It is precisely two years today, June 13, 2025, when Hon. Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko was sworn-in as the Member Representing Isoko North and Isoko South Federal Constituency in the Nigerian House of Representatives, Abuja.
His representation of the Isoko Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives in Abuja has not only showcased a strong resolve to fulfill electioneering campaign promises to the people, but has brought remarkable strides in the socioeconomic, political and infrastructural development of Isoko Nation, just as it has continued to impact positively at the national level of governance in the country.
Recall that during his electioneering campaigns, Hon. Ukodhiko had said that “My mission in politics is to serve my people and help them to realise their manifold aspirations,” assuring them that he had the needed national network among the political who-is-who in Nigeria that would help facilitate a quick realisation of their aspirations.
Yes, in the past two years, Hon. Ukodhiko has no doubt proven to be a representative with well articulated vision, mission, policies and programme of actions. With two years on the saddle as the Member Representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon. Ukodhiko can look back and count his achievements so far.
Yes, the past two years have seen Hon. Ukodhiko regularly giving accounts of his stewardship which enables him to enjoy feedbacks from his dearly beloved constituents who graciously voted him to represent them at the Green Chambers of the National Assembly.
To mark Hon. Ukodhiko’s 2nd year anniversary in office, we are bringing to the fore his account on the continuation of his yearly report of public service, focusing on his core legislative duties, constituency projects and programmes, and other matters.
Upon assumption of office, Hon. Ukodhiko was appointed as the Deputy Chairman of House of Representatives’ Committee on Science and Technology. He was appointed into the House standing committees’ on Local Content, Host Communities, Water Resources.
He is also a member of the Committee on Financial Crimes, Nutrition and Food Security, Interior, Small and Medium Enterprises, Power, Ethics and Privileges, FCT, Port and Harbour, TETFUND, North-East Development Commission and Urban Development and Regional Planning.
We are proud to report that Hon. Ukodhiko as an active member of the House of Representatives and the people’s legislator has sponsored two motions and ten bills which have contributed significantly in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu and the MORE Agenda of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State .
MOTIONS:
1. A Motion on the Urgent Need to Compel Oil and Gas Companies to Stop Gas Flaring and Convert Same to Provide 24-Hours Electricity to Isoko Communities and Environs. The motion has since been referred to the compliance committee for review to ensure that the relevant Federal Government agencies comply with the directive of the House of Representatives.
2. Motion on the Urgent Need to Rehabilitate Failed Sections of the East-West Road, beginning from Delta State through Bayelsa to Rivers State, to make it motorable. The Federal Government is currently working on the road.
BILLS:
1. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Medical Centres Act and Establish the Federal Medical Centre at Oleh, Delta State, and for Related Matters. This bill is slated for second reading on the floor of the House.
2. A Bill for an Act to Establish the Federal University of Agriculture at Erawha-Owhe, Delta State, and for Related Matters. This bill is slated for second reading on the floor of the House.
3. A Bill for an Act to Establish College of Entrepreneurship and Skill Acquisition at Olomoro, Delta State, to Provide Full-Time Courses, Teaching Instruction and Training in Technology, Applied Science, Arts, Social Sciences, Humanities and Management, and for Related Matters. This bill is slated for second reading on the floor of the House.
4. A Bill for an Act to Provide for the Establishment of the Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery at Owhelogbo, Delta State, and for Related Matters. This bill is slated for second reading on the floor of the House.
5. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Colleges of Education Act, Cap.F8, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, to Provide for the Establishment of Federal College of Education (Technical) at Oleh, Isoko South, Delta State. This bill is slated for second reading on the floor of the House.
6. A Bill for an Act to Amend the University Teaching Hospital (Reconstitution of Board e.tc.) Act No10 1985 and for Related Matters, 2023. This bill has gone through public hearing, and the report presented, adopted by the House, and passed third Reading, waiting for concurrent from the Senate.
7. A Bill for an Act to Establish the National Research Institute for Chemical Technology, to Provide for Globally Competitive and Environmentally Friendly Innovative Research and Development in the Processing and Conversion of Indigenous Raw Materials into Valuable Chemicals and Petrochemical Products for the Development of Chemical, Biological and Man-Made Fibre Technologies for Industrial Application in Nigeria; and for Related Matters. This bill is slated for second reading on the floor of the House.
8. A Bill for an Act to Repeal Technology Business Incubation Foundation (Takeover) Act, to Provide for the Establishment of the National Agency for Technology Incubation and other Related Matters. This bill is slated for second reading on the floor of the House.
9. A Bill for an Act to Repeal and Enact the Energy Commission of Nigeria and to Charge it with Responsibility for Coordinating and General Surveillance Over the Systematic Development of the Various Energy Resources of Nigeria, to Make the Commission the National Focal Point for New and Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Conservation, and to Establish the Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Conservation Fund (REEECF), and Other Related Matters 2023. This Bill has passed through second reading on the floor of the House and has been referred to the relevant House committees for further action before third reading.
10. A bill for an act to Alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to provide that elections to the office of President, State Governors, National Assembly, State Houses of Assembly and Local Government Councils shall be conducted simultaneously on the same date to be determined by the Independent National Electoral Commission in consultation with the National Assembly and for related matters. This is co-sponsored with 34 others members of the House.
So far, Hon. Ukodhiko has been working diligently and delivering on his core legislative responsibilities of law making by contributing to debates on the floor of the House, sponsoring Motions and initiating Bills as earlier stated to positively consolidate Nigerian democracy and also to deliver abundant dividends of democracy to his dear constituents, the Isoko people of Isoko North and Isoko South Federal Constituency of Delta State.
Hon. Ukodhiko’s vision in the House of Representatives to give quality representation and reposition Isoko in the mainstream/national politics and ensure that his people enjoy a fair deal in the Nigerian project is on course. (To be continued).
