Joseph Oqua Ansa was a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He was elected two terms in 1979 and 1983 to represent Cross River South Senatorial District during the Nigerian Second Republic (1979–1983).[1] He was a member of the National Party of Nigeria (NPN)
Joseph Oqua Ansa | |
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| Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from Cross River South Senatorial District | |
| In office 1979–1983 | |
| Succeeded by | Senator Patrick Ani |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 August 1940 Nkonib (Ikot Ansa) |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | National Party of Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Hope Waddell Training Institution |
| Awards | Member of the order of the Niger (MON) |
Career
editSenator Ansa was the chairman of Senate Committee on Labour and Productivity, he moved the motion which led to May Day being declared a public holiday and observed as workers day in Nigeria. It is also on record that he moved the "Senator for life" motion.[2]
Personal life and death
editJoseph Oqua Ansa was married, he was a devoted Christian a labour unionist, writer and a politician, he died on 26 November 2019 after a brief illness, he is a father of 10 children, 14 grandchildren.[2]
On 11 March 2020, the Nigerian Senate observed minute's silence in his memory.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Lawal, Tosin (2020-03-11). "Senate in session". Federal Ministry of Information and Culture. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
- ^ a b "2nd Republic Senator representing C'River Southern Senatorial District laid to rest in Calabar | The Paradise". theparadise.ng. Archived from the original on 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2021-07-13.