KWALE/Nigeria: The Ndokwa Neku Union (NNU) has clarified that it is not seeking to change the name of the Ndokwa-Ukwuani Federal Constituency to Ndoshimili-Ukwuani, stressing that any alteration to the name of a federal constituency is a constitutional matter.
The President-General of the NNU, Chief Amechi Asugwuni, made the clarification on Sunday, August 30, 2026, while addressing the union’s Town Hall Meeting for Ndokwa West Local Government Area at Ndokwa House, Kwale.
Asugwuni said the NNU’s ongoing grassroots consultations were not designed to pursue a change of name but to bring the people together and identify issues around which they could build a common development agenda.
He urged members of Ndokwa to avoid allowing the constituency-name question to create divisions between Ndoshimili and Ukwuani, saying the union’s priority was to promote unity and secure development for the people.
“NNU is not planning to change our name or constituency name. What we are doing is deliberating on what will unite us,” he said.
The NNU leader explained that while individuals or groups might have opinions about the name of the constituency, any formal change would have to follow the constitutional procedure governing the creation, alteration or renaming of federal constituencies.
He therefore urged the people to move beyond sentiments and concentrate on issues that could improve their living conditions, strengthen their collective voice and attract government attention to the area.
“Nobody should bring division among us. Our name remains Ndokwa-Ukwuani Federal Constituency. Changing the name is a constitutional issue. Our agenda here is: what can we do to bring development and unite us?” Asugwuni said.
He cautioned against allowing disagreements over the location or ownership of government projects and interventions to generate further divisions, stressing that development should be viewed from the perspective of its overall benefit to the Ndokwa people.
According to him, the history and identity of Ndokwa encompass both Ndoshimili and Ukwuani, making unity essential to the region’s ability to articulate its interests and engage governments effectively.
He said the NNU would continue to provide a platform where residents could express their views on matters affecting the region, adding that the union’s objective was to develop a common blueprint based on the needs identified by the people.
The Town Hall Meeting, held under the theme “The Masses’ Voice is Supreme,” formed part of the NNU’s ongoing consultations across the three local government areas of Ndokwa.
Asugwuni said the decision to take the engagement to the grassroots was informed by the need to ensure that development plans for the region reflected the views and priorities of the people.
He identified electricity, infrastructure, political participation and accountability as some of the issues requiring sustained attention.
On electricity, he renewed the NNU’s advocacy for an Independent Power Project (IPP) step-down and encouraged residents to support electrification initiatives being undertaken by the Delta State Government.
He said improved electricity supply would help businesses, stimulate economic activities and improve living conditions in Ndokwa communities.
Asugwuni also urged elected and appointed officials to remain accountable to the people, saying citizens should not limit their participation in governance to voting during elections.
He called for increased political participation among Ndokwa residents, expressing concern over what he described as declining voting strength in the area.
He said a stronger electoral presence would give the people greater leverage in engaging governments and demanding development.
The NNU president-general further called on the people to preserve their cultural identity, identifying the Ndokwa anthem, cultural activities and Ndokwa Day celebrations as avenues for promoting unity and a common sense of identity.
The Town Hall series began in Ukwuani Local Government Area on August 16 at Dorcas Event Centre, Obiaruku. The Ndokwa West meeting held on August 30 at Ndokwa House, Kwale, while the Ndokwa East session is scheduled for September 6 at Ashaka Event Hall, Ashaka.
The union said the meetings would bring together traditional rulers, community leaders, political leaders, clan presidents-general, CDC chairmen, women and youth representatives, farmers, business owners, professionals, craftsmen and other stakeholders.
The consultations are expected to provide the NNU with views from different sections of Ndokwa for consideration in developing its broader agenda for unity, infrastructure, accountability and sustainable development.
