Ned Nwoko Emerges BusinessDay Top 10 Senators of the 10th National Assembly

The lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko has emerged as the BusinessDayTop 10 Senators of the 10th National Assembly for people-focused and performance-driven service.

Senator Nwoko was nominated by the management of Business Day on account of his unprecedented legislative contributions and commitment to effective representation.

The lawmaker has vigorously championed initiatives focused on economic development, institutional reforms and improved opportunities for Nigerians, while advancing the interests of his constituents in Delta North.

The recognition further places his legislative performance among those considered notable in the 10th Senate.

Below are the criteria used by Business Day to evaluate the performances of Senator Nwoko before he was recognised as one of the Top 10 Senators of the 10th National Assembly.

Business Day reports that since his inauguration into the 10th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Nwoko has brought intellect, intensity, and unmistakable presence to national discourse.

Representing Delta North Senatorial District, his emergence in the red chambers was driven by the collective conviction of the Anioma people – a people who sought not just representation, but results.

Two years on, that conviction has translated into visible leadership, bold advocacy, and deliberate action.

What distinguishes Senator Nwoko is not only the breadth of his interventions, but the clarity of his purpose.

He arrived at the Senate with a defined agenda: to drive legislation that reflects the aspirations of Nigerians while ensuring that his constituency receives focused and strategic attention.

In a short time, he has positioned himself as a serious-minded legislator – vocal, visionary, and unafraid to challenge the status quo.

His influence within the Senate is underscored by the confidence reposed in him through key appointments. From his role as Deputy Chairman of the Committees on Environment and Sports Development, to his current chairmanship of the Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation, Senator Nwoko has proven himself a thoughtful operator – analytical, pragmatic, and deeply engaged. His motion on the need to investigate crude oil theft in the Niger Delta did not just provoke national reflection – it led to the establishment of an ad-hoc committee which he now chairs, reinforcing his reputation as a lawmaker who moves beyond rhetoric to results.

But beyond official titles and committee roles, Senator Nwoko’s approach to governance reflects a deeper philosophy: that public office must serve, and leadership must listen.

Whether on the Senate floor or in the remotest parts of Delta North, he remains present – asking the hard questions, pursuing justice, and insisting on equity.

His work across legislative and constituency fronts is driven by an unrelenting focus on the people, backed by a sense of duty that has not diminished with time.

As he marks years in office, this documentation provides insight into the depth of his engagement – his sponsored bills and motions, his interventions across sectors, and the values that continue to shape his service. It is a chronicle not of promises made, but of commitments honored.

LEGISLATIVE INTERVENTIONS

At the heart of legislative responsibility lies the duty to make laws that protect citizens, advance national development, and respond to emerging realities.

Senator Nwoko has approached this duty with clarity and conviction, sponsoring and co-sponsoring over 30 bills – ranging from the establishment of new institutions to the amendment of existing laws – alongside more than 25 motions addressing critical national issues.

His interventions are thoughtful, timely, and people-centered, reflecting a legislative agenda anchored on security, equity, institutional reform, and sustainable growth.

BILLS

Bills Listed and Their Current Legislative Stages

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 Aniocha 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)

17) A Bill For an Act to establish an Institute for Leadership, Entrepreneurial, and Corporate Governance, and for matters related thereto, 2025. (Passed first reading) SB.921

18) African Descendants Citizenship Application Bill. (Passed first reading) SB.838

Bills Yet to Appear on the Order Paper

1) A Bill for an Act to Establish the Nigerian Youth Entrepreneurship Grant Program with an Agency for Oversight

2) One-Month Rent Limitation and Landlord Registry Act

3) Electoral Courts Establishment and Jurisdiction Act

4) Compulsory Professional Indemnity Act

5) Cashless Asset Acquisition Act

6) A bill for an Act to Establish laws governing the election of Nigerians into the ECOWAS Parliament

7) The Act Establishing the Parliamentary Governance System

8) A Bill for an Act to make provision for the registration and grant of licence for the use of private security companies in Nigeria, to complement the activities of the military in the defence of the nation’s territory, and for other related purposes.

9) A Bill for an Act to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, to provide for mandatory first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) training in homes, schools, institutions, and offices, and for the adoption of Good Samaritan laws and matters connected therewith, 2024.

10) A Bill for an Act to alter the Public Service Rules (2021), as altered, to provide for the extension of the retirement age of civil/public servants and for matters connected therewith.

11) A Bill for an Act to establish the National Centre for Substance Abuse Management (NCSAM) in Ndemili, Delta State, Nigeria; aimed at addressing the increasing challenges associated with substance abuse within Nigeria.

12) Mandatory Military Service for Youths (Establishment)

13) A Bill for an Act to Provide for the Establishment, Development, and Management of Ranches in the 774 Local Government Areas and the Federal Capital Territory, to Promote Modern Livestock Farming, Curb Open Grazing, Enhance Food Security, and for Related Matters

14) A Bill for an Act to amend the Immigration Act, 2015 (Act No. 8 of 2015), to allow visa-free entry for African Union passport holders into Nigeria, and for related matters.

15) A Bill for an Act to amend the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007, to prohibit foreign ownership of mining licences, promote indigenous participation, and provide for the regularisation of illegal mining sites, and for related matters.

MOTIONS

1) Need to Demand Reparations for Historical Injustices and Mitigation of Neocolonialism in Nigeria, African Nations

This motion calls for Nigeria and other African nations to pursue reparations for transatlantic slavery and address the lingering impacts of neocolonial structures.

In advancing this vision, Senator Nwoko called for a coordinated national response involving key institutions such as the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and the Ministry of Science and Technology, aimed at redirecting such talents into lawful and productive sectors. His position emphasises the importance of reducing reliance on imports, strengthening indigenous capacity, and fostering homegrown technological development.

As part of his legislative agenda, Senator Nwoko has proposed the conceptual framework for a “National Talent Rehabilitation and Integration Act,” a forward-thinking initiative designed to establish a structured system for identifying, supporting, and integrating skilled individuals from illicit backgrounds into the formal economy. The proposed policy seeks to transform potential security risks into national assets by providing legal pathways, training, and institutional support.

CONSTITUENCY PROJECTS

In his first two years as Senator representing Delta North, Prince Ned Nwoko has demonstrated a clear commitment to the development and wellbeing of his constituents through carefully targeted constituency projects. These initiatives reflect his focus on equitable infrastructure, access to essential services, youth empowerment, and sustainable development. From rural electrification to school renovations, healthcare upgrades to water supply schemes, each intervention is tailored to address specific needs across communities in Anioma, ensuring no local government is left behind.

CONSTITUENCY PROJECTS

1. Construction of blocks of classrooms at Ika Grammar School, Delta North Senatorial District (Ongoing)

2. Construction and renovation of classroom blocks in schools across selected communities in Delta North (Captured)

3. Construction of ICT centres in selected communities in Delta North (Captured)

4. Provision of computers and laptops for students in Delta North (Captured)

5. Renovation and equipping of Idumuje-Ugboko Medical Centre, Delta State (Captured)

6. Renovation and equipping of Ezi Primary Health Care Centre, Delta North (Captured)

7. Supply of drugs to selected primary health care centres in Delta North (Captured)

8. Medical outreach program across the 9 LGAs in Delta North – Phase 1 (Done)

9. Medical outreach program across the 9 LGAs in Delta North – Phase 2 (Completed)

10. Medical outreach program in selected communities in Delta North – Phase 3 (Captured)

11. Training and empowerment of market women in Delta North (Captured)

12. Training and empowerment of youths in Delta North – Phase 3 (Captured)

13. Capacity development training for women in Delta North (Captured)

14. Capacity development training and empowerment program for youths, women, and farmers in Delta North – Phase 3 (Captured)

15. Training and empowerment program for women, youths, and farmers in Delta North – Phase 1 (Done)

16. Training and empowerment program for women, youths, and farmers in Delta North – Phase 2 (Completed)

17. Training and empowerment program for youths and women on cassava farming across Delta North (Completed)

18. Livestock farming and training for youths in Delta North (Completed)

19. Training and empowerment of women on production of Akwa-Ocha inj Delta North (Captured)

20. Procurement of tractors and equipment for farmers across Delta North (Captured)

21. Establishment of fish farms and procurement of fertilizers across Delta North (Captured)

22. Provision of mechanization and extension service systems under the Renewed

23. Hope Agenda in Delta North (OngoingRESTORATION OF ANIOCHA NORTH II STATE CONSTITUENCY

In a significant legislative milestone, Senator Nwoko successfully championed the restoration of the Aniocha North II State Constituency, securing concurrence from both chambers of the National Assembly.

On March 11, 2025, Senator Nwoko sponsored and moved a motion on the floor of the Senate, calling for compliance with the Supreme Court judgment of November 29, 2019, which affirmed the restoration of the constituency and directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct elections accordingly. The motion was unanimously adopted by the Senate and subsequently transmitted to the House of Representatives for concurrence.

Following this, Hon. Ngozi Okolie, representing Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, presented the motion before the House of Representatives, which, on May 15, 2025, concurred with the Senate’s resolution—thereby aligning both chambers on the matter.

This development marks the culmination of a prolonged legal and legislative process that began in 2014, when nine communities in Aniocha North Local Government Area—Idumuje-Unor, Idumuje-Ugboko, Nkwu-Nzu, Ugboba, Idumuogo, Ugbodu, Ubulubu, Anioma, and Ogodo—sought judicial intervention for the restoration of their constituency. After an initial dismissal at the Federal High Court, the Court of Appeal, Benin Division, ruled in their favour in 2017. The Supreme Court, in 2019, upheld this decision, making it final and binding.

Despite earlier steps taken by INEC, including stakeholder consultations and submissions to the National Assembly, no legislative action had been concluded until Senator Nwoko’s intervention.

His motion further urged the National Assembly to approve INEC’s proposal, mandated relevant committees to engage with the Commission, and directed the Clerk of the National Assembly to transmit the resolution to INEC for the conduct of elections within 90 days.

With concurrence now secured from both the Senate and the House of Representatives, the pathway has been cleared for implementation.

INTERVENTION IN THE DETENTION AND RELEASE OF KING CLEMENT IKOLO

Senator Ned Munir Nwoko demonstrated decisive leadership and commitment to peacebuilding through his timely intervention in the detention of His Royal Majesty, King Clement Ikolo, the traditional ruler of Ewu Kingdom, following the tragic Okuama incident involving the loss of Nigerian soldiers.

In response to widespread concern among traditional rulers and stakeholders within Delta State, Senator Nwoko formally engaged the Chief of Defence Staff, appealing for a measured and humane approach to the matter.

In his communication, he acknowledged the gravity of the incident and extended condolences to the Armed Forces, while strongly advocating for the release of King Ikolo on the grounds of justice, health considerations, and the need to prevent further escalation of tensions within the region.

Senator Nwoko emphasized that the continued detention of the monarch, who had only recently ascended the throne under complex community circumstances, risked deepening unrest and undermining cooperation necessary for ongoing investigations.

He further demonstrated personal commitment by offering to stand as surety, underscoring his confidence in the monarch’s respect for due process and dedication to peace.

Following sustained engagement and advocacy, King Clement Ikolo was released, a development widely acknowledged as a critical step toward restoring calm and stability in the affected communities.

INTERVENTION IN ONICHA-OLONA ILLEGAL ARMS FACTORY AND ADVOCACY FOR TALENT REHABILITATION POLICY

Distinguished Senator Ned Munir Nwoko demonstrated proactive leadership in addressing the security and socio-economic implications of the illegal arms factory discovered in Onicha-Olona, Delta State.

Following his engagement with the Headquarters of the 63 Brigade, Asaba, and strategic discussions with the Brigade Commander, Senator Nwoko facilitated a balanced approach that upheld justice while recognising the need for rehabilitation.

Through his intervention, four individuals connected to the incident were successfully released, with continued advocacy for fair consideration and due process for others still under detention.

Beyond immediate intervention, Senator Nwoko reframed the incident as a broader policy opportunity—highlighting the need to identify, rehabilitate, and productively engage individuals with technical abilities who have operated outside the law. He specifically drew attention to the innovative capacity observed among those involved, including demonstrated skills in drone construction and mechanical modification.

2) Need for Redress, Healing and Reconciliation for the Grievous 1967 Asaba Massacre

It advocates for national acknowledgment and reconciliation over the Asaba massacre during the civil war, with emphasis on justice and memorialization.

3) Need to Investigate the Incessant and Nefarious Acts of Crude Oil Thefts in the Niger Delta and Its Actors

This motion seeks a deep probe into crude oil theft in the Niger Delta, identifying networks involved and proposing long-term countermeasures.

4) Urgent Need for African Nations to Attain Veto Power at the United Nations Security Council

It presses for reforms that grant African countries veto power at the UN Security Council to reflect global equity and inclusivity.

5) Need for the Establishment of Social Media Platform Offices in Nigeria for Economic Advancement and Efficient Dispute Resolution

The motion encourages global tech companies to set up offices in Nigeria to enhance job creation, tax revenue, and content governance.

6) Urgent Action Needed to Fortify Security, Tackle Surge of Kidnappings in FCT, Following the Tragic Abduction of 19 Individuals in Galadimawa

This addresses the rising insecurity in Abuja, calling for stronger protection strategies and community-based intelligence.

7) Urgent Need to Stop Gas Flaring and Enforce Anti-Gas Flaring Regulations in Ndokwa Land and the Niger Delta Region

It raises concern over environmental degradation and health risks from gas