Joel-Onowakpo Thomas
Joel-Onowakpo Thomas (born 27 April 1967) is a Nigerian chartered accountant, businessman, and politician. He is the senator representing Delta South Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).[1] He was the first Executive Chairman and the fifth Chief Executive of the Delta State Board of Internal Revenue, serving from 24 July 2009 to 22 September 2015.[2]
Joel-Onowakpo Thomas | |
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| Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from Delta South Senatorial District | |
| Assumed office 13 June 2023 | |
| Preceded by | James Manager |
| Constituency | Delta South Senatorial District |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 April 1967 |
Early life and education
Joel-Onowakpo Thomas was born on 27 April 1967 in Emede, Isoko South, Delta State, Nigeria).[3] He began his primary schooling at State Primary School, Obrigbene in Bayelsa State (1975–1979), continued at Government Secondary School, Ekeremor, and completed his secondary education at Emede Grammar School in 1984.[4] He earned his professional accounting credentials by qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 1994 and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria in 2001; he also holds a Master’s degree in Technology Management from Ogun State University (now Olabisi Onabanjo University), completed in 1999.[5]
Joel-Onowakpo Thomas (born 27 April 1967) is a Nigerian chartered accountant, businessman and politician. He is the senator representing Delta South senatorial district in the 10th assembly under the platform of the All Progressive Congress.[6][7] He was the first executive chairman and the fifth chief executive of Delta state Board of Internal Revenue from 24 July 2009 to 22 September 2015.[8][9][10]
References
- ^ "INEC declares APC's Joel-Onowakpo winner of Delta South Senatorial election". Vanguard. 27 February 2023. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ^ "Delta State Government reshuffles top officials". The Nigerian Voice. 23 September 2015. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ^ "Joel-Onowakpo Thomas: Making Farmers Have Access To Fertilizer". The Pointer. 27 July 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ^ "Biography Of Senator Thomas Joel Onowakpo". Media Nigeria. 13 April 2023. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ^ "Press Interview Of Senator-elect…". Gallant Reporters. 12 May 2023. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ^ "Joel-Onowakpo Beats Okowa's Ally, Ejele, to Emerge Delta South Senator-elect". thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
- ^ "NASS POLLS: Okumagba Congratulates Joel-Onowakpo Thomas". vanguardngr.com. 2023-03-03. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
- ^ "Board of Internal Revenue". deltabir.com. 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
- ^ "Delta Former Revenue Board Chairman, Joel-Onowakpo Emerges APC Senatorial Candidate". saharareporters.com. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
- ^ "Delta Revenue Board chairman promises to make office ICT compliant". vanguardngr.com. 2013-05-24. Retrieved 2023-03-25.