Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, has distributed more than 2,000 bags of 25-kilogramme rice to constituents across the district as part of her Christmas outreach.
The distribution exercise was conducted simultaneously in Adavi, Ajaokuta, Okene, Okehi and Ogori-Magongo Local Government Areas, with the aim of easing the burden of rising food prices and helping families celebrate the festive season.
Addressing beneficiaries during the exercise, the senator said the initiative was inspired by compassion and her belief that leadership must translate into tangible benefits for the people.
“Christmas is a season of love, sacrifice, and shared joy,” Akpoti-Uduaghan said. “At a time when many households are under pressure from the high cost of living, it is important to stand with our people in practical ways. This distribution is to ensure that families across Kogi Central can celebrate without undue hardship.”
The rice distribution covered a wide range of beneficiaries, including community groups, women’s associations, youth organisations, religious bodies, the elderly and other vulnerable residents across the senatorial district.
Community leaders who observed the exercise described it as one of the largest Christmas palliative distributions in the area. A traditional ruler in Okene said the scope of the intervention reflected genuine concern for grassroots welfare.
“This is not symbolic support; it is real and far-reaching,” he said.
In Adavi Local Government Area, a youth leader praised the inclusiveness of the distribution, noting that beneficiaries were selected without political bias.
“This is leadership that brings people together,” he said.
The Christmas outreach, residents noted, is part of a broader series of constituency interventions by the senator, spanning healthcare, education, solar-powered infrastructure, water supply, and women and youth empowerment initiatives across Kogi Central.
Speaking in Okehi, Akpoti-Uduaghan reaffirmed her commitment to service-driven representation, stressing that her responsibilities extend beyond legislative duties.
“Representation means being present, listening to the people and responding with actions that improve daily life,” she said.
Beneficiaries expressed appreciation for the gesture, describing it as timely and impactful, while residents said the initiative has further strengthened confidence in responsive governance and underscored the importance of empathy and service in public office.
