Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, has pledged to use ideas and recommendations gathered from Nigerians at home and in the diaspora to drive development projects.
The senator made the commitment after meeting members of the Ebira community in Maryland, United States, at a gathering organised by the Ebira First Forum and coordinated by Mr Bashir Enesi Abubakar.
Akpoti-Uduaghan described the gathering as an enriching opportunity to discuss the future of Ebiraland, Kogi State and Nigeria, with members of the Ebira community and Nigerians from other parts of the country participating in the discussions.
She said the meeting allowed participants to exchange ideas on leadership, development and the aspirations of their communities.
“While in America, I spent a wonderful evening with members of our Ebira community in Maryland at a gathering of the Ebira First Forum, coordinated by my dear big brother, Mr Bashir Enesi Abubakar,” she said.
The senator also highlighted a development intervention linked to her office. She said Engr. Charles Jagun of Akoko Edo attended the gathering and presented a letter of appreciation over streetlight projects facilitated through her office.
“Nigerians from other communities joined us, including Engr. Charles Jagun of Akoko Edo, who presented a letter of appreciation for the streetlight projects we facilitated,” she said.
According to Akpoti-Uduaghan, the discussions went beyond the Ebira community, with participants sharing their hopes and ideas for Kogi State and Nigeria.
“We shared ideas and hopes for Ebiraland, Kogi State and Nigeria, united by our desire for good leadership and a better country,” she said.
The lawmaker said she views effective representation as more than participating in legislative activities, stressing the importance of maintaining regular engagement with constituents and responding to identified community needs through practical interventions.
She said she intends to continue conversations with Nigerians both within and outside the country and use her position in the Senate to translate some of the ideas discussed into action.
“It was indeed an enriching evening and I look forward to more conversations as I set forth to using my office in the Senate to help turn the ideas we shared into action,” she said.
Akpoti-Uduaghan thanked members of the Ebira community and other Nigerians who attended the gathering for their contributions and participation.
She also expressed appreciation to her husband, High Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan, for his support and encouragement.
