Distinguished Senator Ned Munir Nwoko is the Senator Representing Delta North at the 10th National Assembly (2023). He is the chairman of the Senate Committee on Reparations & Repatriation; chairman of the ad-hoc committee investigating crude oil theft in the Niger Delta; Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports and Youth Development; and Vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment. His legislative achievements include championing over 30 bills and more than 20 motions addressing youth entrepreneurship, environmental protection, diaspora voting, resource governance, constitutional reform, and community health.

Senator Nwoko earned a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Law and History from the University of Keele and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Maritime and Commercial Law from King’s College, London. He was called to the English Bar at Lincoln’s Inn and later requalified as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England & Wales. He founded the Ned Nwoko & Co Solicitors in London, which earned him the recognition of “Best Black Lawyer of African Descent in England” (1995). In 1999, Senator Nwoko became a Member of the House of Representatives, representing the Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency. Senator Nwoko, through his legal and policy expertise, spearheaded investigations into the London and Paris Club loans for Nigeria and 774 Local Government Councils, resulting in a landmark court judgment of US$3.2 billion, and recovered over US$18 billion for Nigerian states, marking one of the most significant financial recoveries in Nigerian history. Beyond law and politics, Senator Nwoko is a visionary entrepreneur and cultural advocate. He is the founder of Mount Ned Heritage Resort, a world-class historical and cultural destination promoting African heritage and tourism. He also is the first black African to visit the South Pole (Antarctica). Senator Nwoko is the founder of the Sports University, Idumuje-Ugboko, the first and only Sports University in West Africa.

Bills Sponsored by the Distinguished Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko

Senator Ned Nwoko has over 30 bills to his name, but here are a few that have advanced significantly in the legislative process:

1. A bill for an Act to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Cap. C23, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, for the creation of Anioma State and for matters connected therewith. (Passed first and second readings, as well as a successful public hearing held at the zonal level)
2. A bill for an Act to establish the National Agency for Malaria Elimination and for related matters (Passed first and second readings. Also, public hearing completed by the Senate Committee on Tertiary Health).
3. A bill for an Act to alter the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, LFN, to mandate the establishment of physical offices within the territorial boundaries of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by social media platforms, and for related matters (Passed first and second readings respectively).
4. A bill for an Act to establish the Federal College of Agriculture, Idumuje-Ugboko, Delta State, and for matters related thereto. (Passed third reading).
5. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Road Safety Commission (Establishment) Act, 2007, to Restrict the Daytime Movement of Heavy-Duty Vehicles and for Related Matters (Passed first reading).
6. A bill for an Act to alter the Federal Colleges of Education Act No. 43, 2023, to establish a Federal College of Education, Akwukwu-Igbo, Delta State, and for related matters.
7. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Orthopedic Hospital Management Board Act, Cap. O10 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 (as Amended), to Provide for the Establishment of the Orthopedic Hospital, Onicha-Ugbo, Delta State, to be Affiliated to the Delta State University Teaching Hospital, and for Related Matters. (Passed first reading).
8. A Bill for An Act to Alter the Federal Universities of Technology Act, Cap.F23, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, to Provide for the Upgrade of the Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba to the Federal University of Technology Asaba, and for Related Matters (Passed third reading after a successful public hearing).
9. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007, to Provide for the Prohibition of Foreign Currency Payment for Remuneration (Passed second reading)
10. A Bill for an Act to Establish the National Talent Rehabilitation and Integration Agency, And for Related Matters,2024 (Passed first reading)
11. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Nigerian Defence Academy Establishment Act for the Establishment of an Additional Nigerian Defence Academy in Kwale and Other Related Matters (Passed first reading).
12. A bill for an Act to alter the 1999 Constitution (as altered) to provide for diaspora voting and for related matters. (First reading and successful zonal hearing)
13. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Firearms Act (As Altered) to Provide for Self Defense and Personal Firearm Ownership and for Related Matters (First reading).
14. A bill for an Act to Repeal the Coroners Act CAP C17 laws of the Federal 2004 and Re-Enact the Coroners Systems Act and other Related Matters 2023 (first reading).
15. Bill to Amend Sections 7, 162, and Fourth Schedule of the 1999 Constitution, To Make Provisions for Full Local Government Autonomy and Other Related Matters (Successful zonal hearing).
16. A Bill for an Act to Establish the National Talent, Rehabilitation and Integration Agency, And for Related Matters (First reading, captured for second).

Motions

1. Motion: Need to Address the Unexplained Delay in Electricity Step-down of Okpai Independent Power Plant (moved)
   Resolution:

   i) 1. Urge the Federal Ministry of Power and Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to: – Take action to improve the distribution of electricity from the Okpai Independent Power Plant, ensuring it benefits the Delta North Senatorial District. – Take necessary steps to ensure the completion of the contract awarded by TCN for the construction of a 132KV Double Circuit Transmission Line, aimed at resolving electricity supply challenges in Ndokwa nation and the Delta North Senatorial District.

   ii) Mandate the Committee on Power to: – Investigate and take action to resolve the delay in the distribution of 100 megawatts of electricity to host communities as agreed. – Address the various issues that are hindering the benefits of the host communities and the entire Delta North Senatorial District of Delta State from receiving the full advantages of electricity supply from the Okpai Independent Power Plant.

2. Motion: Need to Investigate the Incessant and Nefarious Acts of Crude Oil Thefts in the Niger Delta and the Actors (Moved)
   Resolutions:

   i) Conduct an investigation into the actions of security forces, militia groups, the local populace, oil company employees, and any individuals or entities suspected to be using sophisticated methods to pilfer from oil facilities within the country.

   ii) Mandate the security operatives to utilize advanced technologies, such as aerial drones, to enhance the security of oil and gas facilities, effectively reducing oil theft and fortifying the country’s revenue prospects.

   iii) Call upon the Federal and State governments to create conflict resolution mechanisms involving International Oil Companies (IOCs), host communities, and security agencies to address the root causes of oil theft and pipeline vandalism.

   iv) Instruct Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to engage Host Communities, Local Government and State Government officials, IOCs, and security agencies in collaborative efforts with private security in the protection of oil pipeline infrastructure rather than being handled by few elites in the region.

   v) Establish a dedicated Special Court to handle cases related to oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and associated criminal offenses.

   vi) Urge the Federal Government to explore official avenues for engaging with modular and oil bunkering operators.

   vii) Further urge the Federal government to legalise artisanal refining to enable the production of more refined products at affordable rates for Nigerian citizens.

   (A senate Adhoc committee was constituted following the motion. Senator Ned Nwoko currently chairs the committee)

3. Motion: Urgent Call for Emergency Provisions for Victims of Flooding in Delta North Communities (Moved)
   Resolution:

   i. Urge the Federal Government, through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), to immediately provide emergency relief to the affected communities, including food, clean water, medical supplies, and temporary shelter, to address the urgent needs of displaced residents.

   ii. Call on the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development to expedite the establishment of fully equipped IDP camps in the flood-hit areas, ensuring displaced persons are provided with safe and secure accommodations.

   iii. Urge the Federal Ministry of Works to consider dredging the River Niger and constructing embankments along the floodplain to provide a lasting solution to the perennial flooding in the area and other parts of the country.

   iv. Mandate the Senate Committee on Environment to conduct an urgent assessment of the affected areas and report back with recommendations for a permanent solution to this recurring disaster that has long hindered the development and welfare of Delta North communities.

4. Motion: Motion for the Restoration of Aniocha North II State Constituency Pursuant to Supreme Court Judgment (Moved)
   Resolution:

   i) Urge the National Assembly to expedite action on the consideration and approval of the proposal for the restoration of Aniocha North II State Constituency as submitted by INEC.

   ii) Direct the Senate Committee on INEC and the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Legal Matters to liaise with INEC and other relevant authorities to ensure full compliance with the Supreme Court judgment.

   iii) Mandate the Clerk of the National Assembly to ensure the immediate transmission of the decision of the National Assembly to INEC for the conduct of elections in the constituency within 90 days.

5. Motion: Need for Emergency Action to Address the Killings of 12 Policemen in Delta State and Security Threats Posed by Herdsmen in the State. (Moved)
   Resolution:

   i) Mandate the Inspector General of Police and the Delta State Commissioner of Police to promptly arrest the perpetrators of these dastardly acts and ensure they face the full wrath of the law.

   ii) Urgently conduct a thorough combing of the entire forests, streets, parks, bridges in Delta State, apprehend these miscreants, profile them, and ensure that those who have no legitimate business in the state are sent back to their respective states or countries of origin.

   iii) Task the Senate Committee on Police and Defence to investigate these gruesome murders and condemnable activities of these killer herdsmen and miscreant allies, and to propose solutions to prevent future occurrences. The committee should report back within six weeks for further legislative action.

   iv) Ensure that the slain police officers, the President General of Agbor kingdom, and Mr. Ikukpeni get justice and their entitlements and compensations are duly and swiftly paid to their families to alleviate the impact of their brutal murders.

   v) Observe a one-minute silence in honor of the slain officers and others who have lost their lives at the hands of these killer herdsmen and miscreants.

6. Motion: Urgent Action Needed to Fortify Security, Tackle Surge of Kidnappings in FCT, Following the Tragic Abduction of 19 Individuals in Galadimawa (Moved)
   Resolution:

   i) Call for a joint operation involving the Army, Air Force, Police, and Department of State Services (DSS) to intensify the search efforts for the captives.

   ii) Urge the Inspector-General of Police to see to the installation of CCTV cameras in strategic locations within and around Abuja, highways, and other major capital cities to bolster surveillance and deter criminal activities.

   iii) Also call on the Inspector-General of Police to urgently increase security patrols and surveillance within Abuja and across the nation to proactively combat and prevent further kidnappings.

   iv) Mandate the Committees on Defense and Police to conduct a thorough investigation into this recent kidnapping and other similar incidents in and around Abuja.

   v) Also mandate the aforementioned committees to recommend robust strategies to prevent future kidnappings within FCT.

   vi) Observe one minute of silence in honor of the lives lost due to the cruelty of kidnappers.

7. Motion: Galadimawa Kidnap Incident Response and Need to Urgently Enhance Security Measures in FCT, Nigeria (Move)
   Resolution:

   i) Urge the honourable Senate to reiterate commitment to the resolutions outlined in the aforementioned motion, which include:

   a) Urge the Inspector-General of Police to see to the installation of CCTV cameras in strategic locations within and around Abuja, highways, and other major capital cities to bolster surveillance and deter criminal activities.

   b) Also call on the Inspector-General of Police to urgently increase security patrols and surveillance within Abuja and across the nation to proactively combat and prevent further kidnappings.

   c) Mandate the Committees on Defense and Police to recommend robust strategies to prevent future kidnappings within FCT.

   ii) Call for the recruitment of more police personnel to bolster security forces’ capacity to combat kidnappings and other criminal activities effectively.

   iii) Urge for the provision of adequate mobility resources for the police to enhance their ability to respond swiftly to security threats and conduct patrols effectively.

   iv) Call on the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to urgently ensure the functionality of dedicated emergency numbers for police, ambulance, and fire service emergencies, to enhance swift response to security and public safety incidents.

   v) These emergency numbers should not exceed three-digit numbers, ensuring ease of remembrance for the masses. Research has shown that there are existing emergency numbers, such as 112 and 199, but currently, none is operational. It is imperative that at least one of these numbers is made functional for effective emergency response.

   vi) Observe one minute of silence in honor of those who were killed and who have perished due to the cruelty of these bandits.

8. Motion: In Memoriam of a Scholar’s Legacy: A Tribute to a National Treasure, Asagba (Professor) Joseph Chike Edozien (Moved)

Petitions

1. Compensation for Family of Child Affected in Delta NDLEA Operation—Ivan Onose Omhonrina
2. A petition against the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) Ltd for the unpaid compensation claims arising from NAOC crude oil spill(s) for the people of the fishing villages, tribes/sub-tribes in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State of Nigeria. A call for intervention for reparation.
3. Petition on the oil spillage, environmental degradation, the destruction of land, water, wildlife, ecology and economic livelihood by Shell Petroleum Development Company Nigeria Limited, against the Aketewei family of Sianlubo Compound in Angiama Community of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State.

Senator Peter Onyeluka Nwaoboshi is a prominent Nigerian politician, lawyer, and businessman from Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State. Widely known for his strong political influence within the Anioma region, Nwaoboshi represented Delta North Senatorial District in the 8th and 9th National Assembly (2015–2023) under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) before later joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from the University of Benin and was subsequently called to the Nigerian Bar after completing studies at the Nigerian Law School, Lagos. Before entering national politics, Nwaoboshi served as Delta State Commissioner for Agriculture and Special Duties, and later as Chairman of the Delta State PDP, where he played a central role in shaping the political landscape of the state. At the National Assembly, Senator Nwaoboshi was the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs, overseeing vital legislative interventions in oil-producing communities and infrastructure development across the region.

Senator Patrick Osakwe was one of the longest-serving and most influential senators in Delta State’s history, representing Delta North for three consecutive terms (12 years) in the National Assembly. Hailing from Aboh, an ancient coastal town in Ndokwa East LGA, Osakwe was a businessman-turned-politician whose legislative career was distinguished by consistency, bridge-building, and advocacy for oil-producing communities in the Ndokwa area. He played a crucial role in promoting federal attention to environmental issues and the development of the Niger Delta. His enduring tenure provided Delta North with legislative stability during Nigeria’s early democratic years, and his name remains synonymous with grassroots representation, industrial advocacy, and steadfast loyalty to the Anioma cause.

Senator Nosike Ikpo was one of the earliest political figures from the Anioma region to represent Delta North during Nigeria’s brief Third Republic. A native of Ibusa (Igbuzo), he was known for his eloquence, discipline, and unwavering advocacy for federal presence in the newly created Delta State (1991). Though his tenure was short-lived due to the military’s dissolution of democratic structures in 1993, Ikpo laid an important foundation for Anioma’s political visibility and contributed to the early discussions surrounding Anioma statehood and regional inclusion.