The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara has listed massive projects he is poised to complete before the end of this year, all in an effort to ensure that democratic dividends trickle down to various communities in his constituency.
Among the projects to be delivered include, the long-abandoned Oboro – Okagwe Road, Achara Ihechiowa, Ufuele Aku, Ibinna Ihenta Ohafia Road among others.
Hon. Ibe, while giving a report on his Facebook wall to his valued constituents said, “I am committed to transparency and keeping to my campaign promise to hold periodic town hall meetings to enlighten my constituents on events and also get direct feedback from you. I recently held our regular town hall meetings in Arochukwu (February 16th) and Ohafia (February 17th).
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“While this open forum for discussion may be a new experience for some, I was encouraged by the strong turnout. Your active participation is crucial for effective representation.”
In giving a progress update, the lawmaker said, “As discussed at the meetings, projects for the first year will prioritize wards based on the selection as agreed in our previous meeting with evidence attached. With which we are allocated, rest assured, all agreed-upon projects listed below will be delivered this year.”
See projects and communities below:
1. AROCHUKWU WARD 1;
FACILITATE THE COMPLETION OF THE PROVISION OF BIOTECHNOLOGY AQUACULTURE PRODUCTION(HATCHERY) (IN BIODEC AROCHUKWU)
CONSTRUCTION OF ALL IN ONE SOLAR POWERED BOREHOLE
FACILITATE THE SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY (INSTALLATION OF SOLAR ENERGY, STEPPING DOWN OF LIGHT FROM TRANSFORMER, INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION OF ARMORED CABLES) (IN BIOTECH AROCHUKWU CENTRE)
TRAINING, EMPOWERMENT AND GRANT FOR FARMERS AND MARKET WOMEN AND YOUTHS
2. IKWUN IHECHIOWA WARD;
CONSTRUCTION OF ALL IN ONE SOLAR POWERED BOREHOLE IN SELECTED AREAS
TRAINING, EMPOWERMENT AND GRANT FOR FARMERS AND MARKET WOMEN AND YOUTHS
3. OHAEKE WARD;
TRAINING, EMPOWERMENT AND GRANT FOR FARMERS AND MARKET WOMEN AND YOUTHS
FACILITATE THE GENERAL MAINTENANCE OF UMUAHIA – BENDE – OHAFIA ROAD
INSTALLATION OF ALL-IN-ONE SOLAR POWER STREET LIGHTS IN SELECTED AREAS
FACILITATE THE REPAIRS OF BRIDGE ERODED EMBANKMENT, APPROACHES, AND GUARD RAILS OF OMENUKO BRIDGE
4. ISIAMA WARD;
REHABILITATION OF OBORO, NDI UDUMA UKWU, NDI AKU, NKWEBI, OKAGWE OHAFIA ROAD
INSTALLATION OF ALL-IN-ONE SOLAR POWER STREET LIGHTS IN OBORO, NDI UDUMA UKWU, NDI AKU, NKWEBI
FACILITATE THE ONGOING CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING MODERN SKILL ACQUISITION CENTER IN ELU OHAFIA, OHAFIA, L.G.A, OF ABIA STATE
FACILITATE THE ONGOING CONSTRUCTION OF 5 CLASS ROOM BLOCKS WITH ICT LABORATORY/HEADTEACHER OFFICE, AT EBIRI PRIMARY SCHOOL, ELU BY NDDC
FACILITATE THE ONGOING CONSTRUCTION OF 2 MOTORIZED BOREHOLES WITH OVERHEAD TANKS OF 3000 LITERS IN ELU OHAFIA BY NDDC
INSTALLATION OF ALL-IN-ONE SOLAR STREET LIGHTS IN MAJOR DAILY MARKETS IN ISIAMA WARD
5. NDI ETITI NKPORO WARD;
REHABILITATION OF NKPORO – OHAFIA – NGUZU ROAD
FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF NKPORO-ABIRIBA-OHAFIA ROAD
TRAINING, EMPOWERMENT AND GRANT FOR FARMERS AND MARKET WOMEN AND YOUTHS
SUPPLY OF PALLIATIVES TO IDPS IN NKPORO COMMUNITY
6. OKAMU OHAFIA WARD;
REHABILITATION OF UFUELE AKU OHAFIA ROAD
SUPPLY OF PALLIATIVES TO IDPS IN AMANGWU, OKON AND EZIAFOR COMMUNITY
TRAINING, EMPOWERMENT AND GRANT FOR FARMERS AND MARKET WOMEN AND YOUTHS
INSTALLATION OF ALL-IN-ONE SOLAR POWER STREETLIGHTS
There are more to these projects as we progress with procurements, I we will see how we can come up with more funds to attend to some other roads that may not have been captured but requires emergency attention like (Ibina Ihenta Road, Achara Ihechiowa Road and many others to be rehabilitated as well.
Transparency: Open communication is key.
According to him, “This note, and future online updates, aim to keep you informed about my work in the House of Representatives.”
He also vowed to embrace transparency through open communication with his constituents which he does through periodic townhall meetings.
“I look forward to continuing the conversation in our next Town Hall meeting. For future updates and engagement opportunities, please follow my official online channels (Facebook:ibeokwara X:ibeokwara and Instagram:ibeokwara ) website: www.ibeokwara.com. Or call: 07012932406”