MEMBER representing Isoko South Constituency 1 in the Delta State
House of Assembly, Mr Okiemute Essien, has reaffirmed his commitment
towards improving the lives of people of his constituency through
articulate programmes and projects that would better their lives.
Essien, who stated this during his maiden town hall meeting with his
constituents in fulfillment of his electioneering campaign promises to
the people, said the meeting has provided a platform for him to interact
with his people.
Addressing the people during the meeting, which attracted leaders of
political parties, traditional chiefs, community leaders, professional
bodies, women and youth group as well as religious ministers held at the
Oleh Civic Centre, Oleh, the lawmaker said he has been able to
articulate, on issues affecting his constituency as a lawmaker.
Noting that the House recently passed a Bill on Anti-Kidnapping and
Terrorism which he co-sponsored to check the prevalent rate of
kidnapping in the state, Essien maintained that development could only
thrive in an atmosphere of peace and security hence the need to ensure
that peace prevails in all parts of the state.
On his empowerment programme, he said: “I have so far distributed 28
vehicles of different brands, 180 motorcycle, and also given out various
sums of money including N100,000 each to 92 persons, N50,000 each to136
persons among others.”
He said the gesture was to enable the beneficiaries boost their
businesses and other ventures, adding that “more persons will benefit in
the second phase as my empowerment programmes cuts across political
party lines.”
Culled: Vanguard
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