Natasha Jets Out to United States, Makes Pledge Ahead of 2027 Election
- Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan met members of the Ebira community in Maryland, United States, on September 6, 2026
- The gathering was organised by the Ebira First Forum and brought together Nigerians from different communities across the country
- An engineer from Akoko Edo presented a letter of appreciation for streetlight projects facilitated through the senator's office
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Maryland, USA - Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the National Assembly, has committed to using her position in the Senate to convert ideas gathered from Nigerians at home and abroad into concrete development projects.
According to a statement by the federal legislator's media team made available to Legit.ng on Wednesday, September 23, the pledge followed the senator's participation in a community engagement with members of the Ebira diaspora in Maryland, United States, on September 6, 2026. The event was organised under the Ebira First Forum and coordinated by Bashir Enesi Abubakar.
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Natasha's commitment after United States' gathering
Beyond members of the Ebira community, Nigerians from other backgrounds also took part in the discussions. Engineer Charles Jagun of Akoko Edo attended and presented a letter of appreciation for streetlight projects that Akpoti-Uduaghan's office helped facilitate.
"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.
The prominent National Assembly member described the evening as both productive and meaningful, adding that conversations ranged from community development to broader questions of leadership and national progress.
"We shared ideas and hopes for Ebiraland, Kogi State and Nigeria, united by our desire for good leadership and a better country," Akpoti-Uduaghan said.
The senator said the Maryland discussions would feed into ongoing conversations she plans to sustain with Nigerians both inside and outside the country.
"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 added.
Natasha speaks on husband's support
Akpoti-Uduaghan also expressed gratitude to everyone who attended, commending their dedication to the growth of their communities. She singled out her husband, High Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan, for his backing throughout her public service career.
"I earnestly thank everyone who came, and my beloved husband, High Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan, for his constant, tireless support and love for my people and I," she said.
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The senator closed her message with the phrase "Worldly Kogi Central for Nigeria," reflecting her aim to tie the interests of Kogi Central to broader national development goals.
The Maryland visit forms part of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain's wider effort to build dialogue with Nigerians in the diaspora and translate those conversations into practical representation back home.
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