Senator Philip Aduda, who represents the Federal Capital Territory, emphasized that longevity and experience are essential for driving people‑focused, development‑oriented legislation. He made these remarks during a ward‑round tour of his constituency projects, explaining to journalists why he chose to unveil the projects after the election. Aduda said he wanted to leave a lasting record and counter the perception that he had done nothing during his 20 years in the National Assembly. “I want to be remembered for modestly showcasing my infrastructural achievements,” he said. “If you don’t publicise what you’re doing, people will only know about it if they are direct beneficiaries, and many will wonder what I have accomplished over the past two decades.”
Aduda added that extended service in the legislature provides more opportunities to attract development projects for one’s constituents. “The longer a legislator remains in the National Assembly, the more experience and contacts he or she gains, which facilitates development‑driven projects,” he explained, citing his own work for the FCT over the last 20 years. He highlighted major undertakings such as the Nyanya‑Hospital Road, costing over N1.4 billion, and a similar‑scale drainage and culvert project leading to Mechanic Village in the Sabon Gari area of Bwari, also valued at over N1.4 billion. As the 9th Senate draws to a close, Aduda said it is important to inventory these achievements and compile them into a historical record so that future generations can judge their impact accurately.
The project unveiling and inspection tours will continue next week, with visits planned to sites in Gwagwalada, Kuje, Kwali, and Abaji Area Councils. Meanwhile, constituents expressed disappointment over the February 25 National Assembly election results, which saw Ireti Kingibe of the Labour Party declared Senator‑elect by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Their frustration was sparked by Aduda’s physical inspection of numerous projects across Bwari and the Abuja Municipal Area Councils on Friday and Saturday.
Among the inspected works were the N1.4 billion Global Suite Road in Sabon Gari, Bwari, spanning 6 km, and another N1.4 billion road in Nyanya that passes in front of the Divisional Police Headquarters, Area F, and other landmarks. Additional projects included a 1.5 km GSS Kuduru road with street lighting, an expansive multipurpose town hall in Kuduru ward, a 2.2 km internal road in Gbazango, Kubwa ward, and the long‑awaited Byhazin road in Byhazin ward, Bwari. In the AMAC, Senator Aduda inspected several road projects with drainage systems, as well as a large sports centre in Jikoyi and Nyanya designed for youth talent development.
Residents and constituents in the affected communities gathered in large numbers to welcome the senator and thank him for the completed projects. The Chief Imam of Pipeline Mosque in Gbazango, Kubwa Ward, Kassim Abdallah, urged Aduda not to worry about the election outcome, saying that God would continue to grant him the grace to serve the people. “For us, you are a worthy ambassador of the masses and the downtrodden in government. The relief brought by the Gbazango Pipeline road will surely bring you success in all your endeavours,” he said. Another resident, Sumaila Ibrahim, praised Aduda as a man of the people in terms of project delivery at the National Assembly. He noted that many who voted against Aduda’s party did so out of ignorance and now regret it, adding, “He is a man of the people; he will be back again.”
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