Agom Jarigbe
Nigerian politician
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Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe (born December 9, 1970) is a Nigerian politician serving as Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District. He previously served in the House of Representatives representing the Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency.[1]
December 9, 1970
Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe | |
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| Member of the Senate of Nigeria | |
| Assumed office September 15, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Rose Okoji Oko |
| Constituency | Cross River North |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe December 9, 1970 Ogoja, Cross River State, Nigeria |
| Party | All Progressives Congress (since 2025) |
Other political affiliations | Peoples Democratic Party (until 2025) |
| Spouse | Offiong Jarigbe |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Calabar, Baze University |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | www |
Political career
Jarigbe was elected to the House of Representatives in 2015 under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and served two terms.[2]
In 2020, he won the Cross River North Senatorial by-election.[3] The result was initially disputed, but in July 2021, the Supreme Court of Nigeria declared him the duly elected senator.[4] He was sworn in on September 15, 2021.[5]
He was reelected in the 2023 general elections under the PDP.[6]
In October 2025, Jarigbe defected from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC).[7][8]
Recent activities and initiatives
In 2025, Jarigbe facilitated several constituency development projects across Cross River North, including the installation of solar-powered boreholes and water supply schemes in rural communities.[9]
He also initiated educational support programmes, including bursary awards to students across multiple tertiary institutions in the district.[10]
In 2026, he signaled interest in seeking reelection ahead of the next electoral cycle.[11]
Personal life
Jarigbe is married to Offiong Jarigbe and has four children.