Sen. Nwoko Pledges inclusive Governance for Anioma People
Godwin Udoh
The Senator Representing Delta North Senatorial District at the National Assembly in Abuja, Ned Nwoko has reaffirmed his commitment to effective representation and good governance for his constituents.
The senator who disclosed this at the opening ceremony of his Constituency Office in Asaba, Delta State said the youths and women are integral in his blueprint for the next phase of his projects.
Accompanied by his wife, Regina Daniels Nwoko, he said he is saddled with three responsibilities which are; exemplified by the Bills and motions, projects implementation and empowerment programmes.
Senator Nwoko informed the gathering that he had to his credit, recorded over 20 bills and multiple motions; “All dedicated to the development of Anioma, Delta and Nigeria in general and I am working hard to actualize the functionality of Okpai power plant with 100 mega wats. 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 Ned Nwoko who spoke amidst intermittent ovation 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. While emphasised that he is Senator for all as long as you live in Delta North.
Speaking earlier 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 the overwhelming mandate.
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 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 .