By Uche Okporie
Senator Ned Nwoko’s public profile as a legislator in the National Assembly is not in doubt. His profile centres on an unusually high level of legislative activity and a clearly articulated agenda that spans constitutional reform, social policy, institutional restructuring, constituency development, and national governance norms. Since his inauguration as Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District in 2023, Nwoko has positioned his work around both the volume of legislation introduced and the thematic breadth of his proposals.
For three years now he has been in office, he has sponsored between 31–34 bills and 20–25 motions in the Senate, a tally that places him among the more prolific members of the Upper Chamber in the current legislative term. These bills and motions address issues ranging from economic policy and social welfare to governance structures and constitutional adjustments, and many reflect a deliberate effort to tackle structural challenges rather than purely symbolic initiatives.
A prominent strand of his legislative work is anchored in institutional reform and governance architecture. Among the most discussed proposals is the bill for the Constitutional Alteration for the Creation of Anioma State, a move aimed at addressing perceived geopolitical imbalances in Nigeria’s federal structure by creating a new state out of Delta North. Such an initiative goes beyond local infrastructure concerns and speaks directly to debates on federal representation and equity in Nigeria’s constitutional order.
Nwoko’s legislative agenda also includes bills intended to reshape social policy frameworks. Proposed laws such as the Nigerian Youth Entrepreneurship Grant Programme, the establishment of a National Social Security Agency, and the Waste Management and Malaria Eradication Agency demonstrate a commitment to structured welfare mechanisms, public health policy, and youth economic empowerment.
Another bill that has garnered attention is the One-Month Rent Limitation and Landlord Registry Act, designed to cap advance rent payments and institute a national tenancy registry to protect tenants, which indicates a willingness to engage with pressing urban socio-economic issues.
On economic and regulatory reforms, Nwoko has backed amendments and new laws that seek to influence how financial and property transactions are conducted. For example, the Cashless Asset Acquisition Act proposes traceable, cash-free mechanisms for high-value transactions to curb illicit financial flows, while a Central Bank Act amendment would prohibit payment of salaries or fees in foreign currencies in Nigeria, reflecting concerns about monetary sovereignty and financial transparency.
In the security and governance domain, his work includes the Self-Defence and Firearm Ownership Regulation Act, aiming to define the terms under which citizens can own and use firearms; and legislative efforts around private security regulation. Nwoko has also tabled motions on issues of national security, crude oil theft, and urgent responses to rising kidnappings, illustrating a legislative interest in strategic security challenges facing the state.
Education and capacity building feature in his portfolio as well. He has championed upgrades of tertiary institutions, including converting College of Education (Technical) in Asaba to a Federal University of Technology, and legislative proposals to enhance professional training and first-aid capacity through constitutional adjustments mandating First Aid, CPR, AED, and Good Samaritan training.
Beyond the Senate floor, Nwoko’s approach blends legislative activism with constituency projects. Reports within Delta North communities point to the attraction of infrastructure, healthcare, education, and electrification projects tailored to specific local needs, including the siting of solar-powered streetlights, medical outreaches, classroom construction, and farmer support programs, reinforcing his stated focus on people-centred representation.
Nwoko’s stated philosophy of governance emphasises that public office must serve citizens and that leadership must be responsible. His legislative output is framed around this principle.
Hs record to date positions him as an active and ambitious legislator with a policy portfolio that extends across constitutional reform, social policy innovation, economic regulation, security, and human capital development.
As it stands today, in Delta North, he is the only one qualified beyond every reasonable doubt to represent Delta North in the 2027 elections. Sentiment aside, Senator Ned Nwoko has positioned himself as a legislator of repute, a trusted representative, and the only one who has the welfare of Delta North at heart.
Most others clamouring for the seat are running for selfish interest. Let’s give Senator Ned Nwoko the flowers and let him give Delta North the representation needed to move the region to greater level.
