Biography
Mohammed Ogoshi Onawo is a Nigerian politician, businessman, and philanthropist currently serving as Senator for Nasarawa South Senatorial District under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). He has previously held several public offices: he served in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly from 2003 to 2011 (including as Speaker from 2003-2007), and later represented the Awe/Doma/Keana Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives from 2011 to 2019, where he chaired committees on Industries and Information & Communication Technology.
In the 2023 general election, Onawo defeated the incumbent Senator to win his seat in the Senate. He is involved in legislative work, especially related to investment, infrastructure, education, and health. He also runs the Onawo Foundation, which supports community development, vocational skills training, healthcare outreach, and educational empowerment in his constituency.
Sponsored Bills
| BN | Title | Date Sponsored | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB193 | National Eye Centre Doma (Establishment) Bill, 2023 | Nov 07, 2023 | Passed | View |
| SB253 | Nigerian Mines Ranger Service (Establishment) Bill, 2023 | Nov 08, 2023 | Passed | View |
| SB50 | Resolutions of the National Assembly (Compliance & Binding Effect) Bill, 2023 | Jul 27, 2023 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
Motions Sponsored 1
| Motion | Date Filed | Outcome | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Need to provide relief materials and support to victims of a windstorm in Nasarawa State. | May 07, 2024 | Agreed to | View |
Petitions Presented 1
| Subject | On Behalf Of | Date Presented |
|---|---|---|
| Alleged gross misrepresentation of facts by Triata Nigeria Limited regarding the Lafia-Obi-Awe-Tunga Federal Road contract. | Tunga Development Association | Nov 28, 2023 |
