Godiya Akwashiki: Facts about Serving Nigerian Senator Who Died in India at 52
- Senator Godiya Akwashiki, who represented Nasarawa North Senatorial District, died in India while serving his second term in the 10th Assembly
- Born on August 3, 1973, in Angba Iggah, Nasarawa Eggon, he rose from the Nasarawa State House of Assembly to the national stage
- His political journey spanned over a decade, marked by roles as Majority Leader, Deputy Speaker, and later as a Senator with key committee appointments
Senator Godiya Akwashiki’s death in India drew attention to his life and political career.
Below are the key facts about the late lawmaker, presented with clear subheadings for each aspect of his journey.
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Birth and early life
Senator Godiya Akwashiki was born on August 3, 1973, in Angba Iggah, Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. He came from Nasarawa North District, the constituency he later represented in the Senate.
Education and personal details
Akwashiki held a Bachelor of Science degree. He was male and was not recorded as living with any disability. His educational background supported his rise in public service.
Political career in Nasarawa State Assembly
Between 2011 and 2019, Akwashiki served as a member of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party.
During his first term from 2011 to 2015, he was the Majority Leader of the Assembly. He was re-elected for a second term from 2015 to 2019, during which he became the Deputy Speaker.
Entry into the senate
In 2019, Akwashiki contested for and won the Nasarawa North Senatorial seat. Reports stated that he ran under the platform of the All Progressives Congress.
He was later appointed Chairman of the Senate Committee on Inter-parliamentary Affairs and Vice Chairman of the Media and Public Affairs Committee.
Second term in the senate
At the time of his death, Akwashiki was serving his second term in the 10th Assembly. Conflicting reports noted that he represented Nasarawa North Senatorial District under either the Social Democratic Party or the All Progressives Congress.
Legacy and impact
Senator Akwashiki’s career spanned more than a decade in both state and national politics. His roles as Majority Leader, Deputy Speaker, and later as a Senator highlighted his influence in legislative affairs.
His death marked the end of a significant chapter in Nasarawa’s political history.
7 wedding travellers die in motor accident
Legit.ng earlier reported that Seven persons from Lawanti village in Akko Local Government Area (LGA) of Gombe state lost their lives in a tragic motor accident on Saturday, December 27, 2025, along the Damaturu–Maiduguri highway.
The victims were identified as Gambo Abbo (35), Umalkhairi (18), Rabiu Abubakar (28), Fatuma Hassan (28), Amal Abubakar (3), Adamu Bello (4) and Zara’u Alhaji (27). Reports indicated that they were travelling to Maiduguri, Borno state, to attend a wedding ceremony when the accident occurred.
According to Dailytrust, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya described the incident as a painful and devastating loss, not only to the affected families but also to the entire Lawanti community in Akko LGA and Gombe state at large. Governor Yahaya extended his condolences to the families of the victims, particularly the District Head of Jalingo, Bello Hassan Babangida, who lost his sister and niece; Idris Lawanti Maigari, who lost his daughter; and Idris A. Isah Lawanti, the councillor representing Akko Ward, who also lost close relatives.
Source: Legit.ng
