BBC13 Mar 2026
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Onawo Mohammed Ogoshi
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Born~1953 (~73)
StateNasarawa →
GenderMale
QualificationFSLC GRADE II CERTIFICATE NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY
Onawo Mohammed Ogoshi is a Nigerian politician from Nasarawa. They have contested 1 election (1 win) across 1 party. Most recent: 2023 Nigerian Senate Elections as Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate.
Political Career
Biography
Mohammed Ogoshi Onawo is a Nigerian politician, a businessman, a philanthropist and a member of the 10th Senate from Nasarawa South Senatorial District on the ticket of the People's Democratic Party.
He has held political roles and contributed to the development of his state and nation.
Party Positions
Policy positions from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s manifesto.
Anti-corruption
PDP commits to strengthening anti-corruption institutions (EFCC & ICPC) and enforcing transparency reforms, including asset declaration laws and removal of immunity clauses for public officials.
Education
Ensure free education up to Junior Secondary School (JSS1) level and commit to revamping tertiary education.
Energy
PDP pledges to eliminate gas flaring, enforce air pollution regulations, complete deregulation of downstream petroleum sector, and lay gas pipelines nationwide for industrial use.
Environment & Climate
Commits to reclaiming and rehabilitating land devastated by desertification and soil erosion through afforestation in affected areas.
Healthcare
Provide free medical services for pregnant women and children under five years, rehabilitate health facilities in each LGA, and support local production of essential drugs.
Infrastructure
Accelerate the completion of key rail projects, including standard gauge rail lines between Lagos and Kano (Phase 1) and Port Harcourt to Jos (Phase 2), by privatizing or concessioning the Nigerian Railway Corporation to private operators.
Reliefs and scholarships
Introduce a service compact (SERVICOM) aimed at improving governance through enhanced engagement with the public sector.
Security & Defense
PDP plans to refine recruitment methods, retrain personnel, improve logistics, and strengthen early warning systems for police reform.
Technology & Digital
Will establish internet/computer learning centers in all LGAs, provide computers for secondary schools, and enforce local content policy for telecom equipment.
In The News
Channels Television12 Mar 2026
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Senate approves creation of rangers service to tackle illegal miningDaily Trust22 Oct 2025
Senate Passes Bill To Establish Mine RangersDaily Trust8 Oct 2025
Senate Proposes 10-year Passport Ban On Nigerians Convicted AbroadThe Nation Newspaper8 Oct 2025
Senate honours late Senator Ewuga with minute silenceThe Nation Newspaper8 Oct 2025
Senate proposes 10-year passport ban on Nigerians convicted abroadTheCable7 Oct 2025
Senate considers bill to withdraw passports of Nigerians convicted abroadThe Nation Newspaper7 Oct 2025
Senate proposes 10-year passport ban on Nigerians convicted abroadThe Nation Newspaper7 Oct 2025
Senate proposes 10-year passport ban on Nigerians convicted abroadThe Guardian Nigeria News18 Jan 2025
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