***Redefines Leadership in Kogi State
In a remarkable display of generosity, the Kogi Central lawmaker transforms her birthday into a legacy moment, rewarding dedicated service with life-changing assets.
The distinguished Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Hadiza Akpoti-Uduaghan, marked her 46th birthday with a historic act of gratitude, presenting six of her aides and loyal supporters with fully-built houses across the senatorial district.
The series of commissioning ceremonies, held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, has drawn widespread admiration, being hailed as an unprecedented gesture of leadership in a political landscape often criticized for self-interest.
Observers and community leaders alike describe the move as a masterclass in rewarding loyalty and redefining compassionate leadership.
Each beneficiary, who has served the Senator in various capacities, received keys to their new homes in their respective local government areas:
Oboroke – Hamza Lamisi
Kuroko – Dr. Salami Etudai
Ogori-Magongo – Mrs. Adetayo Omotosho
Ihima – Bashir Haroon
Ganaja Village – Mr. Dio
Rofochinomi, Okene – Bello Abdulmumini
During emotional handover ceremonies, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan commended the beneficiaries for their dedication, integrity, and professionalism.
“I applaud you all for being diligent, sincere, and reliable,” she declared. “Leadership should never be selfish. When people work faithfully, it is only right that they reap the reward. I believe in lifting those who work with me, not using people and abandoning them.”
A particularly moving moment came during the presentation to Bello Abdulmumini, whose gift had been kept secret until the unveiling.
Described as one of her most steadfast and long-serving supporters, he was overwhelmed with emotion, a scene that reportedly moved the entire gathering to tears.
Constituents hailed the act as historic, noting it may be the first of its kind by a serving legislator in the region. Beyond political symbolism, the gifts provide tangible, generational assets for the beneficiaries and their families, establishing homes that will benefit future generations.
At 46, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has crafted a powerful narrative: a leader’s worth is measured not by what they accumulate, but by what they willingly give to those who walk the path of service alongside them.
Her birthday philosophy—giving over receiving—now stands etched in the hearts of her constituents and the history of Kogi State leadership
