Edo South Senator, Neda Imasuen of the Labour Party, has reaffirmed that his legislative agenda at the National Assembly is firmly rooted in the popular interest of his constituents.
Representing Edo South Senatorial District, Senator Imasuen emphasized that his efforts in sponsoring motions and bills are targeted at tackling insecurity, education gaps, and poor healthcare access—both in Edo State and across Nigeria.
Speaking in response to recent violent attacks in Edo South, the senator condemned the renewed assaults on Columbo Camp and Maridoti Gbelamoten in Ovia Southwest, as well as Siluko Ward in Ovia Northeast. He lamented that these incidents have led to loss of lives, displacement of residents, and severe disruption of farming activities in Edo South.
Senator Imasuen urged the Federal Government to step in immediately by reinforcing security in the affected communities, investigating the root causes of the unrest, and implementing long-term peace and safety strategies to restore confidence among the local populace.
On the education front, the Labour Party senator announced his sponsorship of the Federal College of Education, Abudu (Establishment) Bill, 2024. He said the bill, when passed, would establish a new tertiary institution in Edo State dedicated to training qualified teachers, boosting education standards, generating employment, and bridging the chronic shortage of professional teaching staff in the region.
In healthcare, Senator Imasuen highlighted the importance of strengthening public health institutions. He is sponsoring the Federal Medical Centres Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which aims to enhance the operational efficiency of federal medical centres. The amendment is expected to improve healthcare delivery and make quality medical services more accessible to underserved and rural communities in Nigeria.
As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, Senator Imasuen said his committee has successfully resolved nine major petitions. These petitions, he noted, involved allegations of misconduct and injustice by both public and private institutions. “Resolving them is part of our duty to maintain public trust in the legislative process,” he said.
“My core legislative agenda is driven by the genuine needs of the people of Edo South. Whether it is rain or sunshine, I remain committed to ensuring that the Nigerian Senate focuses on people-oriented policies and reforms,” he concluded.
