How I Will Turn Diaspora Ideas into Development Projects – Natasha
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has pledged to convert ideas generated from engagements with Nigerians at home and abroad into practical development projects.
Akpoti-Uduaghan made the commitment after meeting members of the Ebira community in Maryland, United States, at a gathering organised by the Ebira First Forum and coordinated by Bashir Enesi Abubakar.
In a statement issued by her Media Office in Abuja on Thursday, the senator described the meeting as an opportunity for members of the Ebira community and Nigerians from other parts of the country to discuss the development of Ebiraland, Kogi State and Nigeria.
She said the engagement allowed participants to exchange ideas on leadership, development and the needs of their communities.
“While in America, I spent a wonderful evening with members of our Ebira community in Maryland at a gathering of the Ebira First Forum, coordinated by my dear big brother, Mr Bashir Enesi Abubakar,” she said.
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According to the senator, Engineer Charles Jagun of Akoko Edo also attended the gathering and presented a letter of appreciation for streetlight projects facilitated through her office.
“Nigerians from other communities joined us, including Engr. Charles Jagun of Akoko Edo, who presented a letter of appreciation for the streetlight projects we facilitated,” she said.
Akpoti-Uduaghan said participants shared their aspirations for Ebiraland, Kogi State and the country, adding that the discussions reinforced the importance of engaging citizens in the development process.
“We shared ideas and hopes for Ebiraland, Kogi State and Nigeria, united by our desire for good leadership and a better country,” she said.
The lawmaker said effective representation should extend beyond legislative duties to include regular engagement with constituents and practical interventions targeted at addressing community needs.
“It was indeed an enriching evening and I look forward to more conversations as I set forth to using my office in the Senate to help turn the ideas we shared into action,” she said.
Akpoti-Uduaghan expressed appreciation to members of the Ebira community and other Nigerians who participated in the gathering.
She also thanked her husband, High Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan, for his support.
