Tunde Akogun

Tunde Akogun is a Nigerian politician and retired army officer who served as a member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria representing the Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency from 2003 to 2011.

Early life and background Tunde was born in Auchi, present-day Edo State, Nigeria. He is from Akoko-Edo, Edo State, Nigeria. He is married to Tumi.

Education He attended Holy Trinity Secondary School, Sabongida Ora. He later attended Abeokuta Grammar School, where he received his early education, before joining the Nigerian Army.

Career Military career Akogun underwent military training and built a career in the Nigerian Army, rising to the rank of Colonel before retiring from active service. During his tenure, he served as Majority Leader of the House of Representatives.

In the 2011 general election, he lost his seat to Peter Akpatason of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN).

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List of members of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, 2007–2011 List of members of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, 2003–2007 Afemai people