Agom Jarigbe
Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Senate of Nigeria | |
| Assumed office September 15, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Rose Okoji Oko |
| Constituency | Cross River North |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe December 9, 1970 Ogoja, Cross River State, Nigeria |
| Party | All Progressives Congress (since 2025) |
Other political affiliations | Peoples Democratic Party (until 2025) |
| Spouse | Offiong Jarigbe |
| Children | 4 |
| University of Calabar, Baze University | |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | www |
Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe (born December 9, 1970) is a Nigerian politician serving as Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District. He previously served in the House of Representatives representing the Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency.[1]
Political career
Jarigbe was elected to the House of Representatives in 2015 under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and served two terms.[2]
In 2020, he won the Cross River North Senatorial by-election.[3] The result was initially disputed, but in July 2021, the Supreme Court of Nigeria declared him the duly elected senator.[4] He was sworn in on September 15, 2021.[5]
He was reelected in the 2023 general elections under the PDP.[6]
In October 2025, Jarigbe defected from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC).[7][8]
Recent activities and initiatives
In 2025, Jarigbe facilitated several constituency development projects across Cross River North, including the installation of solar-powered boreholes and water supply schemes in rural communities.[9]
He also initiated educational support programmes, including bursary awards to students across multiple tertiary institutions in the district.[10]
In 2026, he signaled interest in seeking reelection ahead of the next electoral cycle.[11]
Personal life
Jarigbe is married to Offiong Jarigbe and has four children.
Early life
Jarigbe comes from Ibil in the Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State. He attended the School of Basic studies in PortHarcourt, Rivers State, where he passed the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in 1990. He obtained a bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of Calabar, Cross River State in 2004. Jarigbe earned a bachelor's degree in law from Baze University in November 2022.[12]
Awards and recognitions
In 2024, Senator Jarigbe was awarded the Cross River Most Outstanding Senator of the Year by Yala Achievers Summit & Award. This award was presented at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. Previously, he received the ICON of Humanitarian Service Award (2019), Legislator of the Year (2020) by the African Custodian, ICON of Nation Building Award (2021), and the Global Peace and Humanitarian Award (2022) by the United Nations.[13]
References
- ^ "PDP wins Ogoja/Yala federal constituency". The Punch. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Reps members scorecard in Cross River". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "PDP wins Cross River North senatorial by-election". This Day. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Supreme Court declares Jarigbe winner of Cross River North election". Premium Times. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Jarigbe sworn in as Cross River North senator". Channels Television. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "INEC declares Jarigbe winner of Cross River North senatorial election". Premium Times. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Cross River senator Agom Jarigbe defects from PDP to APC". TheCable. 22 October 2025. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "APC chieftain hails Cross River senator's defection". Premium Times. 29 October 2025. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Cross River Senator delivers solar-powered boreholes to communities". CrossRiverWatch. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Senator Jarigbe to disburse bursary to students". CrossRiverWatch. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Jarigbe signals reelection bid". Calitown. 26 March 2026. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
- ^ https://tempoonline.com.ng/jarigbe-agom-biography-age-wife-career/
- ^ "The Jarigbe Phenomenon: From Political Threat to Strategic Asset – THISDAYLIVE". Retrieved 2026-06-13.