AKWASHIKA GODIYA

Godiya Akwashiki (born 3 August 1973) is a Nigerian politician serving as Senator for Nasarawa North Senatorial District. He was first elected to the Senate in 2019 and re-elected in 2023 under the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Prior to his Senate role, he served in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, including as Majority Leader and later Deputy Speaker. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Nasarawa State University, Keffi (2010). His legislative interests include inter-parliamentary affairs, media and public affairs, employment, labour and productivity, and rural development. He was formerly a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) before defecting to SDP. His constituency covers Akwanga, Eggon, and Wamba local government areas.