Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Fulfils Her Political Dreams at 44
The chambers of Nigeria’s Senate obtained a very strong pillar recently, one that is coloured with a tale of brilliance, persistence, and a passion to see justice enthroned. This pillar, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, is closer to perfect than any of her colleagues and her advantages are visibly preparing her for even better things. And she is only 44-years-old.
Akpoti-Uduaghan’s age is one of her biggest pluses among the members of the 10th National Assembly. Although she is not the youngest, few among these distinguished individuals show as much promise to be defining figures of politics, fairness, and compassion.
Akpoti-Uduaghan, a proud Senator representing Kogi Central senatorial district, only recently celebrated her 44th birthday. Surrounded by some of the most influential figures in Nigeria, Akpoti-Uduaghan’s brilliance was not dimmed. Instead, it flashed brighter and brighter, demonstrating a potential to match and even surpass them in a matter of years.
For Akpoti-Uduaghan, it cannot be said that women are mild or weak. The stunning senator became well-known after contending against governor-level forces to achieve her dream of representing her people and protecting their interests. Her toughest political rival to date, the outgoing governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, eventually melted in the face of Akpoti-Uduaghan’s persistence, losing to her influence in the Confluence State.
In Nigeria where political dreams lose their light after two or three failed attempts, Akpoti-Uduaghan’s determination turns even her most unreasonable observers into sighing admirers. Indeed, to throw her on the shelf of the stubborn would be doing the shelf a great injustice. After all, this aspect of her is responsible for half of her charm.
If motivational speakers were still successful in Nigeria, Akpoti-Uduaghan’s story would be worn out by them by now. Nevertheless, the coming years will see her doing great things and redeeming the time lost in arriving in the Senate.
