The lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has pledged to facilitate the installation of free Wi-Fi in strategic locations across her constituency to boost youth employment and digital innovation.
Akpoti-Uduaghan made the disclosure in a Facebook post on Monday after visiting Idah Local Government Area in Kogi East, where she joined leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to receive new defectors into the party.
Her pledge comes amid growing focus on digital infrastructure as a driver of economic growth, especially in underserved communities with limited access to affordable internet services.
The senator said the initiative was inspired by a suggestion from one of the new defectors, identified as Idris HK, who proposed deploying free internet services across parts of Kogi East to support content creators and young entrepreneurs.
She wrote, “I stood there loving the idea as a necessity to facilitating job creation for our youths. Whilst he spoke, he mentioned installing free Wi-Fi in strategic locations across the Eastern District to support content creators’ internet access.
“So, in the spirit of collaboration and ‘Kogi Central no dey take last’, here’s me pledging to do the same for our beloved Kogi Central.”
Akpoti-Uduaghan noted that the initiative would be replicated in Kogi Central, emphasising the need to leverage digital access to drive job creation and innovation among young people.
She disclosed that engagement with internet service providers would begin immediately, alongside plans to identify suitable locations for deployment.
“Internet providers shall be contacted, proper locations identified, and installations done soon,” she assured.
The senator also stressed the importance of unity and collaboration among Kogi State’s three senatorial districts – Central, East and West – urging leaders to prioritise collective progress.
She said, “Here’s to forward-thinking leadership. Cheers to smart collaboration, not unhealthy competition amongst the Central, Eastern, and Western districts of Kogi State. Cheers to our great party, the PDP.”
- Media Report