IN THE SERVICE OF ANIOMA AND NIGERIA: SENATOR NED NWOKO
Two Years in the Senate: Strategic Leadership, National Influence, and People-Centered Representation
Since his inauguration into the 10th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko has brought intellect, intensity, and unmistakable presence to national discourse. Representing Delta North Senatorial District, his emergence in the red chambers was driven by the collective conviction of the Anioma people — a people who sought not just representation, but results. Two years on, that conviction has translated into visible leadership, bold advocacy, and deliberate action.
What distinguishes Senator Nwoko is not only the breadth of his interventions, but the clarity of his purpose. He arrived at the Senate with a defined agenda: to drive legislation that reflects the aspirations of Nigerians while ensuring that his constituency receives focused and strategic attention. In a short time, he has positioned himself as a serious-minded legislator — vocal, visionary, and unafraid to challenge the status quo.
His influence within the Senate is underscored by the confidence reposed in him through key appointments. From his role as Deputy Chairman of the Committees on Environment and Sports Development, to his current chairmanship of the Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation, Senator Nwoko has proven himself a thoughtful operator — analytical, pragmatic, and deeply engaged. His motion on the need to investigate crude oil theft in the Niger Delta did not just provoke national reflection — it led to the establishment of an ad-hoc committee which he now chairs, reinforcing his reputation as a lawmaker who moves beyond rhetoric to results.
But beyond official titles and committee roles, Senator Ned Nwoko’s approach to governance reflects a deeper philosophy: that public office must serve, and leadership must listen. Whether on the Senate floor or in the remotest parts of Delta North, he remains present — asking the hard questions, pursuing justice, and insisting on equity. His work across legislative and constituency fronts is driven by an unrelenting focus on the people, backed by a sense of duty that has not diminished with time.
As he marks two years in office, this documentation provides insight into the depth of his engagement — his sponsored bills and motions, his interventions across sectors, and the values that continue to shape his service. It is a chronicle not of promises made, but of commitments honored.
LEGISLATIVE INTERVENTIONS
At the heart of legislative responsibility lies the duty to make laws that protect citizens, advance national development, and respond to emerging realities. Senator Ned Munir Nwoko has approached this duty with clarity and conviction, sponsoring and co-sponsoring over 30 bills — ranging from the establishment of new institutions to the amendment of existing laws — alongside more than 25 motions addressing critical national issues. His interventions are thoughtful, timely, and people-centered, reflecting a legislative agenda anchored on security, equity, institutional reform, and sustainable growth.
BILLS
1) Nigerian Youth Entrepreneurship Grant Program (Establishment) Bill
This bill seeks to establish a dedicated grant program and oversight agency to empower young Nigerians with startup funding and entrepreneurial support, creating sustainable pathways out of poverty and unemployment.
2) Waste Management and Malaria Eradication Agency (Establishment) Bill
Aimed at addressing environmental degradation and public health crises, this bill proposes a national agency to coordinate waste disposal systems and malaria eradication efforts, particularly in vulnerable communities.
3) One-Month Rent Limitation and Landlord Registry Act
This consumer protection bill proposes a legal cap on advance rent payments to just one month, while creating a national registry of landlords to enforce tenant rights and housing standards.
4) Electoral Courts Establishment and Jurisdiction Act
To fast-track and professionalize the resolution of election-related disputes, this bill recommends the establishment of specialized electoral courts with exclusive jurisdiction over electoral matters.
5) Compulsory Professional Indemnity Act
This bill mandates all professionals in sensitive sectors — such as law, medicine, engineering, and finance — to carry indemnity insurance, ensuring accountability and financial protection for clients and the public.
6) Cashless Asset Acquisition Act
Designed to tackle corruption and improve financial transparency, this bill prohibits the purchase of high-value assets in cash, requiring all such transactions to go through traceable financial channels.
7) Self-Defense and Firearm Ownership Regulation Act
This bill proposes a tightly regulated framework for responsible civilian ownership of firearms, granting qualified individuals the legal right to self-defense in the face of escalating insecurity.
8) Coroners System Repeal and Re-Enactment Bill
This bill seeks to modernize the coroner’s legal framework by repealing the outdated 2004 Act and replacing it with a comprehensive system that improves forensic investigations and inquests into unexplained deaths.
9) ECOWAS Parliament Elections Law Bill
The bill establishes a legal framework for the democratic election of Nigerian representatives to the ECOWAS Parliament, ensuring accountability and domestic legitimacy for Nigeria’s regional legislative participation.
10) Diaspora Voting Bill
A forward-looking bill that enables Nigerians living abroad to participate in national elections — an inclusive measure recognizing the rights and contributions of the diaspora community.
11) Parliamentary Governance System (Establishment) Act
This bill introduces a framework for the adoption of a parliamentary system of government in Nigeria, proposing reforms to deepen legislative accountability and reduce executive dominance, while strengthening checks and balances.
12) Nigerian Defence Academy (Amendment) Bill
This bill seeks to amend the existing NDA Act to establish an additional Nigerian Defence Academy campus in Delta State, bringing military training opportunities closer to the South-South region and enhancing national defence capacity.
13) Ogwashi-Uku Polytechnic Upgrade to Federal University of Technology Act
Focused on expanding access to specialized higher education, this bill proposes the conversion of Ogwashi-Uku Polytechnic to a Federal University of Technology, positioning Delta State as a hub for innovation and technical advancement.
14) Private Security Licensing and Regulation Bill
This bill introduces a legal framework for licensing private security companies to complement military and police efforts in safeguarding national territory, especially in underserved or high-risk areas.
15) First Aid, CPR, AED, and Good Samaritan Law Constitutional Alteration Bill
A bold public health and safety initiative, this bill mandates first aid and emergency response training across households, schools, and workplaces. It also introduces “Good Samaritan” protections to encourage lifesaving interventions in emergencies.
16) National Talent Rehabilitation and Integration Agency (Establishment) Bill
This bill seeks to create an agency that identifies, rehabilitates, and reintegrates socially or economically displaced talents — including former cultists, addicts, or ex-convicts — into productive roles in society.
17) Public Service Retirement Age Alteration Bill
Through this constitutional alteration, Senator Nwoko proposes the extension of the retirement age for civil/public servants, with sector-specific reforms to retain expertise and reduce abrupt brain drain in critical institutions.
18) Central Bank Act Amendment – Prohibition of Foreign Currency for Remuneration
This amendment prohibits the payment of salaries, allowances, or professional fees in foreign currencies within Nigeria, reinforcing the strength of the naira and safeguarding the country’s monetary policy objectives.
19) National Social Security Agency (NSSA) Establishment Bill
One of Senator Nwoko’s flagship bills, this legislation proposes the replacement of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs with a comprehensive, data-driven social security agency to guarantee minimum livelihood, dignity, and structured welfare for Nigeria’s most vulnerable.
20) National Centre for Substance Abuse Management (NCSAM) Bill
Targeting the country’s rising drug abuse crisis, this bill seeks to establish a specialized centre in Ndemili, Delta State, to coordinate prevention, rehabilitation, research, and policy on substance abuse nationwide.
21) Federal University of Technology Asaba (Establishment) Bill
This bill seeks to upgrade the Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba, into a Federal University of Technology—expanding access to STEM-based education and aligning Asaba with Nigeria’s innovation and digital transformation agenda.
22) Mandatory Military Service for Youths (Establishment) Bill
Aimed at fostering discipline, national unity, and preparedness, this bill proposes a structured period of compulsory military or paramilitary service for Nigerian youths after secondary or tertiary education.
23) National Vigilante Group (Establishment) Bill
This legislation establishes a formal, nationally recognized vigilante corps to support grassroots security architecture, work in synergy with existing forces, and help combat community-level threats like banditry and kidnapping.
24) Orthopedic Hospital, Onicha-Ugbo (Establishment) Bill
This bill amends the Orthopedic Hospital Management Act to create a new orthopedic facility in Onicha-Ugbo, Delta State, affiliated with Delta State University Teaching Hospital, to strengthen specialized healthcare delivery in the South-South.
25) Constitutional Alteration for the Creation of Anioma State
This landmark bill proposes the creation of Anioma State from the current Delta State, advocating for equitable representation, resource control, and identity preservation for the Anioma people within Nigeria’s federal structure.
26) Federal College of Education, Akwukwu-Igbo (Establishment) Bill
Focused on teacher training and educational development in rural areas, this bill establishes a Federal College of Education in Akwukwu-Igbo to serve Delta North and surrounding communities.
27) Ranching Development and Open Grazing Prohibition Bill
To modernize livestock farming, this bill provides for the establishment and management of ranches in all local government areas and the FCT—addressing farmer-herder conflicts, boosting food security, and improving livestock productivity.
28) Immigration Act Amendment – AU Passport Visa-Free Entry
This amendment facilitates visa-free entry into Nigeria for holders of African Union passports—bolstering pan-African integration, trade, and diplomatic mobility in line with ECOWAS and AU protocols.
29) Federal Road Safety Act Amendment – Daytime Movement Restriction on Heavy Vehicles
This bill proposes restrictions on daytime movement of heavy-duty vehicles to reduce traffic accidents, ease congestion, and protect lives on Nigerian highways.
30) Federal College of Agriculture, Idumuje-Ugboko (Establishment) Bill
With a focus on agronomic research and food systems transformation, this bill establishes a Federal College of Agriculture in Idumuje-Ugboko to support agricultural innovation, training, and rural economic growth.
31) Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act Amendment – Indigenous Participation & Regulation of Illegal Sites
This bill reforms the mining sector by prohibiting foreign ownership of mining licenses, mandating indigenous participation, and introducing a framework to legalize and monitor informal mining operations—enhancing resource sovereignty and economic inclusion.
All bills sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko are at various stages of the legislative process—some have passed first and second readings, while others are currently undergoing committee scrutiny or awaiting harmonization. Each reflects his commitment to shaping responsive, inclusive, and future-forward laws that directly address national and constituency needs. Notably, in recognition of his capacity and broad appeal, Senator Nwoko was appointed to represent the entire Delta State in the 10th Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution—further affirming the trust reposed in him beyond party and district lines.
MOTIONS
1) Need to Demand Reparations for Historical Injustices and Mitigation of Neocolonialism in Nigeria, African Nations
This motion calls for Nigeria and other African nations to pursue reparations for transatlantic slavery and address the lingering impacts of neocolonial structures.
2) Need for Redress, Healing and Reconciliation for the Grievous 1967 Asaba Massacre
It advocates for national acknowledgment and reconciliation over the Asaba massacre during the civil war, with emphasis on justice and memorialization.
3) Need to Investigate the Incessant and Nefarious Acts of Crude Oil Thefts in the Niger Delta and Its Actors
This motion seeks a deep probe into crude oil theft in the Niger Delta, identifying networks involved and proposing long-term countermeasures.
4) Urgent Need for African Nations to Attain Veto Power at the United Nations Security Council
It presses for reforms that grant African countries veto power at the UN Security Council to reflect global equity and inclusivity.
5) Need for the Establishment of Social Media Platform Offices in Nigeria for Economic Advancement and Efficient Dispute Resolution
The motion encourages global tech companies to set up offices in Nigeria to enhance job creation, tax revenue, and content governance.
6) Urgent Action Needed to Fortify Security, Tackle Surge of Kidnappings in FCT, Following the Tragic Abduction of 19 Individuals in Galadimawa
This addresses the rising insecurity in Abuja, calling for stronger protection strategies and community-based intelligence.
7) Urgent Need to Stop Gas Flaring and Enforce Anti-Gas Flaring Regulations in Ndokwa Land and the Niger Delta Region
It raises concern over environmental degradation and health risks from gas flaring, demanding strict enforcement of environmental laws.
8) Need to Upgrade All Federal Medical Centers in Nigeria to International Standards and for All Public Servants to Seek Medical Treatment Exclusively Within Nigerian Healthcare Facilities
The motion underscores the importance of strengthening public healthcare and reducing foreign medical trips by public officials.
9) Compelling Need to Ban Importation of All Non-essential Goods and Locally Producible Items in Nigeria
It recommends import restrictions on goods that can be produced locally, aimed at reviving domestic industries and conserving foreign exchange.
10) Urgent Need for a National Dialogue with Separatist Groups in Nigeria to Genuinely and Amicably Resolve all Issues
This motion promotes dialogue as a path to addressing separatist agitations and fostering unity through peaceful engagement.
11) Need To Address the Unexplained Delay of Electricity Supply in Ndokwa Land and Step-down of Okpai Independent Power Plant
Highlights concerns about ongoing electricity supply interruptions in Ndokwa Land and calls for urgent attention to the operational status of the Okpai IPP.
12) Urgent Need to Discourage any Military Intervention in Niger Republic by ECOWAS
This motion calls for diplomatic resolution over military actions in Niger Republic, urging ECOWAS to avoid armed intervention.
13) Urgent Need to End Compulsory Police Reports Before Emergency Medical Treatment
Advocates the removal of mandatory police clearance for emergency healthcare to save lives and streamline urgent medical responses.
14) Urgent Action Required to Address the Ongoing Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Calls for Nigeria’s diplomatic engagement and humanitarian support to help resolve the conflict and mitigate suffering.
15) Compelling Need to Enforce Nationwide Ban on Movement of Heavy-Duty Vehicles in Daytime
Seeks enforcement of restrictions on heavy vehicle movements during the day to reduce road accidents and traffic congestion.
16) Need For Fintech Companies in Nigeria To Ensure Stricter Security Standards Amid Rapid Growth
Emphasizes the importance of robust cybersecurity measures by fintech firms to protect users and maintain trust.
17) Need for Emergency Action to Address Security Threats Posed by Fulani Herdsmen and Miscreants in Delta State
Raises urgent concerns over violent incidents linked to Fulani herdsmen, calling for stronger security responses.
18) Urgent Action Required to End Payment of Salaries in Foreign Currencies for Workers in Nigeria
Advocates the cessation of salary payments in foreign currencies to preserve Nigeria’s monetary sovereignty.
19) Compelling Need to Address the Recent Termination of Over 317 Staff by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
Calls for a review of staff terminations to safeguard workers’ rights and institutional stability.
20) Urgent Call for Emergency Provisions for Victims of Flooding in Delta North Communities
Demands immediate relief efforts and long-term flood control measures for affected communities in Delta North.
CONSTITUENCY PROJECTS
In his first two years as Senator representing Delta North, Prince Ned Nwoko has demonstrated a clear commitment to the development and wellbeing of his constituents through carefully targeted constituency projects. These initiatives reflect his focus on equitable infrastructure, access to essential services, youth empowerment, and sustainable development. From rural electrification to school renovations, healthcare upgrades to water supply schemes, each intervention is tailored to address specific needs across communities in Anioma, ensuring no local government is left behind.
1)Provision of all-in-one solar street lights in selected communities across Delta North Senatorial District
2)Training and empowerment of market women in Delta North Senatorial District
3)Medical outreach program in selected communities in Delta North Senatorial District
4)Renovation and equipping of Idumuje-Ugboko Medical Centre, Delta State
5)Renovation and equipping of Idumuje-Ugboko Medical Centre, Delta State
6) Training and empowerment of youths in Delta North Senatorial District
7)Capacity development training for women in Delta North Senatorial District
8)Medical outreach for selected communities in Delta North Senatorial District
9) Procurement and installation of transformers across communities in Delta North Senatorial District
10)Construction of ICT centers in selected communities in Delta North Senatorial District
11)Procurement of tractors and equipment for farmers across Delta North Senatorial District
12) Construction of 1 km access road in Idumuje Ugboko in Delta North Senatorial District
13) Construction and renovation of classroom blocks in schools across selected communities in Delta North Senatorial District
14) Establishment of fish farms and procurement of fertilizers across Delta North Senatorial District
15) Construction of markets (open and locked-up stores) across Delta North Senatorial District
16) Livestock farming and training for youths in Delta North Senatorial District
17) Training and empowerment of youths and women on cassava farming across Delta North
18) Training and empowerment of women on production of Akwa-Ocha in Delta North Senatorial District
19) Provision of solar powered street lights in Aniocha North, Delta North Senatorial District
20) Provision of computers and laptops for students in Delta North Senatorial District
21) Capacity development training and empowerment program for youths, women, and farmers in Delta North Senatorial District
22) Construction of ultra-modern town hall in Amai community in Delta North Senatorial District
23) Provision of solar powered industrial borehole in Obomkpa community, Delta North Senatorial District
24) Provision of solar powered borehole in Delta North Senatorial District
25) Renovation and equipping of Ezi Primary Health Care Centre in Delta North Senatorial District
26) Supply of drugs to selected primary health care centres in Delta North Senatorial District
27) Erosion control and channelization works in Delta North Senatorial District
28) Construction of drainage system in Idumuje-Ugboko, Delta North Senatorial District
29) Construction of drainage system in Idumuje-Ugboko, Delta North Senatorial District
30) Construction of small and medium earth dams in Delta North Senatorial District
31) Provision for water-smart irrigation system in Delta North Senatorial District
32) Construction and rehabilitation of agricultural infrastructure in Delta North Senatorial District
33) Provision of mechanization and extension service systems under the Renewed Hope Agenda in Delta North Senatorial District
2024 Appropriation
34) Construction of Ogwashi-Ukwu regional water supply scheme, Aniocha South, Delta State
35) Construction of administrative block for Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi and Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Kwale
36)Construction of Idumuje-Ugboko dam: pre-feasibility studies
37) Maintenance of dams: Owena Earth Dam, Ogwashi Dam, Ukhun-Erah Dam
38) Construction of Onicha Olona/Ezi water supply project in Aniocha North LGA, Delta State
39) Construction of mini sports stadium for youths in Aniocha North LGA, Delta State
40) Supply and installation of solar powered street lights in Lander Brother Anchorage Road, Old GRA Asaba, Oshimili South LGA, Delta State
41) Construction of water supply scheme at Ibusa, Oshimili North, Delta State, including installation of 3 boreholes and reticulations in Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency
42) Installation of solar powered street lights in selected communities in Delta North Senatorial District
43) Construction of jetties at Odekpe, Ogbaru LGA, Anambra State and Ebu, Oshimili North LGA, Delta State
44) Skill acquisition for women and youths at Ika School, Ibusa, Delta State
45) Provision of solar-powered motorised boreholes with booster station in Ashaka town
46) Fencing of Government Boys Secondary School, Ibusa, Delta State
47) Training and empowerment program for women, youths, and farmers in Delta North Senatorial District
48) Medical outreach program across the 9 LGAs in Delta North Senatorial District
49) Construction of 2 km farm road in Idumuje-Ugboko, Aniocha North LGA, Delta State
50) Fencing, renovation, and furnishing of police station in Aniocha North LGA, Delta State
51)Construction of Coastal Road traversing: Asaba – Oko – Abala – Utchi – Okpai – Abalagada – Aboh – Akarai – Umoru – Adaja – Oworubia – Onyah – Asaba-Ase – Abari – Patani
In two remarkable years, Senator Ned Munir Nwoko has exemplified the meaning of responsive and visionary leadership. He has not only served Nigeria with distinction but has remained deeply rooted in the aspirations of his Delta North constituents. He has honoured the trust of the Anioma people—never wavering, never retreating. His leadership is not performative; it is practical, people-driven, and principled. He has earned the title Dike Anioma through action, not acclaim—by standing as a defender of his people’s interests and a bold voice in the Senate. And as we look ahead, one thing is certain: Anioma has a voice in Senator Ned Nwoko—and it is being heard loud and clear.
