By Osehobo Ofure, Benin City
No fewer than 200 youths from Edo South Senatorial District have benefitted from the payment of JAMB registration fees by Senator Neda Imasuen (Labour Party – Edo South) for the 2024/2025 academic session.
The intervention, part of the senator’s constituency outreach, is aimed at supporting indigent students seeking admission into tertiary institutions.
Senator Imasuen disclosed this at a town hall meeting held in Idogbo, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, where he met with various stakeholder groups as part of his mid-term consultations.
Addressing the gathering, Imasuen, who chairs the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges, said the interactive session was designed to assess constituents’ needs and provide feedback on his stewardship.
“This town hall is about direct engagement. At the halfway point of my four-year term, I believe it is time to meet the people face-to-face and hear their concerns without relying on intermediaries,” he stated.
The senator highlighted some of his ongoing projects, including the construction of a 3.5km road with drainage and solar-powered streetlights in Ovia South West, youth empowerment programmes, and scholarships for five students across the senatorial district.
He noted that while more than 300 youths have benefited from his educational support initiatives, the 200 JAMB beneficiaries were drawn from across local governments in Edo South based on merit and need.
“We may not have met everyone’s expectations, but our efforts are visible. Many are unaware of what has been done, which is why we are here—to give account and to listen,” he said.
Imasuen stressed the importance of transparency in governance, adding that openness fosters trust and accountability.
“My message is simple: we must embrace transparency. If leaders take time to explain things to the people, it builds understanding. That’s why I value these engagements,” he added.
The senator also expressed satisfaction with the impact of his projects, especially in communities that had been neglected for years. “In Igbanke, where some communities had never seen electricity, we brought light. That is the kind of change that matters,” he said.
Senator Imasuen urged constituents to be patient, assuring them that their concerns would continue to guide his legislative and constituency priorities.
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