Senator Neda Imasuen’s performance in his first two years has been remarkable, achieving significant milestones in a short period. As a first-term senator and a member of a minority party without a high-profile portfolio, his accomplishments are even more impressive.
Before defecting to the ruling party on June 12, 2025, he made substantial contributions to Edo South.
Below are some of his notable achievements:
1. Medical Outreach: Senator Imasuen sponsored a medical outreach program at the Rubber Research Institute, providing free eye surgeries to constituents.
2. Girl Child Initiative: He championed a program to empower young girls, fostering their education and development.
3. Traditional Birth Attendant Program: He initiated a training program for over 100 women to become skilled traditional birth attendants, equipping them with expertise and financial support to reduce infant mortality in rural areas.
4. Educational Support: He sponsored over 500 free JAMB forms for constituents and provided scholarships to deserving students in secondary and tertiary institutions.
5. Leather Craft Program: Over 600 constituents were trained in shoe and bag making, receiving financial support to start their businesses.
6. Agricultural Empowerment: He facilitated the distribution of thousands of farm tools and various seedlings to promote food security in Edo South.
7. Infrastructure Development: He donated transformers to Oredo and Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Areas.
8. Road Construction: He facilitated an ongoing road construction project in Ovia North-East LGA.
9. Relief Distribution: He distributed hundreds of 50kg and thousands of 10kg bags of rice to constituents.
10. Job Opportunities: He has effectively secured Federal Government job opportunities for qualified applicants from Edo South through diligent follow-up on their submissions, reflecting his dedicated efforts to tackle unemployment and promote economic empowerment in Edo South.
11. Rural Electrification: He facilitated the installation of over 1,000 solar streetlights across Edo South Senatorial District under the “Operation Light Up Edo South.”
Proven Legislative Leadership and Advocacy
As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, Senator Neda Imasuen has driven accountability while advocating for the interests of the downtrodden in Edo South and Nigeria at large. A recent example is his pursuit of justice for a family affected by NDLEA misconduct, which resulted in the death of a child. Unlike some politicians who might accept bribes to suppress such cases, Senator Imasuen has held the NDLEA accountable, demanding justice and adequate compensation for the family.
Key Legislation
Senator Imasuen has sponsored significant bills, including:
Federal College of Education, Abudu (Establishment) Bill, 2024: This bill aims to increase federal government presence in Edo South to boost education.
Medical Establishment Amendment Bill: This legislation seeks to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and services, addressing critical gaps in medical access and quality in Edo South and beyond.
Addressing Challenges in Edo South
Senator Imasuen has demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills by resolving critical issues, such as:
Oghede Community Land Dispute: He intervened to settle disputes between the Nigerian Army and the Oghede community, restoring peace.
Land Encroachment Concerns: When constituents raised concerns about the potential ceding of Edo South land during discussions on state creation, Senator Imasuen firmly assured them that no Edo land would be ceded.
Security Interventions
Following attacks in Ovia South-West and Ovia North-East in 2025, Senator Imasuen sponsored motions in the Senate to appeal for federal government intervention to curb violence and insecurity in Edo South.
The Advantage of a Ranking Senator
Re-electing Senator Imasuen in 2027 would grant him automatic seniority, enabling him to chair high-impact committees.
Unlike first-term senators, a ranking senator can secure larger federal projects, bringing greater development to Edo South.
Transparency and Engagement
Senator Imasuen is the first senator to successfully hold town hall meetings across all seven LGAs in Edo South—Oredo, Egor, Ikpoba-Okha, Ovia North-East, Ovia South-West, Orhionmwon, and Uhunmwonde.
During these meetings, he engaged directly with constituents, answered their questions with confidence, and provided a transparent account of his stewardship.
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