The Conscience of the Benue South Struggle: A Portrait of Abba Moro

‍The Conscience of the Benue South Struggle: A Portrait of Abba Moro

DailyWire Nigeria – Feature Story

As Nigeria celebrates Democracy Day and the nation reflects on its democratic journey, the people of Benue South Senatorial District also mark a significant milestone: six impactful years of representation by their senator, Comrade Abba Patrick Moro, PhD, now serving as Senate Minority Leader.

In a statement made available to DailyWire, Emmanuel Eche’ Ofun John, Media Adviser to the Senate Minority Leader, details the far-reaching impact of Senator Moro’s service—highlighting his legislative record, constituency projects, empowerment drives, and national leadership roles. The full press release follows.

PRESS RELEASE

Senator Abba Moro: Six Years of Effective, Transformative, Impactful Representation

Today, 13 June 2025, makes it exactly six years since 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 annals 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 shining like a star and making history everywhere. In the Senate, his voice is loud and clear through quality bills, 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 21 November 2023 was the icing on the cake. The appointment, which received applause from across the country, strategically positions Senator Moro among the decision -makers and opinion-moulders not just in the Senate but in the entire country.

Senator Moro is effectively utilising the Senate Minority Office, as can be seen in his achievements so far in the 10th Senate. As Minority Leader, he is providing quality leadership for the caucus, which continues to see him as dependable, reliable, and trustworthy.

Key Legislative Achievements

Sponsored Bills Signed into Law

North Central Development Commission (NCDC) Establishment Bill

College of Agricultural Technology, Opialu-Ojapo Establishment Bill

Other Sponsored Bills (at various stages)

Federal Institute of Science, Technology and Innovation, Obusa-Oju — First Reading

Power Rotation Bill (equity, fairness, justice)

Independent Candidacy Bill

Conversion of Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, to a Federal Polytechnic — First Reading

Proposal for the creation of Apa State

Motions Moved

Motion against age barriers for job seekers

Motion against tariff hikes by service providers

Motion against unconstitutional removal of elected councils in Benue State

Motion against attacks on Benue South communities by armed men

Motion against the unconstitutional removal of Benue State Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese etc.

Constituency Projects (Six-Year Scorecard)

Roads & Bridges

Construction of Igaluwa Road, Otukpo LGA

Rehabilitation of Alheri Street, Otukpo

Rehabilitation of Ochoga Avenue, Otukpo

Construction of Ojira Road, Otukpo

Rehabilitation of Jamaica Street, Otukpo

Rehabilitation of Hospital/Odiapa Road, Obi LGA

Ongoing rehabilitation of Ojapo-Ogege Road, Okpokwu LGA

Grading–lateriting of multiple rural roads across Obi, Oju, Ohimini, Agatu, Okpokwu LGAs

Construction of Odaburu Bridge, Owukpa, Ogbadibo

Construction of River Ogbadibo Bridge, Otukpa, Ogbadibo

Construction of Ikpochi-Okpudu Bridge, Itabono, Owukpa, Ogbadibo LGA

Construction of Oru Bridge, Oju LGA (to be completed next budget year)

Erosion-control drainage at Obu-Branch, Otukpa, Ogbadibo LGA

Drainage works in Ugbokolo, Okpokwu LGA

Internal roads in Ugbokolo

Ongoing reconstruction of Otukpo-Obi-Oju Federal Road

Bridges over Umabe-Akpali, Ohimini & Ottaklaja rivers on Aikpla-Ihilikpa Road

Water Provision

Boreholes across Agatu communities

Borehole at Ad’Oju Palace, Oju LGA

Borehole at Ad’Obi Palace, Obi LGA

Rehabilitation of PCI Water Works, Okpoga, Okpokwu LGA

Two solar-powered boreholes, Allan Ward, Otukpo

Water-treatment plant at Upu, Otukpo LGA

Healthcare Services

Medical equipment for Agatu communities

Construction of healthcare centres in Okpokwu, Ohimini, Ado, Oju, Obi, Otukpo, Agatu & Apa LGAs

Drug distribution to Benue South health facilities

Community clinic at Agadagba, Ohimini LGA

Mini-ambulances & tele-health kiosks for selected PHCs

Medical outreaches across Benue South

Women & Youth Empowerment

Distribution of mini-buses, cars, motorcycles, refrigerators, generators to thousands

Sewing & grinding machines to thousands of women

ICT training and laptop grants to youths

Agricultural value-chain training with start-up grants

Educational Interventions

Classroom blocks at Ojantelle & Oba (Apa LGA); Ogi (Ado); Otukpa (Ogbadibo); Ogbulo-Eke & Ogblega-Eke (Okpokwu); Odessasa (Okpokwu); Okoyongo (Oju); Akpali (Okpokwu)

Lecture hall at NOUN Ugbokolo Study Centre

Furnished mini-library at Okete Community Secondary School, Otukpo-Icho

Foreign scholarships awarded to 50 indigent youths

Rural Electrification

Extension of 33 kV dual-circuit line along Otukpo–Enugu Road

Electrification of 15+ communities (Auke, Ofoke-Ojope, Olaidu/Ojigo, Ago, Edikwu-Ankpali, Ipolo-Icho, Ublegi-Odebe-Otto, Adupi-Orokam, Ikpemgbe, Obene-Igwoke-Uwokwu, Dankali-Onyagede, Elulu-Oglewu, Effiom, Igore, etc.)

Purchase/installation of transformers & solar street-lights district-wide

Other Interventions

Renovation & furnishing of Otukpo Police Command

Annual distribution of thousands of bags of rice to constituents

Fertiliser support for farmers

Numerous additional community projects in the 2025 budget pipeline

All listed projects are verifiable.

Conclusion

Senator Moro’s political presence has never been about noise but about substance: a steadfast dedication to principle, representation, and national stability. He neither seeks the spotlight for spectacle nor trades in propaganda; rather, he commands respect through consistent advocacy for security, constitutionalism, development, youth and women empowerment, equity, and the rule of law.

His journey reveals a man driven by conviction—not personal gain. As a lawmaker, his voice is loud in defence of his people’s rights and privileges. As Minority Leader, he resonates not only as a critic but as a key stakeholder in Nigeria’s democratic project.

He is a performer, and the cap truly fits. Senator Moro will continue to provide the leadership Benue South—and Nigeria—deserves.

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

Signed:
Emmanuel Eche’ Ofun John
Media Adviser to the Senate Minority Leader
13 June 2025