By Maymunah Zubair
The lawmaker representing Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency, Terseer Ugbor, has obtained his Expression of Interest and Nomination Form, formally signalling his intention to seek re-election to the House of Representatives.Ugbor, who serves as Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Environment, said his decision to pursue a second term is aimed at consolidating legislative gains and sustaining development initiatives in his constituency.
He noted that Kwande/Ushongo has, over the years, experienced a pattern of single-term representation, which he argued has slowed policy continuity and long-term progress.“With God’s grace, we will break the one-term cycle that has kept our constituency behind for many years,” he said.
His re-election move comes against the backdrop of ongoing legislative efforts in the environmental sector. Ugbor is among key lawmakers backing the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Bill currently before the House, which seeks to hold producers accountable for post-consumer waste and strengthen Nigeria’s waste management framework.
In addition to his parliamentary work, the lawmaker has also been active in international climate policy engagements. As Co-Chair of the Climate Parliament in Nigeria, he recently participated in a high-level dialogue at the United Nations Office on the proposed establishment of Green Energy Zones across communities in Nigeria.
The initiative is part of the Parliamentarians for Climate Finance (PCF) project, a programme of the Green Climate Fund implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in collaboration with Climate Parliament. It is expected to mobilise over $200 million in funding for renewable energy mini-grids targeting underserved communities.
Ugbor’s legislative and policy engagements have largely focused on environmental sustainability, climate finance, and energy access—areas that are expected to feature prominently as he seeks a return to the National Assembly.
