumed office
29 May 2019
GovernorAbdullahi Sule
Preceded bySilas Ali Agara
Personal details
PartyAll Progressives Congress
ProfessionMedical doctor, Politician

Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe is a Nigerian politician and medical doctor who is serving as the Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Nigeria. He serves alongside Governor Abdullahi Sule and is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Early life and education

He is a medical doctor by profession.

Political career

Akabe was elected Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State in 2019 on the APC ticket and was sworn in on 29 May 2019. He was re-elected for a second term in 2023.

Public engagements

In 2023, Akabe called on political leaders in Nasarawa State to assist less-privileged residents in their communities. He spoke during an empowerment programme for 200 individuals in Lafia, where he was represented by the Commissioner for Trade, Industry and Investment.

Akabe has also been involved in inspecting state infrastructure projects. In August 2026, he inspected ongoing renovation works at the Lafia City Stadium, where the playing turf was being replaced ahead of the 2026/27 NPFL season. He stated that the facility would meet league standards and be ready for the new football season.

In 2023, while speaking to journalists at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja, Akabe commented on the election of leadership for the 10th National Assembly. He stated that the selection of Speaker of the House of Representatives should be left to lawmakers to decide.

Security incident

In November 2019, Akabe's convoy was attacked by suspected armed robbers along the Akwanga-Abuja road. According to police reports, three police officers and one civilian were killed in the attack. The Deputy Governor was reported to have escaped unhurt.

References

  1. ↑ "Deputy Governor's Profile – Official Website of Nasarawa State". Retrieved 2026-09-07.
  2. ↑ Sun, The (2022-06-29). "Dr. Akabe is a loyal, honest professional, we will swim together to succeed, Gov. Sule". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-09-07.
  3. 1 2 Attah, Solomon (2023-05-29). "Nasarawa Governor, Deputy sworn-in for second term in office". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2026-09-07.
  4. ↑ Ezeh, Fred (2026-09-02). "Nasarawa places medical students on payroll to curb brain drain". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-09-07.
  5. ↑ Agwam, Collins (2024-08-16). "Support the less-privileged, Nasarawa deputy gov tells politicians". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2026-09-07.
  6. ↑ Ede (2023-06-03). "Nasarawa Acting Governor Akabe Inspects Completed Lafia City Football Stadium". Sports247 Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-09-07.
  7. ↑ Adesanya, Taiwo (2024-03-11). "Akabe backs Nasarawa United's NPFL promotion bid". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-09-07.
  8. ↑ Johnson, Chris (2024-07-17). "'Give the People what belongs to them' - Akabe decries". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-09-07.
  9. ↑ Enietan-Matthews, Timothy (2019-08-21). "Nasarawa deputy governor escapes death as gunmen kill four in his convoy". Latest Nigeria News | Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-09-07.
  10. ↑ "Deputy Governor escapes death, 3 policemen killed - P.M. News". Retrieved 2026-09-07.