By Deborah Coker
Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) and member Senate Committee on Constitution Review, says he does not believe in failure as it does not exist in his dictionary.
Nwoko who represents Delta North Senatorial District and currently vehemently pushing for the creation of Anioma State said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Abuja on Wednesday.
He explained that he does not believe in failure because he believed in his people, the resilience of the Anioma spirit, the strength of their culture, and the depth of their contributions to Nigeria’s growth.
‘’This belief is more than a personal mantra; it is the fuel behind a historic movement. While others may have seen the idea of Anioma State as distant or unrealistic, I see a path forward.
‘’Anioma State is a long-overdue act of justice for a people with a distinct identity, culture, and contribution to national development.
‘’For me, this is not about personal gain. It is not about power or prestige. It is about correcting historical imbalances and giving the Anioma people the recognition and representation they deserve.
‘’I see Anioma State as a beacon of unity and progress; not just for the people of Delta North, but for Nigeria as a whole,’’ he said.
The lawmaker who had been able to garner the support of 91 senators out of the number in the 10th senate for the creation of Anioma State explained that he deployed both strategic and inclusive approach to achieve this this.
According to him, as an international lawyer, philanthropist, and now a federal lawmaker, my most ambitious and impactful pursuit yet is the ongoing campaign for the creation of Anioma State.
‘’Anioma State, a proposed state for the Igbo-speaking people of Delta North, has long been a subject of debate, but I understand that big changes take time and resistance is inevitable.
‘’That is why I am pushing forward, not because it’s easy, but because it is necessary. I have seen what persistence can achieve, whether in my professional life, philanthropic efforts, or political service.
‘’And it is with that same conviction that the dream of Anioma State continues to gain momentum with more Nigerians becoming aware of the Anioma cause.
‘’More lawmakers are listening. More traditional rulers and citizens voicing support, and what was once considered unlikely is now within reach.’’
(NAN)