The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, Senator Neda Imasuen, on Saturday urged the Federal Government to reinforce security in troubled Edo communities.
Imasuen, a Labour Party Senator representing the Edo South Senatorial District in the Red Chamber, said in Benin that this is the only way peace can fully return to the affected communities.
Recently, Columbo Camp and Maridoti Gbelamoten in Ovia South-West, and Siluko Ward in Ovia North-East, have come under attack by gunmen, resulting in deaths, the displacement of residents, and the disruption of farming activities.
Imasuen also stated that the popular interest remains the key driver of his agenda at the National Assembly, and he has worked to ensure that the bills he sponsors and the projects he undertakes are people-oriented.
He said, “The renewed assaults on Columbo Camp and Maridoti Gbelamoten in Ovia South-West, and Siluko Ward in Ovia North-East, have resulted in deaths, displacement of residents, and disruption of farming activities.
I urge the Federal Government to reinforce security in the affected areas, investigate the causes of the violence, and implement long-term safety measures to restore confidence in the area.”
He has moved several motions and introduced bills in the Senate to address issues of insecurity, education, and healthcare affecting his constituents and Nigerians at large.
On education, Senator Imasuen said he sponsored the Federal College of Education, Abudu (Establishment) Bill, 2024, aimed at establishing a tertiary institution dedicated to training qualified teachers in Edo State.
He added, “The proposed college would boost the quality of education in the region, support economic growth through job creation, and address the chronic shortage of trained teaching personnel.”
He said he is currently sponsoring the Federal Medical Centres Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which will strengthen the operational framework of federal medical centres, improve service delivery, and make healthcare more accessible to rural and underfunded communities.
