Senator (Dr.) Prince Ned Nwoko@magin82ow
As your Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District at the 10th Senate (2023), I am deeply honored to serve my people and my nation. Here is a brief journey of my life, work, and impact:
• Born in December 1960 into the royal family of Idumuje-Ugboko, Anioma land, Delta State.
• Served in the House of Representatives in 1999 representing Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency.
• Educated in the United Kingdom, earning a BA (Hons) in Law & History at University of Keele and an LLM in Maritime & Commercial Law at King’s College London. Called to the English Bar at Lincoln’s Inn and later served as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England & Wales.
• Founder and Principal Partner of Ned Nwoko & Co Solicitors (London), recognized as the Best Black Lawyer of African Descent in England (1995).
• Spearheaded investigations into the London and Paris Club loans for Nigeria and 774 Local Government Councils, resulting in a landmark judgment of US$3.2 billion, a milestone in Nigeria’s fiscal accountability.
• Chairman, Senate Committee on Reparations & Repatriation and ad-hoc committee investigating crude oil theft in the Niger Delta (2023).
• Championed over 30 bills and more than 20 motions on youth entrepreneurship, environmental protection, diaspora voting, resource governance, constitutional reform, and community health.
• Owner and visionary of Mount Ned Heritage Resort, a world-class historical and cultural destination blending African royalty, nature, and innovation.
• Initiated the Antarctic Expedition (January 2020) as part of the Malaria Eradication Project, becoming the first black African to visit the South Pole, combining adventure with advocacy and global impact.
• Founder of Sports University, Idumuje-Ugboko: West Africa’s first sports-focused university integrating academics, athletics, and entrepreneurship.
• Founder of the Prince Ned Nwoko Foundation, funding major philanthropic initiatives:
• Reconstruction of the Idumuje-Ugboko–Onicha Ugbo road, bridging South-South and South-East regions.
• Scholarships to over 1,000 secondary and tertiary students (2018) and long-term sponsorships for indigent university students nationwide.
• Recipient of numerous international and national awards, including The Heroes of Democracy Award for Best Performing Senator (2025).
• Proponent of the Anioma State Creation Bill 481, a passionate defender of Anioma rights and development.
• Advocate of Igbo unity.
• Personal lifestyle: Vegetarian, Muslim, Non-drinker, Non-smoker.
I share this not to boast, but to remind every Nigerian that with vision, determination, and service, we can create lasting impact. I remain committed to the progress of Delta North, Anioma land, and our great nation, Nigeria.