“Committee Will Unite All Aggrieved Parties” – Sen. Ned Nwoko
Reporting: Mohammed Jinadu
Senator Ned Munir Nwoko was appointed as the chairman of the newly established Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation. A historic announcement made during the Wednesday plenary session of 17th July, 2024.
His appointment marks a critical moment for Nigeria and other African nations, as there are ramped up efforts to confront historical injustices and champion the cause for reparations.
The lawmaker known for his role in securing the Paris Club loan refunds, which played a crucial part in stabilizing Nigeria’s economy. His academic credentials include law and history degrees from Keele University England and a Master’s in Maritime and Commercial Law from King’s College London.
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This key appointment leverages Senator Nwoko’s extensive background in law, politics, and philanthropy, positioning him to lead efforts in addressing historical injustices.
He is also celebrated for his legislative work, including the Malaria Eradication Project and various bills aimed at national development.
His international experience, including being called to the English Bar as a Barrister at law of Lincoln’s Inn and serving as Secretary-General of Nigerian Legal Practitioners in the UK, adds a global perspective to his leadership. This, combined with his dedication to humanitarian causes and environmental advocacy, makes him exceptionally suited to chair the committee focused on reparations and repatriation.
Senator Nwoko has been at the forefront of legislative efforts to demand reparations for historical injustices and mitigate neocolonialism in Nigeria and other African nations. He has also written to the British Prime Minister, demanding an apology and reparations for the inhuman and degrading treatment during slavery and the exploitation of African resources by colonial oppressors.
“This Committee, though novel, is poised to lead the charge in addressing the legacies of slavery, colonialism, and exploitation, ensuring that the voices of those affected are heard and reparations are sought. Even those whom one form of injustice or the other has been meted, can find hope for consideration, compensation and inclusion. We need to unite for the progress of our nation, our people and the whole of Africa.”
“As a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales, he is well-positioned to lead this unique committee and carry forward from where Moshood Abiola left off,” Nwoko’s aide noted.
