Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the National Assembly, has marked her third year in the Senate by distributing smart devices, including laptop computers, to selected secondary schools across her constituency. The initiative is designed to strengthen digital learning and widen students’ access to educational resources.
According to a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by her media aide, Mike Idoko, the senator presented the devices during visits to three schools on Monday, November 2, 2026. The beneficiary institutions were OCSS Oboroke, Adavi Model Secondary School in Adavi Eba, and Community Secondary School in Obangede, all in Kogi State.
Representation That Touches Lives
Speaking at the presentation, Akpoti-Uduaghan said the gesture formed part of her commitment to quality representation, educational development and the empowerment of young people. She explained that the true purpose of holding public office goes beyond occupying a seat or delivering speeches in the chambers of the National Assembly.
“For me, the essence of representation is not simply to occupy an office or make speeches in the chambers of the National Assembly. It is about making a difference in the lives of the people who entrusted us with their mandate,” she said.
The lawmaker described education as one of the most important investments any society can make in its future, noting that the devices are more than mere computers. In her view, they represent instruments of opportunity, learning, innovation and empowerment. She stressed that a child’s geographical location should never determine their access to knowledge or limit their ambitions.
Reflecting on her three years in office, Akpoti-Uduaghan said she remains conscious of the responsibility attached to the mandate given to her by the people of Kogi Central. She pledged to continue doing everything within her capacity to ensure that the district enjoys quality representation and benefits from meaningful developmental interventions.
Charge to Students and School Authorities
The senator urged the students to put the devices to effective use, embrace digital literacy and remain dedicated to their studies. She also called on teachers and school administrators to ensure that the equipment is properly maintained and deployed strictly for educational purposes.
Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was elected to represent Kogi Central in the 10th National Assembly, noted that her constituency development efforts span education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, youth empowerment and economic development.
In the health sector, she has championed the establishment of the Federal Medical Centre, Ihima, through Senate Bill 521, an initiative aimed at improving access to specialist medical services for residents of Kogi Central and neighbouring communities. Her other interventions include advocacy for improved roads, potable water, school facilities and solar-powered infrastructure, as well as skills acquisition programmes and support for women and young people. She has also lent her voice to issues of public accountability, social justice, equitable resource allocation and responsive governance.
School Commends Senator’s Contribution
At Community Secondary School, Obangede, the Chairman of the Governing Council, Dr Shehu Sule, commended the senator for extending the intervention to the school. In an address presented during the visit, Sule praised her representation and her contributions to education and human capital development.
He described the occasion as a rare privilege, welcoming what he called the most popular, most outstanding and most celebrated female office holder in contemporary Nigerian politics. He said the school was deeply blessed to host the senator and to be part of the history she has created through what he described as uncommon quality representation, people-oriented projects and great strides in education.
Sule also lauded the senator for inspiring young people, particularly girls, noting that her leadership offers encouragement to the younger generation. He appealed for continued collaboration between the lawmaker and the school, adding that the devices would support learning and expose students to broader educational opportunities.
He used the occasion to present an award to the senator in recognition of her leadership, her commitment to education and her inspiration to the girl-child and youth in Nigeria. The school official added that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s reputation extends beyond Kogi Central and expressed optimism about her political future.
The distribution comes at a time when access to digital tools and technology-based learning is increasingly central to education. Akpoti-Uduaghan said she will continue to pursue people-oriented initiatives aimed at improving the social and economic well-being of her constituents.
