Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central at the National Assembly, has opened up about her personal battle with poverty and how it has shaped her life, career, and political mission. In a deeply moving social media post, the senator recounted her difficult upbringing and the harsh realities of growing up in poverty, which she described as “gnawing, unrelenting, and often humiliating.”
“I hate poverty because it strips people of dignity, silences dreams, and imprisons potential,” Akpoti Uduaghan wrote. “It marginalizes brilliant minds, forcing them to compromise their futures just to survive the day.”
Despite its cruelty, she acknowledged that poverty played a pivotal role in molding her character and driving her ambition. “It lit a fire within me that no obstacle could extinguish,” she said, emphasizing how the experience instilled in her a deep sense of resilience and empathy for the less privileged.
Now serving as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Akpoti Uduaghan said her commitment to eradicating poverty is rooted in personal experience and national responsibility. She called for policies that empower citizens, humane governance, and responsive leadership to tackle the root causes of deprivation.
“Poverty must not be a rite of passage. It must be eradicated,” she declared, vowing to continue advocating for a Nigeria where “no child would have to suffer what I once endured.”
Her message has resonated widely, striking a chord with citizens who see her as a symbol of hope and resilience. With a clear mission to fight poverty and uplift communities, Senator Akpoti Uduaghan continues to position herself as one of Nigeria’s most compassionate and determined voices in the Senate.
