Tunde Akogun
Nigerian politician and retired army officer
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Tunde Akogun is a Nigerian politician and retired army officer who served as a member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria representing the Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency from 2003 to 2011.[1]
The Honourable Tunde Akogun | |
|---|---|
| Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria | |
| In office 2003–2011 | |
| Constituency | Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Peoples Democratic Party |
| Occupation | Politician and retired army officer |
Early life and background
Education
He attended Holy Trinity Secondary School, Sabongida Ora. He later attended Abeokuta Grammar School, where he received his early education, before joining the Nigerian Army.[3]
Career
Military career
Akogun underwent military training and built a career in the Nigerian Army, rising to the rank of Colonel before retiring from active service.[3]
Political career
Akogun was elected to the House of Representatives in the 2003 Nigerian general election to represent the Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He served two terms and left office in 2011.[4] During his tenure, he served as Majority Leader of the House of Representatives.[1][5]
In the 2011 general election, he lost his seat to Peter Akpatason of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN).[6]
