Enugu legislator side-steps palliatives-distribution tragedies, doles out empowerment items to constituents at colourful ceremony

Hon. Eze hails Governor Mbah, says all credit for his legislative achievements so far goes to the Governor for ‘providing the conducive atmosphere for us to operate’

From IKECHUKWU NNADI, Nsukka

A Member of the Enugu State House of Assembly representing Igbo-Eze North Constituency 1, Hon. Ejike Eze, has gifted members of his constituency with empowerment items running into millions of naira, in fulfilment of his campaign promises.

Hon. Eze dolled out motorcycles, tricycle, food grinding machines and university scholarships as part of his campaign promises to the people.

Speaking yesterday – Monday, December 23 – at his residence in Okata Ozzi, Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of the State, Hon. Eze, who is also the Chief Whip of the Enugu State House of Assembly, urged the beneficiaries and other members of the constituency to give credit for his empowerment and achievements he recorded so far to Governor Peter Mbah who, according to him, provided them with a conducive environment to operate.

“I am following the footsteps of Governor Mbah’s good governance in the state; whatever appreciation you have for me should be redirected to the Governor because he is the one who provided us with the leadership and conducive environment for us to operate,” Hon. Eze popularly known as Ejike Nwa Nsukka, enthused.

“The Governor’s quality leadership and human-oriented governance in the state is the reason for the ongoing smart school, healthcare facility, road construction and other numerous development projects going on across the state simultaneously,” he said.

The lawmaker explained that he decided to carry out the empowerment programme in fulfilment of his election campaign promises of giving the constituency effective and quality representation.

“My people have done their part by trusting me with their mandate to go and represent them in the Enugu State House of Assembly; it is now my turn to fulfil my promises to them with quality and effective representation which this empowerment is one of it.

“Today, to the glory of God, I am giving out 10 brand new motorcycles to beneficiaries from each of the 10 political wards under the constituency, the same is also applicable to the 10 university scholarships from admission to graduation to each, with extra two candidates nominated by Ezike Diamond Club, Nigeria.

“15 food grinding machines are for party women leaders and other recommended women, the idea is to empower them to be self-reliant and support their families,” he said.

Eze also announced a surprise package of a tricycle to one Mr. Omar Vincent whose loyalty, support and service to him at no cost, the legislator said, are second to none and unconditional.

He urged the beneficiaries of the empowerment items and scholarships to make judicious use of them.

“I am sounding a note of warning especially to those that benefited from the motorcycle not to resell it or give it out for hire purchase, because the essence of giving it to them is to help them feed themselves and their families as well as help people around.

“I will keep an eye on all of you, and we will reward any of you who demonstrates hard work and show evidence of utilizing this opportunity with another motorcycle by this time next year,” he said.

Speaking at the occasion, Hon, Dr. Kelechi Ameh, a PDP Chieftain in Igbo-Eze North LGA, who gave over one million naira to the beneficiaries of the motorcycle and tricycle to enable them to fuel their motorcycles and tricycle, noted that the gesture was in support of the honourable member who is empowering members of his constituency.

Ameh assured that the constituency would continue to give the honourable member as well as the administration of Governor Peter Mbah their maximum support.

Mr. Ayogu Abah, from Ozzi Ward 7, who spoke on behalf of other beneficiaries of the empowerment programme, expressed their joy at benefiting from the empowerment items and pledged to make judicious use of them.

“I promise on behalf of other beneficiaries that we will make judicious use of these empowerment items and will continue to pray and support Hon. Eze, as well as remain patriotic to the Administration of Governor Peter Mbah.

Hon. Clifford Obe, Member, representing Igbo-Eze North Constituency II in the Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon. Solomon Onah, representing Udenu Constituency in the Enugu State House of Assembly, HRH, Igwe Cyril Ayogu, Chairman, Igbo-Eze North council of traditional rulers; Hon. Ejike Itodo, immediate past Igbo-Eze North council chairman, were among the dignitaries present during the occasion.

The high point of the occasion was the handing over of the empowerment items to their respective beneficiaries.