Marcus Onobun

Marcus Iziegbeaya Onobun
Hon Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria for Esan Central/Esan West and Igueben Federal Constituency, Edo State
In office 13 June 2023 – 13 June 2027
Preceded by	Joe Edionwele
Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly
In office 10 October 2020 – 30 May 2023
Preceded by	Francis Okiye
Personal details
Born	Marcus Iziegbeaya Onobun August 22 Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
Political party	People's Democratic Party (Nigeria), PDP
Parent(s)	Mr. and Mrs. Issac Iregbeyen Onobun
Alma mater	Ambrose Alli University
Occupation	Politician
Website	https://marcusonobun.org/

Marcus Iziegbeaya Onobun is a Nigerian politician and member of the 10th National Assembly representing Esan Central/Esan West/Igueben Federal Constituency, Edo State.[1][2][3][4][5]

Early life and education

Onobun was born at Benin City, Edo State where he added his primary and junior education. He attended the for his post-secondary school education enrolled in Ambrose Alli University at Ekpoma, in Edo State southern Nigeria where he received a BSc in Geography and Regional Planning from the same university.[6][7]

Political career

After the impeachment of speaker Francis Okiye in 2020, [8] and after serving as Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Onobun was nominated as Speaker of the seventh Edo State House of Assembly by Blessing Agbebaku of the PDP representing Owan Constituency and the motion was seconded by Natasha Osawaru, representing Egor. Onobun was elected Speaker by all 24 members of the house unchallenged.[9][10][11][12][13] Onobun was elected the representative of Esan Central/Esan West/Igueben Federal Constituency, Edo State at the House of Representatives in 2023 under the platform of Peoples Democratic Party.[14][15]

References

1. "HON. MARCUS ONOBUN". Retrieved 29 July 2024.
2. "NIGERIA WILL NOT COLLAPSE —ONOBUN". Retrieved 29 July 2024.
3. "Onobun Marcus Iziegbeaya Profile". Retrieved 29 July 2024.
4. "Nigerian House lawmaker Marcus Onobun in ghastly auto accident". Retrieved 29 July 2024.
5. "National Accident: Ex-Edo Speaker, Onobun, hospitalised". Retrieved 29 July 2024.
6. "Ten Things You Should Know About New Edo Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Marcus Onobun". Retrieved 29 July 2024.
7. "10th national assembly member Onobun Marcus Iziegbeaya". Retrieved 29 July 2024.
8. "Nine lawmakers impeach Edo Assembly speaker". Retrieved 29 July 2024.
9. "EDHA Impeaches Okiye, Elects Onobun As New Speaker". Retrieved 29 July 2024.
10. "2023: Edo Assembly speaker declares for House of Reps". Retrieved 29 July 2024.
11. "I'm sure our colleagues have learnt from their mistakes – Onobun, Edo Assembly Speaker". Retrieved 29 July 2024.
12. "Focus on Rt.Hon Marcus Onobun's Legislative savvy". Retrieved 29 July 2024.
13. "Edo Assembly passes Local Government, EDSIEC amendment bills". Retrieved 29 July 2024.
14. "Edo Speaker, Onobun, Wins Esan Central/West/Igueben Federal Constituency Election For PDP". Retrieved 29 July 2024.
15. "Onobun Marcus Iziegbeaya". Retrieved 29 July 2024.