Senator Natasha appoints 100 constituency aides

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central/PDP) has appointed 100 constituency aides to support her legislative responsibilities.

This decision aims to reduce poverty and encourage self-reliance among her constituents.

According to her Chief Press Secretary, Arogbonlo Israel, which was made available to newsmen in Lokoja, the Senator made this announcement via her Facebook page.

She stated that the aides have been selected from 57 wards in Kogi Central to enhance the quality of representation.

The appointments have been made without bias towards political affiliations and have been allocated to individuals from diverse professional and artisan backgrounds, comprising young and old, men and women, amongst others.

The senator emphasised that the selection process was transparent, and she intends to ensure fair representation for all constituents.

In her words, “As the Senator for Kogi Central District, I felt it was important to enlist the support of 100 energetic individuals from all 57 wards of Kogi Central to bolster our representation.

“These individuals, comprising people of all ages and from various professional and artisan backgrounds, not only cover the geographical expanse of our communities but also bring diverse skill sets.

“They will receive a monthly salary for the duration of my tenure as their senator in the National Assembly, with the first salary to be disbursed on June 30, 2024.”

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