Kogi Senator, Natasha Partners NILDS, UN to Empower Female Constituents

Sunday Aborisade in Abuja

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly has partnered with the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) and the United Nations Women Organisation, to empower female constituents.

The partnership, according to a statement by the Senator’s media aide, Arogbonlo Israel, in Abuja yesterday during a townhall meeting held this week.
Themed ‘Women’s Political Participation and Presentation’, the townhall meeting, the statement added, aimed to canvass greater representation of women in leadership and political roles.

It explained that during the event, Akpoti-Uduaghan shared her experiences as a female legislator in Nigeria, highlighting the skepticism women often face in leadership roles.
She said, “During the last townhall meeting, you shared your concerns, and we are here to address them, particularly to support your enterprises.

“As part of our one-year celebration in office, I’ve been able to secure significant entrepreneurship support for you.”
Akpoti-Uduaghan also outlined her accomplishments from her first year in office.
They included infrastructure development, educational reforms, agricultural support, and security initiatives including Police station rehabilitation, provision of water systems, renovation of primary healthcare centre, among others.

She equally urged the United Nations Women Organisation to help curb maternal mortality at the local communities by deploying resources to primary healthcare facilities within the senatorial district.

She emphasised her commitment to making education accessible to all, distributing digital learning devices to public schools, and providing farmers with fertilisers and training.

Additionally, the senator announced future projects, such as a Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Centre and a Mechatronic Centre, designed to promote technological advancement in the region.

In his remarks, Prof. Shola Omotosho, a representative from NILDS, lauded Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s achievements in her first year, underscoring the significance of her legacy projects.

Omotosho said, “From her record of performance so far, we are convinced that when we empower women of integrity and intellect, they will use that power responsibly and effectively for the benefit of the people.

“We hope that with the support of the UN and NILDS, Senator Natasha’s accomplishments will inspire and mentor other women to enter politics,” he remarked.