By Deborah Coker
Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) says that since entering the Senate three years ago, his focus has remained on effective representation, legislative excellence and the promotion of development and equity.
Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District and is Chairman of the Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriations, stated this in his three-year Senate scorecard made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday.
He said that within the period, he sponsored 33 bills and 22 motions aimed at addressing issues of national importance and advancing the interests of Delta North.
According to him, three years ago, the people of Delta North entrusted him with the responsibility of representing them in the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
He said, ”I accepted that mandate with a clear understanding of the expectations of our people and a firm resolve to pursue meaningful and measurable progress.
“Since then, my focus has remained on effective representation, legislative excellence, and the advancement of initiatives that promote development, equity, and opportunity for all.”
He said that among the landmark initiatives were the Constitutional Alteration Bill for the Creation of Anioma State, and the restoration of Aniocha North Constituency II into INEC’s 2027 election programme.
”Others are the proposed upgrade of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba, to the Federal University of Technology, Asaba,, as well as the Malaria Eradication and Vaccine Development legislation, which has now been passed into law.
”There is also the First Aid Training Bill, which recently passed its first reading in the senate as well as the National Ranchers Establishment, Development and Management Bill, and the Self Defence and Firearms Ownership Regulation Bill, ’’ he added.
The lawmaker, who is also Chairman of the Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft, said that beyond legislative activities, he had continued to support constituents through various intervention programmes.
He listed education and scholarship support, healthcare interventions, human capital development initiatives, youth and women empowerment programmes among his achievements.
Others were solar streetlight projects, road construction and rehabilitation, water projects and other community development efforts.
Nwoko said that public service was measured by results and not promises.
He added that although progress had been made, more work remained to be done.
The senator thanked the people of Delta North for their support and confidence in his leadership.
Speaking on Nwoko’s performance in the Senate over the past three years, Prof. Sandra Duru, a constituents, described him as a consistent and courageous leader.
She said that while many people knew Nwoko as a businessman, politician and philanthropist, his commitment to causes he believed in had distinguished him in public service.
Duru cited his advocacy for the creation of Anioma State as an example of his commitment to issues affecting his constituents.
She said that public service should be assessed based on commitment, effort and impact.
Similarly, Mr Ndu Ogaranya, another constituent, said that leadership should be measured by its impact on the lives of the people.
According to him, Nwoko has continued to advocate developmental projects and initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of his constituents.
He cited the senator’s advocacy for the completion of the Okpai Independent Power Project (IPP) step-down project and the Ogwashi-Uku step-down project, as well as his support for the creation of Anioma State.
Ogaranya said that Nwoko’s efforts reflected his commitment to the welfare and development of the people of Delta North.
(NAN)