Lawmaking being one of the core responsibilities of a senator in a representative democracy like ours, the senator representing the good people of Enugu West Senatorial District and Chairman Senate Committee on Air force, Distinguished Senator Osita Ngwu has distinguished himself in that area, thereby, living true to the promise he made to his constituents after his inauguration as a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the promise of quality representation build on inclusivity, accountability and service delivery.
In his three years plus now as a senator, Senator Ngwu has sponsored many impactful bills in the Senate that are today at different legislative stages. He has moved many motions of urgent public important and has presented before the Senate different kinds of petitions seeking redress on behalf of his constituents and Nigeria citizens.
Consequently today, Senator Osita Ngwu (RG), even being a first time senator is among the top 10 senators with the highest number of bills (15 bills in his name) in the 10th Senate.
THE BILLS SPONSORED
1. Health Infrastructure Development Agency (Est.) Bill [S.B. 135]
2. Private Investigation Bill 2024 [S.B. 136]
3. Maritime Operations Coordination Board (Amendment) Bill, 2024 [S.B. 438]
4. National Entrepreneurial Development Institute Bill 2024 [S.B. 479]
5. Public Procurement Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024 [S.B. 476]
6. Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024 to Establish College of Agriculture, Ngwo [S.B. 626]
7. National Planning Commission Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024 [S.B. 627]
8. Nigeria Virtual Assets and Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill, 2024 [S.B. 628]
9. Federal Medical Centre Act (Amendment) Bill 2025 [S.B. 689]
10. Federal Technical College Ngwo (Est) Bill, 2025 [S.B. 831]
11. Federal University of Geological Sciences, Obunofia, Enugu (Establishment) Bill 2025 [S.B. 885]
12. The Administration of Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2025 [S.B. 937]
13. Social Enterprises Support and Regulation Bill, 2025 [S.B. 939]
14. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (Further Alteration) Bill, 2025
15. The National Examination Malpractices (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026 [S.B. 1023]
SOME OF HIS MOTIONS OF URGENT PUBLIC IMPORTANCE
1. Urgent repair of a collapsed Flyover Bridge on the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway.
2. Urgent Need to Curb the Senseless Killings and Maiming of Innocent Indigenes of Nimbo, Adani, and Other Communities in Uzo-Uwani LGA, Enugu State by Suspected Herdsmen. (Joint Sponsorship)
3. Urgent Need to Address Systematic Abuse and Ineffective Implementation of the Federal Character Principle in Nigeria Public Sector.
4. Investigation of the input and output value of the mining industry to ascertain the immediate and the remote causes of the dwindling revenue derivable from solid mineral development in the country.
5. Investigate Challenges Hindering the Effective Implementation of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).
6. Urgent need for the completion of 9th mile, Ugwuonyeama – Abakpa junction axis of the Enugu – Onitsha express road in order to checkmate the continuous road fatality there.
7. Urgent need to address the imbalance in the allocation of the N380 billion renewed hope infrastructural development fund for irrigation development projects in the 2025 budget.
8. Halt to further privatisation of mining assets until the conclusion of investigation in that sector.
9. Asking JAMB to extend their rescheduled UTME by two weeks for the benefit of the Jambities.
SOME OF THE PETITIONS HE SUBMITTED AND CHAMPIONED FOR CONSTITUENTS / CITIZENS
1. Petition from Eke Association over the unwarranted shooting/killing of Eke neighborhood guards by the Nigerian Army.
2. Dr. Uba Anichebe (Eke Progressive Forum) over unwarranted killings and attack on Eke neighborhood guards.
3. Collapsed Flyover Bridge on Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway.
4. Mr. Sunday Chijioke Agbo (Retired DSP, NPF) seeking assistance for payment of accumulated pension arrears.
5. Emmanuel Orjika vs. NCC and Airtel over alleged injustice done since 2004.
6. Uyaelumor Chinwe Joy vs. Luxair Construction Ltd over nonpayment of mortgage balance.
7. DCP George E. Onoh (Rtd) vs. Nigeria Police Force over unpaid salaries and allowances.
8. Mrs. Julius Fifen Esegehene, Ani Patrick & Others vs. Federal Civil Service Commission, HoSF, Federal Ministry of Environment & Federal Ministry of Works over unlawful termination.
9. Aaron Ofordile vs. Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) over fraudulent billing.
10. Dr. Groovy Ozoani vs. Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) over undue delay/withholding of qualifying licence.
11. Mr. Robinson Eze (Retired Coal Corp Staff) over unpaid pension arrears (1993–2015).
12. Mrs. Chinyere Rita Onuzulike (Former Diplomat, DR Congo) over illegal invasion of diplomatic compound and compensation.
13. Mr. Chima Chigbo (Chujech Services Nig. Ltd) vs. Ministry of Mines and Steel Development over iron ore deadstock approval.
14. Mr. Onyeka Peter Emeka vs. Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Food Security over unpaid scholarship fund.
15. Mr. Ikeyi John Onyekwere vs. TETFund over unpaid scholarship fund.
16. Mr. Monday Benjamin Egbaji on behalf of Pastor Benjamin Egbaji vs. Government of Benin Republic over unjust incarceration.
17. Mrs. Eze Regina C., FCA vs. Federal Polytechnic Ohodo, Enugu State over wrongful termination.
18. Mr. Ezeudu Benedict Uchenna vs. Republic of Cameroon over non-granting of access to his 5 children. (Resolved; children released).
19. Mr. Ndubueze Titus Chukwu over continued detention of his son, Stanley Chukwu, by Nigerian Army.
20. Timothy Eneh (Rtd. Police) in respect of his gratuity.
21. Mrs. Ugun Precious Nndeka & Others vs. Federal Ministry of Labour & Employment over unpaid salary from 2019 to date.
22. CSC Okechukwu Daniel vs. Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Enugu State Command over 96 months unpaid placement arrears.
From the above, it’s clear, crystal clear that the people’s senator of Enugu West has done great, and definitely, coming back as a ranking senator, he’ll do greater, hence today, his re-election come 2027 is today being regarded as a collective responsibility across the zone.
The truth is, Enugu West cannot afford experimentation in the Senate when we already have an experienced and a trusted hand occupying the position, a position that matters so much to our collective destiny.
Senator Osita Ngwu (RG) has done noble. He has done great both in Law Making, Representation and in Legislative Oversight. His continuity is well justified. His records, achievements are there! They speaks volume.
RG, a man whom the welfare and well-being of his people remains his only priority. A man serving with dedication, compassion, dignity, and a deep sense of responsibility MUST be returned to the Senate to continue his good works. Let all hands be on the deck. Let’s do it together. Let’s do it again!
Enugu West is blessed!
Senator’s Media Office.