The Deputy Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Pius Chukwuma Okoye (Ozo Mkpuluobi Amawbia) has disbursed cash worth two million, four hundred thousand naira to 20 of his constituents to the continuation of his efforts to cushion the effects of the economic hardship bedeviling the country.
The exercise is the second phase of the empowerment programme geared towards looking after the poorest of the poor in the society and supporting their businesses.
Addressing the gathering at his compound in Amawbia, Honourable Okoye who also represents Awka South II Constituency, explained that the gesture was designed to complement the efforts of Governor Chukwuma Soludo in delivering democracy dividends to the people despite political affiliations.
The Anambra Deputy Speaker revealed that a monitoring team will continue to keep a close watch on the beneficiaries to ensure judicious use of the cash awards.
The Lawmaker appreciated Governor Chukwuma Soludo for his giant efforts in repositioning the constituency with developmental projects and assured the unalloyed support of the area to his second term bid.
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In their remarks, the Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA in Awka South Local Government Area , Barrister Chukwuma Lawrence and former Deputy Speaker of Anambra state House of Assembly, Honourable Harford Oseke noted that Right Honourable Okoye has justified the mandate given to him by his people through the empowerment of his constituents and enjoined the people to be faithful to the All Progressives Grand Alliance as the party is committed to delivering the dividends of democracy.
Some of the beneficiaries, Mr. Ekene Odogwu and Lady Chinyere Anagor whose children’s school fees were fully paid by the lawmaker described the legislator as a blessing to their lives and promised to put the fund into good use as his quality leadership has brought quality and accessible health care to his people.
They revealed that the unarguable truth is that Hon Okoye, has shown constant capacity and forthrightness in accounting for the mandate given to him and will perform even better in the federal house of representatives, listing some other empowerment programme of the legislation to include the presentation of over 15 tricycles, 25 hair dryers, 50 sewing machines, 15 chest freezers, 12 grinding machines, sienna vehicles, cars and motorcycles to help his constituents become self reliant and employers of labour.
– By Chibuzo Obidike ( ABS News )
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