Francis Alimikhena
| Francis Alimikhena | |
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| Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing Edo North | |
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Assumed office June 6, 2015 Serving with Clifford Ordia Urhoghide Aishagbonnriodion |
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| Preceded by | Domingo Alaba Obende |
| Deputy Chief Whip 8th National Assembly |
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Assumed office 10 June 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Ayoola Hosea Agboola |
| Vice-Chairman of the Senate Committee on Housing |
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Assumed office 3 November 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Bukkar Abba Ibrahim |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Francis Asekhame Alimikhena 18 October 1947 Etsako East, Edo, Nigeria |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress |
| Residence |
Abuja (official) Auchi, Edo (private) |
| Alma mater |
University of Buckingham, United Kingdom (L.L.B.) Nigerian Law School (B.L) |
| Profession |
Businessman Politician Retired military officer |
| Awards | Forces Service Star (FSS) |
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| Allegiance |
 Nigeria
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| Service/branch |
 Nigerian Army
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| Years of service | 1972–2000 |
| Rank | Major |
| Commands | Multinational Joint Task Force |
Francis Asekhame Alimikhena (born 18 October 1947) is a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from Edo State. He represents Edo North in the current 8th National Assembly. Senator Alimikhena is the Vice-Chairman, Senate Committee on Housing and also a member of the Senate committee on Constitutional Review.
Alimikhena is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He is currently the Deputy Chief Whip of the 8th National Assembly.
Edo North Senatorial District covers six local government areas: (Etsako West, Etsako Central, Etsako East, Owan East, Owan West and Akoko Edo).
Francis Alimikhena was born in Igiode area of Etsako East local government area in Edo state on 18 of October 1947. He was born into a strong catholic Christian home and grew up with a strong Christian principle.
He joined the Nigerian Army as a commissioned officer in 1972. He was later commissioned as a lieutenant in 1982 and then held the position of Adjutant, Army Garrison between 1985 and 1989 and later promoted a Major in 1992. Senator Alimikhena was awarded the Forces Service Star (FSS) in 1999. An honour meant for services Officers who have served the Army without blemish. Other positions held are Senior Officer (finance): Nigerian Army School of Engineering, Makurdi, Borno state Nigerian Army Pension Board and Army Petroleum Trust Fund between 1999 and 2000. He retired from the Army a Major in 2000.
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