Akpoti-Uduaghan to give Kogi Central youths free Wi-Fi
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has announced plans to provide free Wi-Fi access across strategic locations in Kogi Central, in a move aimed at empowering youths, boosting digital participation and supporting content
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has announced plans to provide free Wi-Fi access across strategic locations in Kogi Central, in a move aimed at empowering youths, boosting digital participation and supporting content creators in the district.
According to a statement by her media office in Abuja, the lawmaker stated this after a recent visit to Idah Local Government Area in Kogi East, where she joined leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to receive new members into the party.
Akpoti-Uduaghan expressed excitement over a similar proposal raised in Kogi East, describing digital infrastructure as a critical tool for job creation and youth engagement in a technology-driven economy.
“Free Wi-Fi for Kogi Central too,” she declared.
The senator said the idea was inspired by a suggestion from a stakeholder in the Eastern district who advocated the installation of free internet services to support young content creators.
“I stood there loving the idea as a necessity to facilitate job creation for our youths. So, in the spirit of collaboration and Kogi Central no dey take last, here’s me pledging to do the same for our beloved Kogi Central,” she said.
She said teh engagement with internet service providers would begin immediately, adding that suitable locations would be identified for the rollout of the project.
“Internet providers shall be contacted, proper locations identified, and installations done soon,” she assured.
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The senator also stressed the need for unity and constructive collaboration among the three senatorial districts of Kogi State—Central, East and West—rather than unhealthy rivalry.
“Here’s cheers to forward-thinking leadership. Cheers to smart collaboration, not unhealthy competition amongst the Central, Eastern, and Western districts of Kogi State. Cheers to our great party, the PDP,” she added.
Observers say the initiative, when implemented, could create new opportunities for young people in Kogi Central, particularly those involved in digital entrepreneurship, social media and content creation, by providing reliable and cost-free internet access.
The move underscores the growing recognition among political leaders of the importance of digital connectivity in driving economic development and youth empowerment across Nigeria.
