Joseph lorshagher AKAAGERGER

Biographical record

Surname

AKAAGERGER

First Name

Joseph

Other Names

lorshagher

Gender

Male

Date of Birth

May 5,1956

State of Origin

Benue

Place of Birth

Iber-Gaar

Name of Spouse

Chief(Mrs.) Joyce Mbafan Akaagerger

Number of Children (Male)

2

Number of Children ( Female)

1

Profession

Army Officer
Politician

Schools Attended with Dates

NKST Primary School, Iber, 1962-65; NKST Primary School, ikyaave, 1966-68; Government Secondary School, Gboko, Benue State, 1969-73; Nigeria Defence Academy, Kaduna, 1976-77; Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, UK, 1978-79; University of Jos, 1982-85; 1985-86; Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1986-87; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1997-03; Command and Staff College, Jaji, Kaduna, 1988; 1993-94; USA School of Military Police, Alabama, USA, 1991;

Educational Qualification

LL.M.B.L,Ph.D, FSS

Membership of Professional Bodies/Professional Qualifications

Nigerian Bar Association; Nigeria Institute of International Affairs (NIA); award: Force Service Star (FSS) Meritorious Service Star(MSS); passed Staff College (Dagger) PSC; West African Award of Excellence in Enterprises

Previous Appointments

Adjutant, 3 Provost Battalion, Jos, 1979,81-83; Officer Commanding DCompany,3 Provost Battalion Maiduguri, 1979-81; Administrative Officer, (HQSIB), Nigerian Military Police Apapa, 1987; Officer Commanding HQ Company, 3Provost Battalion; 1987; State Officer Grade II, NAMP, 1990-92;CommandingOfficer, HQSIB, 1992-93; General Staff Officer, Grade I (GSOI), (Training and Operations),HQNAMP, 1994-96; Directing Staff, Command and Staff College, jaji, 1996-98; Military Administrator, Katsina State, 1998-99; ch. Jima group of Companies; Principal Partner J.I. Akaagerger&Co. AmbeChambers;

Have you ever been a member of any political party?

Yes

If "Yes", please state the party(ies) and offices you have held with dates

UNCP Senatorial Aspirant, 2003; PDP, Elected Senator, since2007 Elected Senator, Federal Republic ofNigeria,since2007

Traditional Titles

AmbeUKonshisha;

Hobbies

reading the bible; jogging, squash, golfing, farming, family interaction, reading

Social Clubs

mem Prison Visitation and Evangelical Mission

Other Relevant Information

Trustee Jichira Development Association, Benue;Trustee, Konshisha Traditional Council; contribution to community; dug boreholes for potable water in rural communities; established and run science secondary schools at subsidized rate, embarked on rural electrification projects, etc; sponsored two bills and four motions; mm: Judicial Commission of Inquiry into LG Activities, Plateau State, 1983-85; Sec, Ministerial Committee for the Drafting of Paper on NDLEA, 1987; Sec,Board to harmonize Armed Forces Decree (Act) as amended, 1991-99; Nigeria Representative, Armed Forces International Traffic Organization, Zurich, 1995-97; Currency and Miscellaneous OffencesTribunal Zone 1, Lagos, 1995-97; Pioneer member Armed Forces Disciplinary Appeal Committee, (AFDAC), 1995-97; Member/Discussant, National Conference on Crime Prevention and Control, 1996; Various Tr-Service and Extra regimental Assignments;

Email Address

[email protected]

Phone Number

08036789833

Residential Address

I, Akaagerger IberStreet, offAbu King Shuluwa Road,new GRA, Makurdi,Benue State; pha: IberGarrv, KonshishaLGA, Benue State

Official Address

Senate Wing,Room 0.04,National Assembly Complex, Abuja