Tracking Senator Benson Agadaga’s 10th Assembly record

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By Wole Adeshina

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In the chambers of the 10th Senate, legislative representation is measured by concrete outputs: bills sponsored, motions raised, and physical development brought directly to constituents.

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On these metrics, Senator Benson Agadaga has established himself as one of the most active lawmakers representing the South-South region.

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Key Sponsored Bills and Motions

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Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA) Act Amendment Bill: Sponsored an amendment bill to alter the provisions of the BCDA Act (2006) to insert additional neglected maritime border communities across Bayelsa East into federal development frameworks.

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South-South Development Commission Bill: Co-sponsored the landmark bill establishing the South-South Development Commission to drive regional economic expansion.

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Oloibiri Airforce Base Conversion Motion: Submitted a national motion urging the Federal Government to convert the historic, abandoned Shell Airstrip at Oloibiri Oil Well 1 (Otuogidi, Ogbia LGA) into a modern Nigerian Air Force Base to enhance regional waterway security.

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Ocean Surge Intervention Motion:

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Raised an urgent national motion demanding immediate Federal Government intervention to address severe ocean surges and coastal encroachment destroying Odioma and Sangana communities in Brass LGA.

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National Railway Extension Motion: Moved a crucial strategic motion urging the extension of national railway networks from Warri (Delta State) through Bayelsa State, and from Itakpe (Kogi State) to Abuja.

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National Discovery Day Recognition Motion: Submitted a motion urging the Federal Government to officially recognize and declare the day oil was first struck at Oloibiri as a National Day.

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Beyond plenary contributions, Senator Agadaga has facilitated over 28 verified constituency projects across Bayelsa East: Landing Jetties ConstructionCompletedAkakumama (Nembe), Otuabula 1 (Ogbia), Ologoghe (Ogbia)

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Concrete Road Networks Completed & Ongoing Opu-Nembe, Ogbia Town, Ologoghe

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Educational Support & Grants. Educational grants distributed to students across Ogbia, Nembe & Brass

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Solar Energy Deployment Completed, Provision and installation of solar street lights in the Ologoghe area

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Empowerment Equipment and Micro-Assets Completed. Laptops, sewing machines, grinding machines and refrigerators for youths and women

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Agricultural and Maritime Equipment Completed Fishing boats, agricultural nets, and input supplies for riverine communities

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Town Halls & Civic Centers Ongoing Apparanbie Town Hall (Brass), Okiki Civic Centre (Ogbia), Igoni Square (Odioma)

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Market Infrastructure Ongoing Shore protection, market hall, and landscaping at Ogbia Town Market

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Sanitation FacilitiesOngoingModern public toilet facilities at Akassa (Ogbokiri Hall, Brass LGA)

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Through his leadership of the Senate Committee on Host Communities (Oil & Gas) and his active floor presence, Senator Agadaga has turned legislative policy into a direct instrument for regional growth and human capital development.

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