Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) on Sunday – yesterday, March 23 – distributed 2,400 bags of grains to her constituents.
Akpoti-Uduaghan, in a statement by her Chief Press Secretary, Israel Arogbonlo, said the gesture was to alleviate their food-purchase burden this Ramadan season.
Mr Abdulrahman Badamasiu, who procured and distributed the items on behalf of the Senator listed the items distributed to include 1,200 bags of beans and 1,200 bags of millet, which are being distributed to the people of Kogi Central irrespective of political affiliation.
Akpoti-Uduaghan apologised for the delay in distributing the palliatives, explaining that it was caused by “recent distractions”.
Badamasiu explained that the distribution covers all 57 wards in the district, targeting religious bodies, market women, forums, and party faithful.
He urged constituents to pray for Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan, especially during the last 10 days of Ramadan fasting, explaining that the Senator’s suspension does not take away her mandate as a duly elected Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Stating that Akpoti-Uduaghan has made a mark and performed tremendously within just one year as a Senator, Badamasiu assured that the lawmaker would continue her empowerment programmes and training for constituents to become self-employed in spite of the distractions.
“In the coming week, a handful of constituents will be trained in various skills and empowered as part of Senator Natasha’s vision of creating employment opportunities for her people,” Badamasiu surmised.
