I Have Sponsored Over 20 Bills at the Senate — Senator Nwoko
Senator Ned Nwoko of the Delta North senatorial district has pledged to continue to push for legislations and motions that will address the sufferings of Nigerians, declaring that he has sponsored over 20 bills, motions gear towards the development of the nation.
Speaking at the town hall meeting in Asaba, attended by a mammoth gathering of political leaders, traditional rulers, youths and women of Anioma, Senator Ned Nwoko said he came home to brief them about his stewardship, derived from overwhelming mandate.
The law maker who was accompanied by his wife, Regina Daniels Nwoko said
he is saddled with 3 key responsibilities,
exemplified by Bills and motions, Projects implementation and Empowerment programmes.
Senator Nwoko informed the gathering that he had to his credit “i have sponsored over 20 bills and multiple motions all dedicated to the development of Anioma, Delta and Nigeria in general.
He noted that he was working hard to actualize the functionality of Okpai power plant with 100 mega wats.
According to Senator Ned Nwoko; “When that is achieved, Delta North would get adequate electricity. I raised a motion in that direction and went ahead to meet minister of Power and TCN management. They told me that no representative had ever drawn their attention to the power project abandoned long ago.”
“There would be statutory allocation for the Okpai project next year and Anioma would be energized with light. Moreover Ogwashi-Uku Dam which i initiated years ago, would be completed to meet the water and irrigation needs of Anioma land which is agrarian by nature.”
Senator Nwoko who spoke amidst intermittent ovation also said he initiated skill acquisition scheme for 260 beneficiaries with each getting 150 thousand Naira.
The federal lawmaker pledged that more Empowerment programmes would be rolled out for the people months ahead.
He assured that he is prepared to serve, having a deep understanding of the problems and aspirations of the populace.
Prince Nwoko, serving under the ticket of PDP, emphasised that he is Senator for all” as long as you live in Delta North.”
Various speakers at the Town hall meeting including prominent personalities, youths and women eulogized Senator Ned Nwoko for working for the best interests of all that his achievements at the senate stand unprecedented.
They acknowledged that he has distinguished himself in the service of Anioma and the Nation and pledged continued support.
By Barth Ozah