SCORE CARD

DECEMBER 2020 TO JUNE 2023

Chapter 1: The Mandate

Preface

Introduction

Certificate of Return, 15th December 2020

Oath of Office

Thanksgiving Mass at St. Brendan Catholic Church, Kwa

Chapter 2: Legislative Work

Parliamentary Activities on the Floor of the Red Chamber

Other Parliamentary Activities Within the Chamber Parliamentary

and Conferences Outside The Country

Chapter 3: Empowerment

Training and Skill Acquisition Programs

Women and Youth Empowerment Initiatives

Chapter 4: Constituency Impact

Constituency Projects and Community Programs

Infrastructure and Developmental Interventions

Chapter 5: Public Engagements

Oversight Activities & Constituency Visits

Press Conferences, Interviews, and Media Releases

Press Reports

Chapter 6: Honours & Reflections

ABOUT SenATOR Prof. Dame Nora Ladi Daduut

SENATOR PROF DAME Nora Ladi Daduut

hails from Kwalla in Quaanpan Local Government Area of Plateau State. She was born on the 10th of May, 1953, of the Royal family of Shalong Kepoe in Kwalla, Quaanpan Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Her educational career started in 1960 in R.C.M. Primary School Kwalla, when she willingly followed her older Siblings, even though she was not formally registered as a Pupil because she was considered under aged. Nora’s Class records were so impressive that from Primary 2, she was promoted straight to Primary 4 instead of Primary 3.

Her excellent performance continued as she also excelled in Secondary School. She also excelled in the Tertiary Institutions. A graduate of French from the Prestigious Ahmadu Bello University (ABU, Kano Campus), she bagged her Master’s Degree in University de Bordeaux- France and finally went back to Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, to pursue her Doctorate Degree in French.

Prof. Dame Nora Ladi Daduut, a Professor of French in the University of Jos, was a Secondary School Teacher, a School Principal, an Education Director for many Years before Joining Politics in year 2020.

While holding these Civil Service Positions, Nora set up a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), “Society for Community Concerns” (SOCCONS) in 2004 to help Communities utilize their local potentials for self-development. Through the NGO, she, executed several programmes in Kunyi-Zott in Jos East LGA of Plateau State, such as Water and Sanitation,

Hygiene, Adult Education, Agricultural Training through community Mobilization and Participation, a Globally Recommended Model for sustainable development.

Prof. Dame Nora Ladi Daduut, joined Politics in 2020 with the desire to represent the good People of Plateau South in Parliament to further expand her network and to impact on the lives of her Constituents in the area of Health, Agriculture, Education and Wealth in Rural Communities.

She belongs to several professional associations e.g Chevalier dans L’Ordre des Palmes Académiques (Knight of the Order

of Academic Excellence) French National Merit Award 2005, Member University French Teacher Association of Nigeria (UFTAN), Member Carnegie Africa Diaspora Fellowship Programme (CADFP).

She was the coordinator of Center for French Teaching and Documentation (CFTD), Founder of Alliance Francise – Jos, Coordinator of Preminilary French programme University of Jos and Head of Department of Foreign Languages University of Jos.

Prof Nora Ladi Daduut is a recipient of the award of Chevaliers L’Association de l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques (AMOPA), a Papal Awardee, Noble Awardee of Ladies of Knights of St. John Int’l and She is the second Supreme Vice-President of Ladies of Knights of Saint John Intl. World-wide. She also bagged an award of Thomas Sankara and several others.

Prof. Dame Nora Ladi

Daduut is married to Mr. John Daduut, and the union is blessed with four children: Engr. Jonathan Daduut, a Civil Engineer in Canada, Dr. Jummai Manmi Apata, a Medical Doctor in Maryland, USA, Cpt. Noah Naanlep Daduut, a Check Pilot in Florida (U. S. A), and Judith Daduut, a Lecturer with the University of Jos.

Prof. Dame Nora Ladi

Daduut wants to see Women and Children, growing with adequate education and opportunities to excel in life.

Preface

IN “THE FIRST Female Senator from Plateau State: A Scorecard in the Red Chamber,” I endeavor to encapsulate the highlights of achievement of my tenure as a Senator in the Federal Republic of Nigeria during the relatively short period from 2021 to 2023. This journey was far from smooth, riddled with numerous challenges and overwhelming experiences that tested my resilience.

Among the formidable challenges I encountered were life-threatening moments:

1. A near-fatal accident in 2020 while en-route to Abuja to submit my nomination Forms to the APC Secretariat for screening.

2. The tumultuous All Progressives Congress (APC), Party congresses of 2022 in my Local Government Area Quaanpan L.G.A.

3. The harrowing incident during the commissioning of the ICT Centre in Namu Quaanpan L.G.A, where I found myself held hostage alongside some Traditional Leaders and Stakeholders, leading to the unfortunate burning of my Vehicles.

Throughout this stormy journey, I am profoundly grateful to Almighty God for His unwavering love, boundless mercy, vigilant protection, and steadfast guidance.

Prior to April 2020, I had been a dedicated Lecturer and Professor of French at the University of Jos, where I also had the honor of serving as the Head of the Department of Foreign Languages. In January 2020, I accompanied my husband, Mr. John Daduut, to India for his medical treatment. We returned at the end of February 2020, a crucial time when Covid 19 was at its peak and the General Elections had taken place in Nigeria in 2019.

During our stay in India, we received the heartbreaking news of the passing of Senator Ignatius Datong Longjan, the Senator representing Plateau State South Senatorial District. His burial took place in the first week of March 2020, and shortly after his demise, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the Senate seat for the Plateau State Southern Senatorial District vacant.

It was at this juncture that I transitioned from Academia to the realm of Politics. I made the resolute decision to contest for the Senate position, ultimately emerging as the Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Party. In December 2020, I was sworn into the Red Chamber (Senate Chamber), where I served as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria until June 2023.

Introduction

AFTER THE DEMISE of Sen. Ignatius Datong Longjan, in February 2020, I, with the backing of the great Party, All Progressives Congress (APC) and the support of the Leader of the Party in the State, His Excellency Governor Simon Bako Lalong KSGG, CON, presented myself to run for the bye-election for the Senatorial seat of Plateau South Senatorial District.

Five of us in the APC Party aspired for the Vacant Seat and after a Primary Election conducted by the Party on 3rd September 2020, to determine the Flag Bearer, I emerged, by the grace of GOD, the winner.

Subsequently, the APC Party constituted a Campaign Team for the bye-election, and a FundRaising Dinner was organized to raise funds for the campaign. The bye- election was held on 5th December 2020 and the results as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were as follow: Prof. Dame Nora Ladi Daduut (APC) 83, 151, George Daika (PDP) 70,838, and hence I was declared the winner. However, the PDP candidate, George Daika, was not satisfied with the outcome of the election so he filed an appeal before the Elections Petition Tribunal.

As Senator-Elect on the 8th December 2020, I was issued a Certificate of Return by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Headquarters, Abuja, at a brief but very significant political ceremony. To the glory of God, on 24th June, 2021, the Tribunal affirmed my victory. Certainly, I owe this victory to God and I thank the Government of His Excellency Governor Simon Bako Lalong KSGG, CON, the Governor of Plateau State, who supported me to reach the Red Chamber.

As my manifesto, I took a position, that if elected I would focus on five priority areas:

1. Education

2. Women and Youth empowerment,

3. Agriculture,

4. Human Capital Development

5. Infrastructural Development.

I pledged to be accountable to my Constituents and took deliberate steps towards ensuring the delivery of the dividends of democracy of the APC Government both at the Federal and State levels.

Certificate of return 15th December 2020

Presentation of Certificate of Return to the Governor of Plateau state HE Simon Bako Lalong

Receipt of Certificate of Return at INEC office and flanged from left to right,: Hon. John Dafuan (House of Reps.), Koomsol Longap (House of Reps.), Sen. Victor Lar her DG Campaign Manager and Sen. Hezekiah Dimka.

SCORECARD OF SENATOR PROF DAME NORA LADI DADUUT

OATH OF OFFICE

ON THE 15TH December, 2020, she was sworn in as Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, representing, Plateau South Senatorial District, with four others by the President of the Senate, His Excellency Most Distinguished Senator Ahmad Lawan, CON. This was witnessed by the Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Governor Simon Bako Lalong KSGG, CON, Party Stakeholders and Supporters, Friends, Well-wishers, Family members and Relations.

Senator Daduut at the Swearing-in Ceremony in the Red Chamber.

Senator Daduut’s ceremonial gesture/obeisance to the mace as a symbol of the authority and presence of the legislative body at the Swearingin Ceremony in the Red Chamber.

Senator Daduut at the Swearing-in Ceremony in the Red Chamber.

Senate President, HE, Ahmed Lawal CON, hands over the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Senate Standing Orders to Sen. Prof. Nora Ladi Daduut.

Thanksgiving Mass at St. Brendan Catholic Church, Kwa, for the electoral victory

SENATOR NORA DADUUT’S victory was dedicated to God and a Thanksgiving Mass was organized on 10th January, 2021, in St. Brendan Catholic Church, Kwa (Quaanpan L.G.A), Plateau State, celebrated by the Bishop of Shendam, Most Rev. Philip Dung, along with the Bishop of Pankshin, Most Rev. Michael Gokum, the Bishop of Bauchi Diocese, Most Rev. Hilary Nanman Dachelem, with several other Priests that cut across the Jos Archdiocese. The Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Governor Simon Bako Lalong KSGG, CON, and his wife, H.E Mrs. Regina Simon Bako Lalong, Traditional Rulers were among the hundreds of Guests that attended the Thanksgiving Mass. In his Homily during the Mass, the Bishop of Bauchi Diocese, Hilary Nanman Dachelem, said “the emergence of Senator Nora Daduut was for the benefit of all the people of the Zone irrespective of their backgrounds, hence the need to support her.”

In his remarks the Governor Simon Lalong, described the election of Senator Nora Daduut as the will of God. He urged her to do her best to impact on the lives of the people of the Zone, particularly the Women and the Youths. He also said that the State will give her every support to ensure that she succeeds in the Red Chamber. The Director General of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Sir, Joseph Ari in his remarks also appreciated the People of the Zone for reposing their confidence in Prof. Nora Daduut. According to him, she will represent all, irrespective of their differences. She was indeed overwhelmed by the turn out at the Thanksgiving Mass which was followed by entertainment, music and dancing. She appreciated the Clergy, H E the Governor of Plateau State, Traditional Leaders and all the Guests for their time, and treasure sacrificed in joining her to thank God.

PARLIAMENTARY ACTIVITIES ON THE FLOOR OF THE RED CHAMBER

THE PRIMARY CONCERN of a Law Maker is the enactment of legislation. In this regard, the Parliamentary Activities on the floor of the Red Chamber in which Sen. Daduut was involved included:

• Bills

• Motions

• Presentation of Committee Reports

• Public Hearings

• Senate Screenings

BILLS

Sen. Prof. Dame Nora Ladi Daduut sponsored and co-sponsored some bills, amongst them are:

• Federal Agricultural Research Centre, Namu, Plateau State (Est) Bill, 2022. The bill sought to establish a Federal Agricultural Research Centre in Namu, Quaanpan Local Government Area of Plateau State and passed through the first reading on Wednesday September 22nd, 2021.

• Co-sponsored the bill on Constitutional Alteration 2022. The Senate proposed 66 Alterations to the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. However, the 36 States Houses of Assembly did not adopt all the Senate Recommendations. Eventually the President, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, assented to only 16 of the Alterations.

• Co-sponsored the Petroleum Industrial Bill 2022. The Petroleum Industrial Bill was passed and assented to by the President.

• Co-sponsored the Electoral Amendment Bill 2022. The Electoral Amendment Bill was passed and accented to by the President.

MOTIONS

Sen. Prof. Dame Nora Daduut moved the following Motions:

• The fire incident in Namu Central Yam Market, - 20th April, 2021

• The motion on NVRI Vom 19th May, 2021

• The Extension of Railway from Kaduna to Jos – 6th April, 2022

• NTA College, Jos. 15th March, 2022

• The Mangu Killings 23rd May, 2023

• General Insecurity in the Country. February, 10th 2021

• Humanitarian Support and Assistance to victims of flooding across the Country. 27th September, 2022

Namu Yam Market

Senator Prof. Dame Nora Daduut was at the burnt popular Namu Central Yam Market in Quaanpan Local government Area, of Plateau. At the burnt yam market, the Senator commiserated with the Long Jan of Namu His Royal Highness Alhaji Safiyanu Allahnana, and the entire Namu Community especially victims of the fire incident. She called on the Government and Other Charitable Nigerians to render support to the Victims to aid their quick recovery from the tragedy. Thereafter, Professor Nora Daduut, moved a motion, appealing to the Federal Government through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to support the Victims of the fire incident that engulfed the popular Namu Central Yam Market in Quaanpan Local Government Area, of Plateau state which led to the loss of food products and other valuables worth millions of naira.

NVRI Vom

Sen. Prof. Dame Nora Daduut, moved a motion on Wednesday, 19th May, 2021, appealing for the immediate review of budgetary allocation to the National Veterinary Research Institute VOM, to boost the vaccine production capacity of the Institute.

Extension of Railway from Kaduna to Jos

Sen. Prof. Nora Ladi Daduut (APC – Plateau South) advocated for urgent extension of a new Railway standard gauge from Kaduna to Jos. Senator Daduut sponsored a motion on the floor of the Senate on 6th April 2022. She said that the Road Network in the Country was very challenging and hence the need for Railways as an alternative mode of transportation. She said that if the

new Standard Gauge Railway would be extended from Kaduna to Jos, it would have significant benefits that would ease off the transportation problem in the Region.

Senator Daduut called for a more holistic approach in tackling security challenges facing the country. She said that a good railway system in Nigeria will reduce the risk associated with moving goods from one part of the Country to the other through road transportation. She believed “The railway line from Kaduna to Jos if provided would serve the transportation and supply chain network for domestic needs “.

The Mangu Killings

Sen. Prof. Dame Nora Ladi Daduut, on the 23rd May, 2023, moved a motion on the floor of the Red Chamber concerning the inhuman killings of innocent Nigerians by suspected Herdsmen in Mangu LGA of Plateau State. One of such attacks was on the 21st of May, 2023, and lasted for a few days incessantly. The Senator said that from reports, more than 100 People have been killed and many villagers were internally displaced, and properties worth millions of naira were lost. Senator Daduut drew the attention of the Senate to the need to appeal to the appropriate Government Agencies to come to the aid of Plateau People who were affected by this callous and gruesome attack.

NTA College Jos.

Sen. Prof. Dame Nora Ladi Daduut, on the floor of the Senate added her voice to the motion seeking to give legal framework to the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, College Jos, Plateau State.

General insecurity in Nigeria

Sen. Prof. Dame Nora Ladi Daduut, added her voice to the issue of general insecurity in the Country, and thus, advocated for research in the fight against insecurity.

Humanitarian Support and assistance to victims of flooding across the Country

Sen. Prof. Daduut, Co-sponsored the motion for Humanitarian support and assistance to victims of flood disaster across the Country especially in Jigawa state

SENATE COMMITTEES’ REPORTS

IN THE RED Chamber, each Senator is assigned to various Senate Committees overseeing different Federal Government Institutions and reporting on their implementation of Government policies.

Sen. Daduut served on eleven committees and held the position of Vice Chairman for both the Host Communities and Culture and Tourism Committees. Sen. Daduut presented several Committee reports to the Senate, including those on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, Foreign Affairs, and Trade and Investment, as instructed by the Committee Chairmen.

Each Committee is expected to submit Reports on the floor of the Senate. In this regard, Senator Daduut presented several Committee Reports.

Tertiary Institution and TETFUND Committee Report –Nigerian French Language Village.

Sen. Prof. Dame Nora Ladi Daduut presented the Conference Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund Report on the Nigerian French Language Village (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (SB. 483) The Bill seeks to upgrade the Village to the Status of University where they would run full time Undergraduate and Post Graduate Programmes, including the usual inter-university Immersion Programme. The Bill awaits the assent of Mr. President before the full implementation.

Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND Committee Report - Institute of Information & Communication Technology, Suleja

Sen. Prof. Dame Nora Ladi Daduut, presented the Report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND on the Institute of Information and Communication Technology Suleja (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 244).

Federal University of Technology Yaba

Sen. Prof. Nora Daduut, laid and presented the report of the committee on Tertiary Institution and TETFUND on the bill of Federal University of Yaba, Bill 2021. The bill was read and passed.

Federal University, Birnin Kebbi

Sen. Prof. Nora Daduut, laid and presented the report of the committee Tertiary Institution and TETFUND on the bill Federal University Birnin Kebbi, Bill 2021. The bill was read and passed.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

AS PART OF the Oversight functions of the various Senate Committees, Public Hearings are sometimes carried out. Senator Daduut, participated in different Public Hearings.

Constitution Review

Sen. Prof. Dame Nora Ladi Daduut, with her Colleagues from the Nigerian Senate, and Members of the Plateau State House of Assembly were at the Public Hearing on the Review of 1999 Constitution for the North Central States of Plateau, Benue and Nasarawa, held at the Crispan Hotel in Jos, Plateau State.

Other major Public Hearings:

• Nigerian French Language Village 2023.

• Petroleum Industrial Bill 2022.

• Electoral Amendment Bill 2022.

SENATE SCREENINGS

Sen. Prof. Nora Ladi Daduut, ensured a vibrant representation of her Constituency by ensuring active participation, in the screening for Appointments of Boards and Commissions membership as well as Ambassadors/ High Commissioners, Ministerial, etc.

OTHER PARLIAMENTARY ACTIVITIES Within THE CHAMBER

National Institute for Hospitality & Culture

Sen. Prof Dame Nora Ladi Daduut on the 18th June, 2022 represented the Senate Committee on Culture and Tourism at the 2022 Sustainable Gastronomy Day, organized by The Institute for Hospitality and Culture.

She alongside other dignitaries who came from all works of life at the occasion encouraged participants and Nigerians to showcase to the outside community the numerous varieties of foods God has blessed Nigeria with.

Committee on Host Communities

As the Vice Chairman of the committee on Host Communities, Sen. Prof. Dame Nora Ladi Daduut, attended a One-day Retreat organized by the Senate Committee on Host Communities in collaboration with Energy Learning Solutions, sponsored by the Petroleum Technology Development fund (PTDF) for Members of the Committee, at Cross Rivers Hall, Transcorp Hilton Hotel on Monday, 31st August 2022.

The theme of the Retreat was ‘Host Communities Development and regulations: Theory and practice’

At the conclusion of the deliberation, they made recommendations which they believed would go a long way in addressing the numerous issues arising from the Host Communities with respect to exploration and exploitation of oil and gas in the Country.

Committee on Trade and Investment

Sen. Prof. Dame Nora Daduut, represented the Committee on trade and investment at the oneday retreat on Deepening Strategic Collaboration between the council and legislative Arm.

PARLIAMENTARY ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY

THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY maintains harmonious relations with International Parliamentary Organizations such as Inter- Parliamentary Union (IPU), Commonwealth Parliament Association (CPA), African Parliamentary Union (APU), African Caribbean Pacific / European Union (ACP-EU), European Union Joint Assembly.

As part of Parliamentary development, Members often attend Parliamentary training, conferences, seminars, Parliamentary sessions, and Assemblies of other Countries.

Sen. Nora Daduut attended the following:

I. Birmingham, UK:

A five-day legislative training programme was held from 11th to 15th October 2021. The theme was Optimizing Legislative Impact Programme organized by TEXEM.

II. Djibouti:

The 76th session of the Executive Committee and the 43rd Conference of National Parliamentary Assemblies of African Parliamentary union in Djibouti in October 2021.

III. Rwanda:

The 77th Session of the Executive Committee of the African Parliamentary Union (APU) Kigali, Rwanda.

IV. Zimbabwe:

The 78th Session of the Executive Committee and the 44th Conference of the of African Parliamentary Union (APU), Zimbabwe.

The 78th Session of the Executive Committee of the African Parliamentary Union (APU), Zimbabwe

PRESENTATIONS At SYMPOSIA

Sen. Prof. Dame Nora Daduut, was periodically invited to present at Symposia. Among such are the following.

• “Challenges to Gender Inequality and Women’s Rights” Symposium at the Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Vom, Plateau state, to mark Women Day Celebration.

• “Women Role in Peace Building, Governance and Security Sector Reform” Symposium at the Enugu Peace Summit in Enugu, Enugu state.

1. Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Vom, Plateau State

Sen. Prof. Nora Ladi Daduut, presented a paper titled ‘Challenges to Gender Inequality and Women Rights’ at a one-day symposium at the Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Vom.

2. Enugu Peace Summit

Sen. Prof. Dame Nora Ladi Daduut was the keynote Speaker at the Enugu Peace Summit. She presented a paper titled: Women’s Role in Peace building, Governance and Security Sector Reform.

SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, & CONFERENCES ATTENDED

Sen. Prof. Dame Nora Daduut, periodically attended Seminars, Workshops/ Conferences that she was invited to. Among such are the following:

• China / Nigeria Harmony

• International Conference for Women in Governance organized by NILDS

1. China / Nigeria Harmony

• NILDS Induction Course

• Trade & Investment

The Distinguished Senator (Prof) Nora Ladi Daduut, on 28th July, 2022, was among the Panel of discussants in a workshop at the residence of the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria H.E. Cui Jianchun that discussed myriads of issues tilted towards fostering Harmony between Nigeria and China.

Sen. Prof. Daduut giving her perspective of Nigeria/China Harmony

2. NILDS Induction Course

Sen. Prof. Daduut with the Chinese Ambassador, HE.Cui Jianchun his wife and other panellists of discussants after thee China/Nigeria discuss on Harmony

Sen. Prof. Dame Nora Ladi Daduut, was at the Induction Course organized by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) for selected Members of the National Assembly which was held on the 22nd to 24th August 2022.

Sen. Daduut with other members of the National Assembly

Sen. Daduut with the NILDSS Director Prof. Abubakar Suleman and other participants from NASS after the workshop

3. Trade & Investment

On the 4th March, 2022, Senator Nora Daduut, represented the Senate Committee on Trade and Investment at the closing ceremony of the National Intensive Trade Negotiations Simulation Skills Course for Nigeria which was held at the Reiz Continental Hotel in Abuja.

At the Trade and Investment Workshop on Trade Negotiation Simulation Skills

TRAINING AND EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMMES

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N FULFILMENT OF the campaign promises to the People, Sen. Prof. Nora Ladi Daduut, embarked on several Training and Skill acquisition Programmes for mostly Women and Youths. These programmes were targeted to empower the beneficiaries to be self-reliant.

TRAININGS/SKILL ACQUISITION AND GRANTS

1. Training and Provision of Grants and Starter Packs for 150 Youths and Women in Livestock and Rice Farming.

A training programme for youth and women in livestock and rice farming was conducted on the 22nd February 2021. 150 youth and women participated in the training and each of them were given a starter pack and cash grant.

2. Agricultural, Food Security in Guinea corn, Yams, Groundnuts Training.

A 3-day Food security Training for Youths and Women on Farming as a strategic /Economic approach. This programme was held in December 2021. The Training was on Guinea corn, Yams and groundnuts. 200 Youths / Women attended the Programme.

Training Participants

Beneficiaries of the Training in Yam, Groundnut and Guinea Corn were as follows:

3. NCWD, Artisanship, Catering and Entrepreneurship Trainings. The training programme was conducted in November 2021.

4.

Training & Sensitization of Graduates on the use of ICT for Employment.

This Programme was conducted on 17th February 2022 and 20 Youths benefited from the Programme. They were trained and empowered with a laptop each.

5. ICT Training for Youths/ Women

An ICT training was conducted 22nd & 23rd December, 2022 for 40 Youths. Computer Tablets were given to each Youth to empower them.

The 40 Youths that benefited from the ICT Training are as follows:

6.

Provision of Cash Grants to Women / Youths

Senator Nora Daduut, put smiles on the faces of some members of her Constituency by giving out cash grants to them. The beneficiaries were mostly Women and Youths.

7. Trainings

(a) Information Communication Technology (b) Waste to Wealth. (a). A Training was conducted on 22-24th February 2023 on Information and Communication Technology. 40 Youths were trained and where given cash grants.

(b). A Training Programme was held on 22-24th February 2023 on Waste to Wealth. 40 Youths participated and each of them was given Cash Grants.

A. ICT TRAINING

B. WASTE TO WEALTH

EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMMES

APART FROM LEGISLATIVE functions, Senator Daduut, also reached out to her Constituents by facilitating and providing several Empowerment Programmes to Youths, Women, Aged, and the Vulnerable, within her Senatorial District. These Empowerment Items include:

• Water Pumps

• Sewing Machines

• Grinding Machines

• Motorcycles

• Tricycles (Keke NAPEP)

• Mini Tractors

• Saloon Kits

• Barbing Kits

• Knapsack Sprayers

• Seeds for farming

1. Special Intervention Programme

• Home Solar units

• Grass Cutting machines (Land Clearing Machines).

• Home solar Fan kits.

• Irrigation Pumps

Senator Daduut, empowered her Constituents with Grinding Machines, Irrigation Pumps, Knapsack Sprayers, in order to boost trade and agriculture within her Senatorial District. The Programme took place on the 12th April, 2021. A total of 177 members of her Constituency benefited.

2. Empowerment of Women in Wase LGA

Senator Prof. Dame Nora Ladi Daduut on the 1st June, 2021, empowered over 100 Women of Wase L.G.A Constituency with Starter Packs and cash grants.

Beneficiaries of the empowerment programme

3. Special Public Works Programme

Senator Daduut, facilitated, through the Special Works Programme, cash grants to 730 beneficiaries that cut across her Senatorial District.

Number of beneficiaries in each LGA

4. Cash grant to Rural Women

Senator Daduut, also enabled 100 Rural Women in the Plateau South Senatorial District with cash grants. The 100 Rural Women that benefited were thus:

5. SDGs Special Intervention

Senator Nora Daduut empowered Members of her Constituency with Motorcycles, Tricycles, Sewing Machines, Irrigation Pumping Machines and Grinding Machines, on 5th July 2021. A total of 69 Constituents benefitted.

6. Other Empowerment Programme in Shendam

Sen. Nora Daduut empowered several Constituents with different items to aid in farming and make them self-reliant. The distribution of the items took place in Shendam LGA, the Headquarters of the Plateau South Senatorial District, on the 19th February, 2022. Items include 5 Tricycles, 16 Power Tiler Machines, 2 Irrigation Pumps, 14 Grinding Machines, 17 Motor Cycles, 13 Sewing Machines, 442 Automatic Knapsack Sprayers

Sen. Daduut, and the representative of the Governor of Plateau State, Hon. Rebecca Sambo, Commissioner for Women Affairs, distributing the items to the beneficiaries

7. Survival Fund Empowerment Programme

360 Members of Senator Daduut’s Constituents in Plateau South Senatorial District received cash grants in December, 2020. This was as a result of her intervention.

Number of beneficiaries cut across all the local government area of the Senatorial District

Wase

8. Further Empowerment Programme

Sen. Prof. Nora Ladi Daduut, further empowered her Constituents (Widows, Youths and the Less Privileged) with various Empowerment Items.

The Empowerment Programme was streamlined to build the capacity of selected Women and Youths so as to change the financial situation of the beneficiaries and make them self-employed.

9. Distribution of Tricycles to Youths Associations in Plateau South Senatorial District:

Senator Nora Daduut, again put smiles on the faces of her Constituents, most especially the Youths who have been the Focal Point of most of her Empowerment Programmes. The Senator distributed a Tricycle each (Keke NAPEP) to all the Youth Associations within the Plateau South Senatorial District. The Senator encouraged the Leaders of these Associations to judiciously utilise the Tricycles to generate income for the sustainers of the Associations.

The Youth Associations included:

Gamai Youth Association

Youm Youth Association

Tehl Youth Association

Taroh Youth Association

Basharawa Youth Association

Pan Youth Association

Kanoem Youth Association

Piapung Youth Association

Bogghom Youth Association Senator

Jukun Youth Association

10. Distribution of Quality Seeds to Farmers in selected Communities in Plateau South Senatorial District

Sen. Nora Daduut, ahead of the 2023 Farming Season, distributed quality Seeds to some Farmers in her Senatorial District, to enable them have bountiful harvest. Distribution of 50kg bags of different Seeds to beneficiaries as follows:

Various Items being distributed

11. Additional Empowerment Programmes

Senator Daduut, in her desire to continue to empower the Youths and Women, on the 28th September, 2023, distributed the following items to her Constituents:

1. 20 Sewing Machines

2. 30 Grinding Machines

3. 30 Knapsack Sprayers

4. 8 Tricycles

This further boosted the morale of her Constituents who have always believed in her true and effective representation.

Various Items being distributed

CONSTITUENCY ZONAL INTERVENTION PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMES

ALTHOUGH THE PRIMARY function of a Legislator is to make laws for the good governance of the Country, Sen. Daduut, through the instrumentality of the Appropriation Acts providing for Constituency Projects, attracted the following Projects:

• Solar Streetlights

• Blocks of Classrooms

• Boreholes (P-wash, Hand Pumps and Motorized)

• Road Project

1. Installation of Solar Streetlights

• Box Culverts /Bridges

• Provision of Transformers

• Hospital Equipment (PHCs)

• Renovations of Blocks of Classrooms

• Construction of ICT Centre

In the Plateau South Senatorial District, several Local Government Areas have no electricity. Even those that have or are linked to the National Grid, the electricity supply is very erratic or epileptic or of low current. As a result of this Sen. Prof. Nora Daduut thought it wise to provide Solar Streetlights to some of the Communities in her Constituency. This would reduce security challenges and provide light to these Areas, especially in the night. In this vein;

• 12 Solar Streetlights, were installed across the 6 LGAs of the Plateau South Senatorial District Sept./Oct 2021

• 67 Solar Streetlights, were installed across the 6 LGAs of the Plateau South Senatorial District October 2022.

2. Construction of Blocks of Classrooms in Plateau South Senatorial District

In an effort to further improve the standard of education of Pupils, Senator Prof. Dame Nora Ladi Daduut, facilitated the construction and furnishing of a block of three Classrooms each in the rural Communities, of her Senatorial District. Classroom Blocks Constructed were;

1. Lardang in Quaanpan LGA

2. Vutu in Quaanpan LGA

3. Mile 4 Mabudi in Langtang South

4. Npap in Quaanpan LGA

3. Construction of 3 Compartment Water System Toilets with Wash Hand Basin, WC Toilet plus 10KVA Generator and Motorised Boreholes in Plateau South Senatorial District

It must be noted that water supply and sanitation are veritable tools that guarantee life sustenance and growth. Most Communities in the Plateau South Senatorial District are in dire need of safe and clean Water. It is in this vein that Sen. Daduut, embarked on the construction of Water System Toilets plus Generator, Hand Pump Boreholes, etc. This will go a long way in enhancing basic Water Supply and Sanitation.

The Boreholes are located thus:

1. Mikang, 3, ( Tunkus, Piapung, Laraba )

2. Langtang North, 2, (Pjat, Dadur)

3. Langtang South, 2, (Magama, Sabon Gida)

4. Shendam, 4, (Sabon Kasuwa, Doka Kasuwa, Garkawa street, Stadium Road Shendam)

5. Quaanpan , 6,( Namu, Kwa, Kwalla, Vutu, Yitlar, Bwall)

6. Wase, 3, (Lamba, Kadarko, Wase Central)

4. Road Construction In Zanzat- Kwallat in Langtang North Local Government Area

Senator Nora Daduut constructed an Asphaltic (tarred) rural Road of about 250 meters (0.25km) linking a School with a Market- (Zanzat to Kwallat) in Langtang North LGA of Plateau State.

5. Installation of two Transformers in Langtang North LGA of Plateau State

Senator Nora Daduut, facilitated the acquisition and installation of two Transformers, (500KVA and 300 KVA) respectively in Langtang North LGA, through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). She did this to boost electricity supply in Langtang North LGA.

6. Construction of an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centre in Namu, Quaanpan LGA.

In this 21st Century, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) plays a profound role in the World today. It is a powerful tool for economic and social development. It has greatly affected human life. In Nigeria, particularly in the Education Sector, the benefits of ICT are tremendous. They include:

• On line courses/ Studies

• JAMB Registration and Examinations

• WAEC/NECO Registration/ Examinations

• On line Recruitments

• Flexibility and availability of Learning materials

ICT also helps learners become competent and confident users who can make efficient, effective, and creative use of basic application software in their everyday activities. Unfortunately, most Institutions, Students and Businesses in the Plateau State Southern Senatorial District do not have access to ICT facilities.

It is as a result of this that Senator Prof. Dame Nora Daduut thought it wise to have an ICT Centre in the District. This will enable Students and interested Persons to have access to ICT thereby benefiting from it.

The structure is a twin Flat Building. One of the Flats contains the ICT Gadgets and Equipment which include: 15 Desktop Computers, 30 Tablets, Generator, All-in-one Printer, UPS, Chairs, etc. The other twin Flat is for Teaching and Learning. The Control Room of the Centre has Internet service. There is also a Store and Toilets in the Centre.

7. Hospital Equipment

In her quest to provide dividends of Democracy to her Constituents in the Plateau South Senatorial District, Sen. Daduut, was able to acquire PHC Medical Equipment which were supplied to the Primary Health Centers as follows:

A. Shendam LGA:

I. Rijiya Giwa

II. Tudun Dorowa

B. Quaanpan LGA:

I. Mararaban Demshin

II. Bwall

III. Yilpia-Dokan Kasuwa

• Weighing Scales,

• Drip Stands,

• Delivery Couch,

• Plastic Apron,

• Stool Specimen Bottles,

• Dissecting Forceps,

• Stethoscopes,

• Sterilizing Drums,

• Thermometers,

• Pedal Bins,

• Refrigerators,

• Gas Cylinders,

• Mattrasses,

• Hospital Beds,

• Chairs,

• Tables,

• Fans,

• Motorcycles,

• Cleaning Utensils

• and many other Equipment befitting for a Primary Health Care Centre.

8. Renovations.

The following renovations were carried out under the auspices of Zonal Intervention

a. Renovation of a Primary School in Nterem in Quaanpan LGA

b. Renovation of a Primary School in Tim in Quaanpan LGA

9. Construction of Culverts/Bridges

Senator Daduut, has facilitated the construction of Box Culverts in several Communities within her Senatorial District. The Box Culverts are located thus:

a. Shendam town

b. Wase town

c. Jumakwi Garkawa in Mikang LGA

10. 2023 Constituency Intervention Projects and Programmes

In her determination to always provide more development to her Constituency, Senator Nora Daduut was able to ensure budgetary approval for Projects and Programmes for the year 2023, as follows:

1. ERGP202301110

2. ERGP202302317

Provision And Installation Of Integrated 3-In I Solar Streetlights In Kwalla, Namu, Madubi Plateau State N50,000,000 NIBBRI Fed. Min. of Science and Technology

Provision And Installation Of Integrated 3 In One Solar Street Lights In Oke Onitii, Osun State And Selected Community In Plateau State

3. ERGP202300440

4. ERGP202301287

Provision Of Solar Street Lights In Selected Communities In Plateau South Senatorial District, Plateau State.

Provision Of Rural Access Roads In Kwalla Moeda-Vutu-Mararaba Demshin, Quaanpan LGA, Plateau State

5. ERGP202300582

Construction Of Handpump Boreholes In Plateau South Senatorial District, Plateau State.

N50,000,000 NIBBRI Fed. Min. of Science and Technology

N25,000,000 REA Federal Ministry of Power

N200,000,000 NIBBRI Fed. Min. of Science and Technology

Min. of Water Resources

6. ZIP20230079

7. ZIP20230536

Promotion And Development Of Animal Husbandry In Plateau

South Senatorial District

Provision Of Instructional Materials, Textbooks And Equipments In Plateau

South Senatorial District

8. ZIP20230845

Construction Of Integrated Solar Street Lights In Plateau South Senatorial District

N50,000,000

Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Vom Fed. Min. Agriculture & Rural Dev.

National Institute for Construction Technology, Uromi Federal Ministry of `Education

N50,000,000 Rural Electrification Agency Federal Ministry of Power

The relevant Agencies would embark on the execution of the various Projects/Programmes and Plateau South Senatorial District development would be greatly enhanced.

OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES & CONSTITUENCY VISITS

IN LINE WITH the Constitution, the Legislature is empowered to exercise Oversight Powers over the activities of the Executive, its Ministries, Agencies, and other Functionaries. This Power of the Legislature enables it effectively act as a watch dog over the Executive for the purpose of checking its excesses and shortcomings. The Oversight Function resides in the Senate Committees.

The Oversight Function are carried out through visits to MDAs, Projects Inspections, Questionings, Briefs from MDAs, Public/Investigative Hearings, Interactive Sessions, Meetings, Interviews, Engagement with Appropriation Bill/ Budgeting Function, etc.

Senator Nora Daduut, participated in all the various Oversight engagements of all the Senate Committees she belongs to, as follows:

1. Women Affairs

2. Foreign Affairs

3. Tertiary & TEDFund

4. Trade & Investment

5. Power

6. Federal Capital Territory (FCT)

7. Federal Character & Intergovernmental Affairs

8. Local Content

9. Culture & Tourism

10. Host Communities

Sen. Prof. Dame Nora L. Daduut maintained a Constituency District Office in Shendam, the Zonal Headquarters of the Plateau Southern Zone.

Through this office, all her activities in the Senatorial District are co-ordinated. She often visited her Constituency and interacted with all Party Stake Holders and Members of the Constituency

PRESS CONFERENCES, INTERVIEWS AND RELEASES

IN ORDER TO enlighten her Constituents, Sen. Daduut, often conducted Press Conferences or issued Press Releases. During the periods of security challenges or crisis, she used the same Media Channels to appeal for calm and peaceful co-existence in the affected Areas. She also felicitated with certain personalities on their successes and anniversaries or commiserated with those who lost dear ones or suffered disaster.

Some of such Press conferences or Press releases included:

• Namu Attack

• Security Challenge in Wase

• Security Crisis in Mangu

• Women in politics

• Gender Matters

PRESS REPORTS

Here are some of the press reports:

DAILY SUN, December 14, 2021, p.4

LEADERSHIP, December 14, 2021, p.9

THE PUNCH, December 14, 2021, p.9

NIGERIAN TRIBUNE, December 14, 2021, p.30

NEW TELEGRAPH, December 14, 2021, p.31

THISDAY, March 8, 2022, p.47

THE NATION, March 8, 2022, p.5

THE LEADERSHIP, March 8, 2022, p.10

NIGERIAN PILOT, September 20, 2022, p.27

THE NATION, September 22, 2022, p.2

SUNDAY STANDARD, October 9, 2022, p.6

THE NATION, October 12, 2022, p.3

NIGERIAN PILOT, October 14, 2022, p.11

SUNDAY STANDARD, November 22, 2022, p.34

THE NATION, February 23, 2023, p.17

NIGERIAN PILOT, June 19, 2023, p.11

DAILY SUN, May 30, 2024, p.30

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Senator Prof. Nora Daduut also carries out extra legislative Activities such as:

1. Employments

2. Scholarships Awards to indigent Students

3. Medical Outreach

4. APC Party Support Programmes

5. Support to Victims of disasters

1. EMPLOYMENTS

6. International Women’s Day

7. Christian Pilgrims

8. Condolences (visits & letters)

9. Attending Bishops’ Conferences

10. Convocation Attendances

Unemployment and Poverty have been a major challenge facing the Country in recent times. She was faced with this issue of unemployment when she was going round her electioneering campaigns. While in the Red Chamber, she was able to canvass and secure some employment opportunities for quite a number of Youths and Unemployed Graduands of her Constituency.

2. SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS TO INDIGENT STUDENTS

Sen. Nora Daduut was able to secure scholarship awards to some indigent Students of her Constituency in Tertiary Institution in Nigeria.

In the case of Stanley Gonji (Langtang) she secured Scholarship for him to study Master’s degree in Corporate Management for three years in China, from the Chinese government.

3.MEDICAL OUTREACH

Senator Nora Ladi Daduut, offered free medical services to People in her Constituency.

The free Medical Outreach was carried out by the Senator in collaboration with the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria and the G 5 Health Consult. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 5-day free Medical Outreach in Quaanpan Local Government Area of the State, Senator Daduut, ably represented by her Senior Legislative Aide, Mr. Bretet, explained that the programme was aimed at ensuring that her Constituents were healthy in order for them to continue to enjoy the dividends of democracy. She explained, through her Aide, that she wanted to ensure a healthy populace of her Constituency and reduce the high incidence of sudden deaths among the populace due to unattended health challenges. She opined that there are minor health issues that People were not paying attention to, but that with regular medical check-ups of their vitals, blood pressure, cholesterol levels and blood sugar level, some diseases could be detected early and addressed. The medical services carried out included maternal and child care as well as eye care. Major Surgical Operations in different areas were carried out by the Team of qualified Doctors who were mobilized for the Outreach. Quite a number of People benefitted from these surgical operations. The beneficiaries were grateful to the Senator for this laudable intervention as they on their own could not afford to pay for the medical care.

4. APC PARTY SUPPORT PROGRAMMES

a. Sensitization of women on PVC and mode of voting

b. Distribution of campaign materials

c. Donation of vehicles for campaigns

d. Cash Grants to APC Candidates for 2023 General elections

a. SENSITIZATION OF WOMEN ON PVC AND MODE OF VOTING.

This Programme was conducted on 17th November 2022, at the Lowland Hotel in Shendam

Participants at the Programme

b. DISTRIBUTION OF CAMPAIGN MATERIALS

Sen. Daduut, distributed Campaign Materials to Candidates, under the APC Party, vying for different Political Positions in the State and Country. She distributed hundreds of T-shirts to different Party Candidates for their 2023 electioneering campaigns. She also erected Billboards.

Samples of the

c. DONATION OF VEHICLES FOR CAMPAIGNS

Senator Nora Daduut, donated branded vehicles to the A.P.C Plateau State Campaign Council for the 2023 electioneering campaigns in the State

5. SUPPORT TO VICTIMS OF FLOOD DISASTER

Senator Nora Daduut, provided assorted Grains to victims affected by flood disaster during the 2022 raining Season. The distribution took place on the 22nd December 2022 in Shendam LGA. The Grains distributed were as follows:

6. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

The International Women’s Day is a Global day celebration, celebrating the Social, Economic, Cultural and Political achievement of Women. It’s celebrated on March, 8, each Year. Senator. Daduut often celebrates the International Women’s Day in line with the United Nation’s Convention.

7. THE CHRISTIAN PILGRIMS

The Nigerian National Pilgrims Commission organizes yearly Christian Pilgrimages to Israel, Rome and other Holy sites. Senator Nora Daduut addressed the 2022 Christian Piligrims at Yakubu Gowon Airport, Jos. While addressing the 2022 Christian Pilgrims, She charged them to fervently pray for the Country.

8. CONDOLENCES AND VISITS

Sen. Daduut often commiserated with Dignitaries who have lost dear ones. Among such condolences were those of Ngo Na’omi Jugu, Mishkagham Mwaghavul, Ngo Lydia Botmang, etc.

At Ngo Na’omi Jugu’s residence, signing the condolence register

9. CATHOLIC BISHOPS CONFERENCE OF NIGERIA(CBCN)

The Catholic Bishops of Nigeria have a Bi-Annual Conference yearly. Sen. Prof. Dame Nora Ladi Daduut attended one of the Bi-Annual Conferences of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) in 2022.

10. UNIVERSITIES CONVOCATIONS

Universities all over the World often conduct Convocation ceremonies where various degrees are conferred on graduates. With her background as an Academic from the University, Sen. Prof. Daduut attends any University Convocation that she’s invited to. Sen. Daduut attended the University of Abuja Convocation which was held on the 24th February 2022.

AWARDS/ RECOGNITIONS

IN RECOGNITION OF her meritorious services to Humanity. Senator Prof Dame Nora Daduut attracted some Awards from reputable Organizations. Amongst such Awards were:

1. Nigerian Women International Magazine Award: Most Outstanding Female Senator of the Decade

2. Youth Partnership for Africa’s Development (YOUPAD): Woman of Courage 2022

3. ABU Zaria Award: Queen Amina Legendary Award

4. Nigerian Youth Congress for Peace: Peace Excellence Award

1. NIGERIAN WOMEN INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE AWARD

Senator Nora Daduut was presented an award of “The Most Outstanding Female Senator of The Decade”. This is in recognition of her unprecedented contribution to the development of Nigeria through quality leadership and legislative prudence.

2. THE YOUTH PARTNERSHIP FOR AFRICA DEVELOPMENT (YOUPAD)

Sen. Prof. Dame Nora Ladi Daduut bags the Thomas Sankara Pan Africa Leadership Award titled, ‘Woman of Courage 2022 Award’ The Award was conferred on her in her office in the National Assembly Complex in October 2022.

Sen. Daduut with M. Hameed Coulibally (YOUPAD President, from Senegal) receiving the Thomas Sankara with the medal from YOUPAD Pan Afriacan Leadership Award.

Miss. Brenda (From Cameroun) decorating Sen. Daduut

Sen. Nora Daduut decorated with the Woman of Courage Award 2022, the Certificate and a medal.

3. AMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY ZARIA AWARD

Sen. Prof. Nora Daduut was conferred with the Prestigious ‘Queen Amina Legendary Award’ by the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria Post Graduate Representative Council (ABUPRC).

4. NIGERIAN YOUTH CONGRESS FOR PEACE

Senator Prof Dame Nora Ladi Daduut was given a Peace Excellence Award by the Nigerian Youth congress for peace.

THANKSGIVING MASS AS A RESULT OF THE NAMU INCIDENT

ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 25th, 2022, Senator Prof Nora Ladi Daduut held a Thanksgiving Mass in Namu Quaanpan Local Government Area to thank God for sparing her life and her entourage after an attack by an angry mob in Namu Community, suspected to be fueled by political adversaries.

She had gone to Namu to commission the ICT Center facilitated by her, unfortunately, Senator Daduut and her convoy could not get out of Namu because the Youths blocked all roads to and from Namu while the ICT Center was being commissioned. Earlier that day, the Department of State Security (DSS) arrested some Youths suspected to be in possession of guns and so the angry Youths wanted Senator Nora Daduut to secure their release. They responded by burning vehicles and looting shops and properties in Namu Town. They destroyed Senator Nora Daduut’s official vehicle, burnt down her Hilux Pilot vehicle and the Bus of the NUJ Plateau State Council.

Senator Nora Daduut narrowly escaped death by God’s grace, through the intervention of the Army Command from Shendam in Shendam Local Government Council.

Speaking at the Thanksgiving Mass, held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Gold and Base in Jos, Senator Daduut, thanked God for saving her life and all her Supporters for their prayers and support.

SENATOR NORA LADI DADUUT’S VALEDICTORY SPEECH

11TH JUNE 2023

TODAY, I STAND before you, Mr. President, distinguished colleagues, and all those present in this honorable chamber, to express my deepest gratitude. First and foremost, I want to pay tribute to the late Senator Ignatius Longjan, who served in this Senate before many of us, and whom we sadly lost. May his soul rest in peace.

It was due to Senator Longjan’s passing that fate, in its mysterious ways, led me here, and I must acknowledge the instrumental role played by my Governor, the former Governor, RT Honorable Simon Bako Lalong, C-O-N. It is through his support that I have been able to serve for nearly two and a half years now. I am humbled and forever grateful for this opportunity, and I offer my heartfelt thanks to God.

My journey here has been a remarkable one, as I transitioned from the classroom to this hallowed chamber. While some of you have backgrounds in politics and governance, I come from a different realm, one that lacks the green hues and tiles that adorn this place. Nevertheless, we are two sides of the same coin, and being exposed to the great minds and diverse personalities in this Senate has been an invaluable experience.

I have had the privilege of engaging with former soldiers, police officers, pilots, traders, and successful entrepreneurs, each with their unique perspectives and wisdom. These interactions have inspired me to be more resilient and steadfast in my resolve. The knowledge I have gained from discussing with many of you is immeasurable, and I am indebted to the collective wisdom of this chamber.

Speaking of wisdom, I cannot overlook the exceptional leadership of the Senate President.

During debates and report sessions, I have often marveled at how Mr. President tackles complex issues with compelling arguments. The solutions you present permeate the minds of all with graciousness and diplomacy. I will genuinely miss the jokes that have lightened the atmosphere and kept our spirits high.

Addressing my legislative contributions here would be akin to a drop in the ocean. I am still in the process of learning, but I have successfully moved motions, written reports, and even initiated bills that are currently in progress, although not yet matured. These legislative endeavors have presented challenges, but I firmly believe that God has prepared me to overcome them. I have faced life-threatening situations, as some of you may be aware, and it is through these trials that I have learned valuable lessons.

I express my heartfelt gratitude to God for granting me the privilege to serve in this esteemed Senate. The brilliance and camaraderie among the members have allowed me to form strong friendships, and I am truly thankful for your acceptance and support.

I want to acknowledge the distinguished Senator Her Excellency Oluremi Tinubu, who played a vital role in mentoring me and helping me understand the workings of the Senate. Her guidance and counsel have been invaluable, and I hold deep appreciation for her, as well as all the committee chairpersons, including the Chairman on Host communities, who have worked alongside me. It has been an honor collaborating with all of you.

In conclusion, I pray that God blesses each and every one of us abundantly. Thank you all for your presence here today and for the privilege of serving alongside you. Distinguished colleagues, thank you. Thank you very much.

The Senate President, Sen. Ahmed Lawan presenting Certificate of Service.

Certificate of Service

PaST SENATORS Representing plateau south from the 2nd Nigerian National Assembly to the 9th NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

Painting by DAVID

From top left - bottom right (Sen. Nora Daduut in the middle)

Sen. George Baba Hoomkwap (1979 – 1983) 2nd Assembly

Sen. Venmak Kurnap Dangin (5 December 1992 – 17 November 1993)

3rd Assembly

Sen. Silas Janfa (3 June 1999 – 3 June 2003)

4th Assembly

Sen. Cosmas Niagwan (June 3, 2003, to June 5, 2007)

5th Assembly

Sen. John Shagaya (June 5, 2007, to June 6, 2011)

6th Assembly

Sen. Victor Lar (June 6, 2011, to June 6, 2015)

7th Assembly

Sen. Jeremiah Useni (June 9, 2015, to June 9, 2019)

8th Assembly

Sen. Ignatius Longjan (Elected in 2019, He passed away in February 2020) 9th Assembly

Sen. Nora Daduut (First Female) (Won the by-election in December 2020 to fill the seat vacated by Ignatius Longjan) 9th Assembly cont’d.

SENATOR - PLATEAU STATE, DEC. 2020 TO JUNE 2023