Senator Abba Moro: Six years of  impactful representation

Senator Abba Moro: Six years of  impactful representation

By Emmanuel Eche’Ofun  John

This month (June 13, 2025)  made   it six years that the Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District and Senate Minority Leader, Comrade Abba Moro PhD took the stage to represent the good people of Benue Zone C in the Senate.

Before becoming a senator, Abba Moro, known for his capacity, competence, capability, intelligence and love for the masses, had held several positions where he left indelible marks in the anal of history.

Since assuming office, Senator Moro has been consistent, focused and deliberate in making robust laws for the country and delivering on his campaign promises to his people. His achievements, which are visible everywhere gave him a second term with ease in 2023.

In the 10th Senate, Senator Moro has been shinning like a star and making histories everywhere. In the senate, his voice is loud and clear with his quality bills and motions, and sound contributions to topical issues. He’s not an absentee senator or one who looks on but an active, vocal and eloquent legislator whose opinions are always sought.

Senator Moro’s emergence as Senate Minority Leader on the 21st November, 2023, was an icing on the cake. The appointment, which, received applauses from across the country, strategically positions Senator Moro to be amongst the decision-makers and opinion moulders not just in the senate but the entire country.

Senator Moro is effectively utilizing the senate minority office as can be seen in his achievements so far in the 10th senate. As minority leader, the senator is providing quality leadership for the minority caucus of the senate that continues to see him as a dependable, reliable and trustworthy leader.

In the last two years of the 10th Senate, Senator Moro has achieved so much. Within the period in view, the senator sponsored and secured presidential assent for two notable establishment bills, namely; The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) Establishment Bill, and the College of Agricultural Technology, Opialu-Ojapo Establishment Bill. This appears unprecedented in the history of this country.

The senator’s other bills and motions sponsored in the last two years, that are at various legislative stages are;
1. Bill seeking the Establishment of Federal Institute of Science, Technology and Innovation, Obusa-Oju, which has passed First Reading.
2. Power Rotation Bill, to ensure equity, fairness and justice.
3. The Independent Candidacy Bill.
4. The Bill seeking the conversion of Benue State Polytechnic to a Federal Polytechnic, which has passed First Reading.
5. Proposal for the creation of Apa State.
6. Etc.

He has moved several motions, notably;
1. Motion against age barrier for job seekers.
2. Motion against tariff hikes by service providers.
3. Motion against unconstitutional removal of elected councils in Benue State.
4. Motion against attacks on Benue South communities by armed men.
5. Motion against the unconstitutional removal of Benue State Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese.
6. Etc.

Senator Moro’s constituency projects in the last six years are visible in various communities across Benue South.

Some of the projects already executed or at various stages of completion include;

ROADS/BRIDGES
1. Construction of Igaluwa road, in Otukpo LGA.
2. Rehabilitation of Alheri street in Otukpo.
3. Rehabilitation of Ochoga avenue in Otukpo.
4. Construction of Ojira road, in Otukpo.
5. Rehabilitation of Jamaica street in Otukpo.
6. Rehabilitation of Hospital/Odiapa road, in Obi LGA.
7. Ongoing rehabilitation of Ojapo-Ogege road, in Okpokwu LGA.
8. Grading and lateriting of several rural roads such as Otakin/Ekpon/Ogore/Ito rural road in Obi/Oju LGAs; Uchuo-Okpoma-Oganari road in Ainu, Oju LGA; Ihilikpa-Onyangede road in Ohimini LGA; Obagaji-Okokolo road in Agatu LGA; Obusa-Ojuma-Ogiri road in Oju LGA. Etc.
9. Construction of Odaburu bridge, in Owukpa district of Ogbadibo.
10. Construction of River Ogbadibo bridge, in Otukpa district of Ogbadibo.
11. Construction of Ikpochi-Okpudu bridge, in Itabono, Owukpa district of Ogbadibo LGA.
12. Construction of Oru bridge, in Oju LGA (to be fully completed in the next budget year).
13. Construction of erosion control/drainage system at Obu-Branch Otukpa, in Ogbadibo LGA.
14. Construction of erosion control/drainage system in Ugbokolo, in Okpokwu LGA.
15. Construction of internal roads in Ugbokolo.
16. The ongoing reconstruction of Otukpo-Obi-Oju federal road.
17. Construction of Umabe-Akpali, Ohimini and Ottaklaja rivers bridges on the Aikpla-Ihilikpa road
18. Etc.

WATER PROVISION
1. Provision of boreholes in Agatu communities.
2. Provision of borehole at Ad’Oju palace, in Oju LGA.
3. Provision of borehole at Ad’Obi palace, in Obi LGA.
4. Rehabilitation of PCI water works at Okpoga, in Okpokwu LGA.
5. Provision of two solar-powered boreholes in Allan Ward of Otukpo LGA.
6. Construction of water treatment plant at Upu, in Otukpo LGA.

HEALTHCARE SERVICES
1. Distribution of medical equipment to Agatu communities.
2. Construction of healthcare Centers in Okpokwu, Ohimini, Ado and Oju, Obi, Otukpo, Agatu and Apa LGAs.
3. Distribution of drugs to healthcare centers in Benue South.
4. Construction of community clinic at Agadagba, in Ohimini LGA.
5. Distribution of mini ambulance and Tele-health primary healthcare system/machine kiosk to selected primary health care centres in Benue South.
6. Medical outreach for Benue South people.

WOMEN AND YOUTHS EMPOWERMENT
1. Distribution of mini buses, cars, motorcycles, refrigerators and generating sets to 1000s of constituents.
2. Distribution of sewing and grinding machines to 1000s of Benue South women.
3. Training of youths in ICT and distribution of branded laptops to them.
4. Training of youths in agricultural value chain and empowerment with start-up grants, etc.

EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION
1. Construction of a block of classrooms at Ojantelle, in Apa LGA.
2. Construction of a block of classrooms at Oba, in Apa LGA.
3. Construction of a block of classrooms at Ogi, in Ado LGA.
4. Construction of a block of classrooms at Otukpa, in Ogbadibo LGA.
5. Construction of a block of classrooms at Ogbulo-Eke, in Okpokwu.
6. Construction of a block of classrooms at Ogblega-Eke, in Okpokwu.
7. Construction of a block of classrooms at Odessasa, in Okpokwu LGA.
8. Construction of a lecture hall at the Ugbokolo study centre of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).
9. Completion and furnishing of a mini library at Okete Community Secondary School, Otukpo-Icho in Otukpo LGA.
10. Construction of a block of classrooms at Okoyongo, in Ainu Council Ward of Oju.
11. Construction of a block of classrooms at Akpali, in Okpokwu LGA.
12. Offer of foreign scholarship to 50 indigent youths.
13. Etc

RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
1. Extension of 33kv dual carriage line along Otukpo-Enugu road.
2. Electrification of Auke community in Apa LGA.
3. Electrification of Ofoke-Ojope communities in Apa LGA.
4. Electrification of Olaidu/Ojigo communities, in Okpokwu LGA.
5. Electrification of Ago community in Ogbadibo LGA.
6. Electrification of Idikwu-Ankpali in Apa LGA.
7. Electrification of Ipolo-Icho community, in Otukpo LGA.
8. Electrification of Ublegi-Odebe-Otto communities in Ogbadibo LGA.
9. Ongoing electrification of Adupi-Orokam community, in Ogbadibo LGA.
10. Electrification of Ikpemgbe community, in Ado LGA.
11. Electrification of Obene-Igwoke-Uwokwu communities, in Oju LGA.
12. Electrification of Dankali-Onyagede communities, in Ohimini LGA.
13. Electrification of Elulu-Oglewu communities, in Ohimini LGA.
14. Electrification of Effiom community, in Okpokwu LGA.
15. Electrification of Igore community in Apa LGA.
15. Purchase and distribution of transformers to various communities such as Obu-Branch in Ogbadibo; Ukwo-Owukpa in Ogbadibo; Ai’Itodo in Ogbadibo; Usha in Agatu; Engila in Agatu; Odugbo in Apa; Olojo in Apa; Rice Mill in Otukpo; Otada in Otukpo; Asa 1, in Otukpo; Olena community, in Otukpo; Udabi in Otukpo; Ipom in Otukpo; Ijegwu in Obi; Igwe, in Oju LGA; Iwewe in Okpokwu; Ichakwu in Okpokwu; Ugbokolo in Okpokwu; Ogbangede Aobida in Ugbokolo, Okpokwu; Umogidi Street/New heaven Sabon Gerri, in Otukpo; Asa Roundabout, in Otukpo; FUHSO Teaching Hospital, Otukpo; Anmoda, in Ohimini; Igumale Camp II Dispensary, in Ado, etc.
16. Purchase and installation of solar street lights in various communities of Benue South.
17. Etc.

OTHER INTERVENTIONS:
1. Renovation and furnishing of Otukpo Police Command.
2. Distribution of 1000s of bags of rice to constituents annually.
3. Distribution of fertilizers to farmers.
Etc.

These are all verifiable projects.

In the 2025 budget that’s about to kick off, Senator Moro has facilitated laudable projects that will greatly impact positively on Benue South.

Senator Moro’s political presence has not just been one of visibility, but of substance; a quiet but forceful dedication to principle, representation, and national stability. Today, he stands not merely as a legislator, but as an icon of purpose-driven governance.

Unlike many who posture with so much noise and propaganda, Senator Moro has embraced his legislative and leadership roles with a measured approach. He does not seek the spotlight for spectacle but commands it through consistent advocacy for security, constitutionalism, development, youths/women empowerment, equity and rule of law.

In conclusion, Senator Moro’s political journey reveals a man driven by conviction to impact lives, and not any personal gains. As a lawmaker, his voice is loud in defense of his people’s rights and privileges when it matters. As Minority Leader, his voice resonates not just as a critic, but as a stakeholder in Nigeria’s fragile democratic project.

He’s a performer and the cap truly fits him. He will continue to provide the needed leadership and representation for the good of his constituents and Nigerians at large.

It’s all about the people, nothing about self!

Emmanuel Eche’Ofun John,
Media Adviser to the Senate Minority Leader