Bomba Dauda
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Sam Atung, has expressed satisfaction with the performance of Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, declaring that the lawmaker has provided impactful representation to the people of Southern Kaduna.
Atung made the remarks while speaking with journalists after a closed-door meeting between members of the Southern Kaduna lawyers forum and the senator at the Kafanchan High Court.
He described the gathering as a demonstration of solidarity and support for Katung’s leadership, noting that the senator’s track record in the National Assembly has justified the confidence reposed in him.
“We are satisfied, and that is why we have come out in our numbers to identify with him,” Atung said.
He emphasised that politics is fundamentally about governance and the allocation of resources, adding that effective representation requires strategic engagement at the national level.
“Politics is about who gets what, when and how. Governance is about the allocation of resources, and within that framework, representation is critical,” he stated.
According to him, Southern Kaduna needs a senator with national reach and influence who can attract development to the region.
“In Southern Kaduna, politics is local. We need a senator who is well exposed, a national team player who understands how to press the right buttons so that the dividends of democracy can accrue to our people,” he added.
Atung described the period leading to the 2027 elections as a defining moment for the region, urging stakeholders to make informed decisions.
He commended Katung for facilitating key federal projects, including the establishment of a federal university in the district through legislation he sponsored, as well as the ongoing Federal Medical Centre project.
“Today, we are proud owners of a federal university in our senatorial district. This is a major milestone,” he said.
He further praised the senator’s ability to deliver results despite being in the opposition, attributing this to his pragmatic approach and collaboration with the majority party and the executive arm of government.
Looking ahead, Atung called for continuity in leadership, noting that greater achievements could be recorded with stronger political support.
He also urged political actors, particularly lawyers, to approach politics with a sense of service, discipline, and commitment to public good, stressing that leadership must prioritise the interests of the people over personal ambition.
