Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest news as they happen

    What's Hot

    STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT; SEN NED NWOKO SHARES BENEFITS OF DIASPORA VOTING BILL TO YOUNG NIGERIANS IN CANADA

    October 2, 2023

    STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT; SEN NED NWOKO SHARES BENEFITS OF DIASPORA VOTING BILL TO YOUNG NIGERIANS IN CANADA

    October 2, 2023

    STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT; SEN NED NWOKO SHARES BENEFITS OF DIASPORA VOTING BILL TO YOUNG NIGERIANS IN CANADA

    October 2, 2023
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Megastar Magazine
    • Politics

      BBNaija All Stars: Yahaya Bello congratulates Ilebaye

      October 2, 2023

      Independence Day: Adeleke preaches unity, peace

      October 2, 2023

      Oyo: Govt, NGO set to showcase 3,000 entrepreneurs

      September 27, 2023

      What I’ll do if I were President – Pastor Adeyemi

      September 27, 2023

      Kano to uplift human rights activities

      September 27, 2023
    • Entertainment
      1. People
      2. Events
      3. Fashion
      Featured
      Entertainment October 2, 2023

      I’m Deeply Sorry – Basketmouth Finally Apologises To AY, Others

      Recent

      I’m Deeply Sorry – Basketmouth Finally Apologises To AY, Others

      October 2, 2023

      10 reasons Ilebaye emerged as BBNaija All stars winner

      October 2, 2023

      BBNaija All Stars: Yahaya Bello congratulates Ilebaye

      October 2, 2023
    • Business

      Lawmakers working on Bills to promote SMEs – Benjamin Kalu

      October 2, 2023

      Mike Adenuga-led Conoil rewards shareholders with N1.73 billion dividend

      September 28, 2023

      Nympha Nzeribe: How to Thrive as an Emerging Fashion Designer

      September 28, 2023

      Nympha Nzeribe: How to Thrive as an Emerging Fashion Designer

      September 28, 2023

      Nympha Nzeribe: How to Thrive as an Emerging Fashion Designer

      September 28, 2023
    • Health

      Independence Day: Let’s focus on cleaner Osun – Osun Environment Commissioner urges residents

      October 2, 2023

      I’ll bring knowledge acquired over the years in Lagos to FCT – Fasawe

      September 25, 2023

      I’ll bring knowledge acquired over the years in Lagos to FCT – Fasawe

      September 25, 2023

      Sanwo-Olu Inspects Ongoing Lagos-Badagry Corridor Cleanup …Says We May Return Environmental Sanitation

      September 23, 2023

      Make your children available for immunisation, Edo LG boss urges residents

      September 19, 2023
    • Culture

      From pulpit to throne: What Pastor Adeboye told me, Soun of Ogbomoso opens up

      September 23, 2023

      Esama @89: WMA President, Enabulele Receives Historic 100 Years-Old Bronze Artefact

      September 21, 2023

      Olu of Warri Takes Fight Against Poverty To Global Stage 

      September 19, 2023

      Obasanjo: Why I ordered monarchs to stand and sit

      September 19, 2023

      Oyo Monarchs: I stand by my action; ‘Mrs Obasanjo’ an impostor — Obasanjo

      September 19, 2023
    • Lifestyle

      How Nigerians dressed during the 1960 independence, according to Chat GPT

      October 2, 2023

      Dr. Sijibomi Relishes Humble Beginning Of Sujimoto Nine Years Ago

      September 29, 2023

      Tidi commends Frank Omare for his various investments in Warri

      September 27, 2023

      What I’ll do if I were President – Pastor Adeyemi

      September 27, 2023

      If I Were A Man, I Would Have Preferred Foreign Service – Hajiya Indo Muhammed (Bakori)

      September 25, 2023
    • Sports

      EPL: Man City Shocked By Wolves, Man Utd Beaten By Crystal Palace

      October 1, 2023

      SPORTS Osimhen Scores, Leaves Penalty As Napoli Down Lecce 4-0

      October 1, 2023

      SPORTSOsimhen Scores, Leaves Penalty As Napoli Down Lecce 4-0

      October 1, 2023

      Colombia 2024 WWC: Falconets advance to third round as Mauritius withdraw

      September 28, 2023

      Osimhen: Ungrateful people behave like Napoli – Comedian Ushbebe

      September 28, 2023
    • Contact
    YouTube Facebook Instagram WhatsApp
    Megastar Magazine
    Home»News»SENATOR NED NWOKO: LONG WALK TO POWER.
    News

    SENATOR NED NWOKO: LONG WALK TO POWER.

    Ifetayo AdeniyiBy Ifetayo AdeniyiMarch 7, 20235 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Tumblr Email Telegram
    Share
    Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Telegram Email

    SENATOR NED NWOKO: LONG WALK TO POWER.

    By NORBERT CHIAZOR

    Like Nelson Mandela,like Ned Nwoko. Fortune indeed favours the brave.Madiba rose from struggle to kill apartheid. Ned came through tussle to surmount his inhibition.Both men, different circumstance,same universal story of glory.Won with guts not guile.

    In 1994,Mandela walked Pretoria Freedom square,with destiny smiling at him as first black President of the rainbow nation of South Africa. 2023, Ned Nwoko braced forward holding honour as Senator. It is a long and laborious walk.

    Memory is like a fading flower,fickle to the finish. Only the time-conscious can accurately follow the anecdote of Ned. His political allegory. For a man who reached his apogee in British clime as best black lawyer of African descent,by international rating, Ned Nwoko returned home to shape Nigeria’s future,when Africa’s most populous nation needed the eyes and ayes of its finest patriots to have a clear vision.

    In 1999, a troubled nation was emerging from the throes of military turbulence, compelling Prince Nwoko, London returnee,then in the bloom of 30s to roll up his sleeves and help midwife democratic government.He took stead with one of the political parties, People’s Democratic Party,PDP, formed in 1998 by a broad -based coalition of eminent Nigerians known as G-18 and G-34.

    When PDP was forming national government for the Fourth republic, with Olusegun Obasanjo as President,in 1999, Hon. Ned Nwoko ,a partaker- stakeholder arrived the new parliament as Member,House of Representatives,Aniocha/Oshimili Federal constituency.

    By the time he was exiting the red chambers of the National Assembly in 2003, after serving only one term to relinquish office voluntarily like Mandela, Nwoko had in his kitty, a record -breaking 22 bills,setting a precedent in the annals of legislative adventure.

    Beyond leading in making laws for the good governance of Nigeria, he left indelible footprints elsewhere.The now famous Asaba -Benin expressway, Asaba international Airport, preliminary works on the proposed Ogwashi -Uku Dam, NTA Asaba to mention a few, are all part of his flagship legacies as Federal lawmaker.

    He made a giant leap for Delta North senatorial seat in 2011 but victory was deferred. In 2019, he launched a comeback ,his efforts foreshadowed by political subterfuge.

    Then came 2023,the year of divine timing….

    That Ned Nwoko was rewarded about 23 years after his sojourn at House of Representatives ,with his election by Anioma people as Senator representing Delta North senatorial district is just a curtain raiser to his thrill – a page story, never truly or excellently told.

    Not many people are aware that Anioma agenda- a well known euphemism for political advancement of Delta North towards governorship of multi -ethnic Delta was championed by Prince Ned Nwoko. After Professor Eric Opia from Ndokwa axis of Delta North first took a shot as gubernatorial candidate under the defunct National Republican Convention, NRC,in 1993, and lost to Chief Felix Ibru of the Social Democratic Party,SDP, It was a bold Ned that stood for Anioma in fierce governorship contest in 2003, through the platform of All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA.What set Ned apart on higher ground,miles ahead of his fellow Anioma compatriots was courage under fire.

    A lion by heart, he exhibited rare bravery contesting against then incumbent governor, Chief James Ibori of Urhobo stock ,at a time it was almost an anathema to challenge the status quo. Nwoko did not win the election. But he won the battle. He gave Anioma pride, as a people worthy of voice and verve ,in a state where ethnicity is so pronounced. He would earn the respect of the sitting governor, who saw in him an audacious fighter ,after an enervating no holds barred combat. The details of that awesome governorship encounter, uncompromising in execution and gripping in pursuit,are best left for an epic movie.

    So telling that another Anioma good son, intrepid Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa would finally consummate the protracted search for Anioma – born governor of Delta state, on history day, May 29, 2015.

    When Prince Nwoko looks back as he receives Certificate of Return ,Delta North Senator-elect, the euphoria could be both eerie and eclectic. It bears superhuman spiritual recompense and salutary self -fulfilment for a man tirelessly and restlessly on the trenches to empower and please Anioma and the larger family of humanity.

    Guess who is coming to be a Senator ?

    The epiphany of Ned Nwoko is a lengthy reel of reaches and riches.Founder of the first Sports university in Saharan Africa, established in his Idumuje -Ugboko country home, first black African to tour the icy land of Antarctica, in symbolic global campaign for Malaria eradication, doyen of the biggest black law firm in England in the I990s, initiator of London-Paris Club Loans refunds which ended Nigeria’s recession,cultural connoisseur of Mount Ned, a wonderland of palatial architecture and rarest wildlife, benefactor of a thousand students, the needy ,widows and more. A weighty man,wealthy in possessions and personality, intellect and integrity.

    Not many people know this: The in-coming Senator,Prince Ned Nwoko’s grand father the late HRH Obi Nkeze Nwoko was a very prominent member of the Western House of Chiefs, Ibadan in the 1950s. The revered king actively participated in the historic London constitutional conferences that eventually led to Nigeria’s independence on October 1, 1960. He was reputed to have married 33 wives and had 167 children and numerous grand children. Amongst the grandchildren are Senator -elect ,Prince Ned Nwoko,Dr Michael Nwoko and Major General kingsley Nwoko amongst others. Hon. Ned Nwoko an accomplished father is happily married with wives and children. Dotting husband of beautiful Regina Daniels Nwoko, talented darling of Nollywood.

    Basking in the honour of senate 2023, an elated Ned Nwoko, a prodigious Prince has earnestly pledged “excellent representation”

    For Anioma people, a blessed generation with pride and purpose, a new dawn beckons at the senate- the distinction of Prince Ned Nwoko.

    We move!

    CHIAZOR is a veteran journalist/ media scholar.

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Tumblr Email
    Previous ArticleWhy I didn’t oppose Obi Tinubu-Wike
    Next Article Nowa President Aisha Gambo bags honorary doctorate degree in US
    Ifetayo Adeniyi
    • Website

    Adeniyi Ifetayo Moses is an Entrepreneur, Award winning Celebrity journalist, Luxury and Lifestyle Reporter with Ben tv London and Publisher, Megastar Magazine. He has carved a niche for himself with over 15 years of experience in celebrity Journalism and Media PR.

    Related Posts

    News October 2, 2023

    STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT; SEN NED NWOKO SHARES BENEFITS OF DIASPORA VOTING BILL TO YOUNG NIGERIANS IN CANADA

    News October 2, 2023

    STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT; SEN NED NWOKO SHARES BENEFITS OF DIASPORA VOTING BILL TO YOUNG NIGERIANS IN CANADA

    News October 2, 2023

    STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT; SEN NED NWOKO SHARES BENEFITS OF DIASPORA VOTING BILL TO YOUNG NIGERIANS IN CANADA

    News October 2, 2023

    STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT; SEN NED NWOKO SHARES BENEFITS OF DIASPORA VOTING BILL TO YOUNG NIGERIANS IN CANADA

    News October 2, 2023

    World Tourism Day: La Campagne Tropicana Forest, Hills And Caves Resort, Opens For Business In Ondo

    News October 2, 2023

    Nigeria Will Be Great Again, Says First Lady Remi Tinubu 

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

    Don't Miss
    News October 2, 2023

    STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT; SEN NED NWOKO SHARES BENEFITS OF DIASPORA VOTING BILL TO YOUNG NIGERIANS IN CANADA

    STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT; SEN NED NWOKO SHARES BENEFITS OF DIASPORA VOTING BILL TO YOUNG NIGERIANS IN…

    STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT; SEN NED NWOKO SHARES BENEFITS OF DIASPORA VOTING BILL TO YOUNG NIGERIANS IN CANADA

    October 2, 2023

    STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT; SEN NED NWOKO SHARES BENEFITS OF DIASPORA VOTING BILL TO YOUNG NIGERIANS IN CANADA

    October 2, 2023

    STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT; SEN NED NWOKO SHARES BENEFITS OF DIASPORA VOTING BILL TO YOUNG NIGERIANS IN CANADA

    October 2, 2023

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest news as they happen

    Stay In Touch
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Pinterest
    • Instagram
    About Us
    About Us

    We are Multimedia company that specializes in Events Coverage and Planning, Media Publicity, Publishing, Awards and Outsourcing in giving styles to your event and creating brand visibility for your products and services.

    Email Us: info@megastarmagazine.com
    Contact: +234 705 311 1111

    Our Picks

    STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT; SEN NED NWOKO SHARES BENEFITS OF DIASPORA VOTING BILL TO YOUNG NIGERIANS IN CANADA

    October 2, 2023

    STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT; SEN NED NWOKO SHARES BENEFITS OF DIASPORA VOTING BILL TO YOUNG NIGERIANS IN CANADA

    October 2, 2023

    STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT; SEN NED NWOKO SHARES BENEFITS OF DIASPORA VOTING BILL TO YOUNG NIGERIANS IN CANADA

    October 2, 2023
    New Comments
    • Nene on Ohanaeze Ndigbo Women Solicits for a Panacea Peace,Unity Progress and promotes culture
    • Favour Egbune on EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: LOVE TO WORK WITH BURNABOY SOON, SAYS KENDRICK AWE.
    • Akpobo on Olu of Warri: Ex-President Jonathan Congratulates Tsola Says His Emergence Divinely Ordained
    • Austine on God is my role model,every other person copied from other people in a way or two – Hopey J
    Megastar Magazine
    YouTube Facebook WhatsApp Instagram
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use
    • Contact Us
    © 2023 Megastar Magazine. Designed by MANNDI

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.