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From his early days as a bereaved child in Ukana to his present role as President of the 10th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Akpabio’s odyssey captures the essence of Nigeria’s political complexity. It is a tale of contradictions, achievements, and survival. It is also a narrative of transformation, personal and political, that mirrors the very fabric of the nation he now helps to govern.

In his 26 years of active politicking and cognate governance, Senate President Akpabio has been able to etch his feet in the sands of history as one of Nigeria’s foremost transformative and dynamic leaders. From the state to the national level, he had garnered enough experience to navigate the tortuous path of the nation’s political landscape. Beginning as a commissioner and in the state and later as governor for eight years, Akpabio demystified the difficulty most governors have in delivering dividends of democracy. He set a standard which none of his successors have been able to match, thereby earning the sobriquet, Uncommon Transformer.