President of the Senate of Nigeria

President of the Senate of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Seal of the Senate President of Nigeria
Incumbent
Godswill Akpabio
since 13 June 2023
Legislative Branch of the Federal Government
StyleMr President
Member ofNigerian Senate
National Assembly Commission
SeatNational Assembly Complex, Three Arms Zone, Abuja
AppointerIndirect Senate Election
Term length4 years renewable
Constituting instrumentConstitution of Nigeria
Inaugural holderNnamdi Azikiwe
Formation1 January 1960 (1960-01-01)
SuccessionSecond
DeputyDeputy President of the Senate

The president of the Nigerian Senate is the presiding officer of the Senate of Nigeria, elected by its membership. The senate president is second in line of succession to the Nigerian presidency, after the Vice President of Nigeria. The current President of the Senate is Godswill Akpabio since 13 June 2023.[1][2]

  1. ^ Oyero, Kayode (13 June 2023). "UPDATED: Akpabio Sworn In As Senate President". Channels Television. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  2. ^ Obeme-Ndukwe, Ifunanya (13 June 2023). "Akpabio elected Senate President". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 13 June 2023.

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