By Austin Ogwuda
SENATOR representing Delta North Constituency in the National Assembly, Senator Ned Nwoko has vowed to continue to render quality representation to his constituents, disclosing that he had secured the release of a family recently arrested within his Constituency (Delta North) for running a gun factory.
He didn’t however give further details.
He stated this when thousands of Youths drawn from the 9 local government areas of Delta North known as called Anioma gathered at his Idumuje-Ugboko Country home to pass a vote of confidence in him for quality representation, Tuesday.
In an unanimous motion from Emmanuel Zelinjo from Aniocha North seconded by Aduye Lucky-Elite Amechi, Aniocha South, the youths across all Delta North local government areas said they acknowledged the achievements of Senator Nwoko on human capital development and provision of social infrastructure in Anioma land.
The gale of endorsement of Senator Ned Nwoko’s performance at the National Assembly has continued with a resounding vote of confidence by Youths from Delta North Senatorial District.
Barely a week ago, Anioma Political Leaders had at a Town Hall meeting at Asaba commended Senator Nwoko for his excellent commitment to duty while Delta North monarchs followed by women group from the senatorial district passed a vote of confidence in him.
The latest acclamation by Anioma youths attracted representatives of the youths from Aniocha North, Aniocha South, Oshimili North, Oshimili South, Ika South, Ika North East, Ndokwa West, Ndokwa East and Ukwuani.
Addressing the youths, Senator Ned Nwoko who welcomed them in company of his wife, Regina Nwoko, said the support of the youths was a morale booster.
Said he, “I came prepared to serve because I understand the problems and challenges of the people.
Youths are very important to me. I love your energy, creativity and innovation. Every young person in Anioma will be encouraged to excel.
“I have numerous Bills for the betterment of the society. Bills on firearms, rent control, citing of Nigerian Defense Academy in Kwale and so on are all very significant.
“Moreover, I have done much towards the completion of Okpai electricity project, Ogwashi Uku dam and construction of strategic road network in Delta North.
“I am interested in the well being of my people.
As long as you live in Anioma, I represent you. Let me inform you that I just secured the release of some persons arrested by security agents for ownership of gun factory. The factory is termed illegal but I believe that they should be encouraged to regularize their operations. Their ingenuity can be channeled to good use towards industrial revolution”, said the Senator.
He also told the gathering of Anioma youths that he established the First Sports University in sub Saharan Africa to promote education and sporting excellence as his contribution to the development of Anioma, Delta and Nigeria.
The Senator said the Sports University is in partnership with over 5 foreign Universities in Europe and other parts of the world in the area of scholarship and urged the youths to embrace the opportunities offered to fulfill their destinies.
