The Member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, has marked his two years in office with a massive empowerment programme, distributing cars, tricycles, sewing machines, freezers, motorcycles, trucks and other livelihood-support items to constituents.
The gesture, he said, is aimed at accelerating the socio-economic level of his people, while assuring them that more benefits are on the way.
Speaking at the second edition of his empowerment programme held at the Onuaku Primary School Field, Uturu, Abia State, Ogah said the initiative was motivated by the love and support he received from the constituency since his election.
According to him, the essence of the empowerment was to boost the economic and social emancipation of his constituents. “The day I was declared winner of the House of Representatives election for Isuikwuato/Umunneochi, I was overwhelmed by the love my people showed me. I am planning that before next year, every ward in my constituency will have a tractor so our people can go to the farm easily”.
Ogah commended Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, for delivering dividends of democracy to Abians, describing him as a visionary leader whose actions speak for themselves. He appreciated the Governor’s support and the synergy between them, citing the payment of long-standing salary arrears, improved welfare for traditional rulers and restoration of security in his constituency as clear indicators of people-centered governance.
Assuring that Governor Otti would receive 100 percent support from Isuikwuato/Umunneochi in the next general election, Ogah stressed that leadership is a call to service, not self-aggrandizement. He urged other elected officials to continue supporting the Governor in transforming Abia State.
The federal lawmaker also highlighted his legislative contributions, noting that he has attracted several projects to his constituency. He appealed to beneficiaries of the empowerment items to make good use of them and resist the temptation to sell them.
Representing Governor Otti at the event, the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Kenneth Kalu, praised Ogah for his outstanding representation, describing the empowerment initiative as the true definition of leadership.
He urged the constituents to sustain their support for Ogah.
Similarly, the Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, represented by Rt. Hon. Mark Essien, described Ogah as one of the best performing lawmakers in the 10th National Assembly. He called on constituents to acknowledge his hard work and ensure he returns for a second term.
Meanwhile, the Member representing Isialangwa North/South Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Ginger Onwusibe, who attended to show solidarity, said he came to celebrate with his friend and brother and to tell the people of Isuikwuato/Umunneochi that Ogah deserves another term.
In his homily, the Methodist Bishop of Isuikwuato Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. O. C. Chiemeka, commended Ogah for empowering his people. He urged beneficiaries to make judicious use of the items and continue supporting the lawmaker.
“If one can take care of what belongs to another, tomorrow he will receive his own. What you are getting today is a trial; if you use it well, God will give you more”,he said.
The Cleric added that Ogah must go for a second tenure because he has worked for it.
Highlight of the event was the distribution of the empowerment items to various beneficiaries.
Reacting, some beneficiaries who spoke with our reporter, appreciated the Hon Ogah for feeling the purse of the people, adding that the items would go a long way in changing their lives and as well, help alleviate the source of likelihood.
