Sandy Ojang Onor
Sandy Ojang Onor | |
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| Senator for Cross River Central | |
| In office 11 June 2019 – 11 June 2023 | |
| Preceded by | John Owan Enoh |
| Succeeded by | Eteng Jonah Williams |
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| Born | Sandy Ojang Onor 14 February 1966 Ikom, Eastern Region (now in Cross River State), Nigeria |
| Political party | Peoples Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | University of Calabar |
Sandy Ojang Onor (born 14 February 1966) is a Nigerian politician who served as the senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District from 2019 to 2023.[1] He was elected in 2019 to represent Cross River Central Senatorial District in the 9th Assembly of the Senate. He is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).[2][3][4][5]
Early life and education
[edit]Sandy Ojang Onor was born in the city of Ikom in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State. In his early education, he attended St. Francis, FSLC 1971 – 1975 and St. Brendan's GEC (O level) 1976 – 1981 all of which are both in Obubra LGA. Onor University education was in the University of Calabar, where he studied History. Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree (Second Class (Upper Division) 1983 – 1987. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in History from the University of Calabar 1988 – 1993.
Personal life
[edit]Onor is currently married, he is a devoted Christian an educationist, administrator and philanthropist.
He wrote books, several articles and has influenced many policies in the Nigerian-Cross River State Local Government System.[6]
Authorship
[edit]- Imbua, David L., Onor, Sandy O. & Odey, Patick O. A (Ed.) Companion to African History in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries. Makurdi, Aboki Publishers, 2017.
- Omagu, Donald O. & Onor, Sandy O. (Ed.) The Nigeria Civil War: Narratives from Some Border Communities. London: Bahiti & Dalila Publishers, 2016.
- Onor, Sandy Ojang. The Ejagham Nation in the Cross River Region of Nigeria. Ibadan: Kraft Books, 1994; Reprinted by Aboki Publishers, Makurdi 2016.
- Onor, Sandy Ojang. Local Governance in Nigeria: Evolution, Growth, Problems and Solutions. Lagos: Amazingrafiks Limited, 2005.
Awards and recognitions
[edit]- Best Graduating Student In History, University of Calabar 1987
- Professor Eyo Ita Prize for Best Graduating Student in History, University of Calabar 1987
- Chief Ekanem Ita Prize for Best Graduating Student in History University of Calabar 1987
- NLC Prize for Excellence in Labour Management in Cross River State 2001
- Honorary Fellow, Chartered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration of Nigeria 2001
- Member Historical Society of Nigeria.
Administrative Experiences
[edit]- Director Duraform Company Ltd. Ikom 1993
- Executive Chairman, Etung Local Government Council, Cross River State 1999 – 2002
- State Chairman, Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Cross River State Chapter 1999 – 2002
- Deputy National President of ALGON 1999 – 2002
- Chairman, Local Government Service Commission 2004 – 2008
- Commissioner For Agriculture 2010 – 2011
- Commissioner for Environment 2012 – 2013
References
[edit]- ^ "'Insecurity will fizzle out if states allow local councils to function properly'". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 8 February 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ "Senator Sandy Onor declares interest for Cross River governorship in 2023". Tribune Online. 14 December 2021. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ clement (24 April 2019). "9th Senate: See Why Election For Senate President Would Spring A Surprise". SundiataPost. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
- ^ "C/River Central Senator-Elect, Sandy Onor Receives Certificate of Return - PHOTOS". Boki Blog. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
- ^ Newspapers, BluePrint (14 March 2019). "See full list of 101 senators-elect to get Certificate of Return". Blueprint. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
- ^ "The Paradise - Local, National and International News".
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