It is one hundred days today, since Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, DSSRS, took an oath of office as the Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District in Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly.
Without doubt, the distinguished Senator is arguably the most outstanding lawmaker and politician in Cross River State today.
Senator Jarigbe made history during the February 25th general elections by becoming the first candidate to defeat an incumbent State Governor of Cross River State in a Senatorial poll.
While the parameter of 100 days for the evaluation of performance of political office holders may seem short, it is usually indicative of the direction and value the official brings to bear on the instruments of governance and a pointer to the trajectory of the new helmsman.
Despite the distraction by the former governor of Cross River State, Sen. Benedict Ayade, who challenged his victory at the Tribunal, Senator Jarigbe has demonstrated his usual focus and determination in continuing to carry out his extensive programs, projects and interventions in the Northern Senatorial District of Cross River State. The subsequent decision of the tribunal to uphold his victory demonstrates the commitment and professionalism that guides every initiative undertaken by the distinguished Senator, from the conduct of his elections to the discharge of his responsibilities to his Constituency.
Being one of the most sought-after Nigerian lawmakers, Senator Jarigbe was meritoriously appointed Chairman, Senate Committee on Gas, and membership of various Senate committees. Also, the lawmaker has within 100 days in the 10th Senate executed 38 projects, programmes, key releases and interventions which are listed below;
1). Construction of Six (6) Classrooms Block at Community Primary School Inyie-Ukan, Gakem, Bekwarra LGA.
(Completed)
2). Construction of Six (6) Classrooms Block at St Patrick’s Primary School, Ibil, Ogoja LGA.
(Completed)
3). Construction of Six (6) Classrooms Block at St. Pius Primary School Nkpakna, Ekajuk 1, Ogoja LGA.
(Completed)
4). Construction of Six (6) Classrooms Block at Mbube West Secondary School Ekumtak, Mbube West 1, Ogoja LGA.
(Completed)
5). Construction of Six (6) Classrooms Block at Community Secondary School, Uhutu, Bishiri South, Obanliku LGA.
(Completed)
6). Construction of Six (6) Classrooms Block at Community Primary School Begiaba, Bendi 11, Obanliku LGA.
(Completed)
7). Construction of Six (6) Classrooms Block at Oe’Yi Onwu Secondary Grammar School Yahe, Yala LGA. (Completed)
8). Construction of Six (6) Classrooms Block at Primary School Ejakpe Ukutia, Utugwang North, Obudu LGA. (Completed)
9. Construction and Furnishing of Three Classrooms Block at Migrant Science and Technical College, Okambi, Obudu LGA.
10). Construction of Three (3) Classrooms Block at Community Primary School Dam Road, Ukwel-Obudu, Obudu LGA. (Completed)
11. Construction of Three (3) Classrooms Block at Government Primary School, Bugene, Sankwala, Obanliku LGA.
(Ongoing)
12. Construction of Three (3) Classrooms Block at RCM Primary School Begiaba, Obudu LGA.
(Ongoing)
13. Construction of Three (3) Classrooms Block at Community Primary School Ubepa, Bekwarra LGA.
(Ongoing)
14. Construction of Three (3) Classrooms Block at Community Primary School Egbe Mbube, Ogoja LGA. (Completed)
15. Construction of Three (3) Classrooms Block at Community Primary School Ekpogryinya, Ogoja LGA. (Ongoing)
16. Construction of Three (3) Classrooms Block at St. Mary Primary School Ndok, Ogoja LGA. (Ongoing)
17. Construction of Three (3) Classrooms Block at St. Charles Primary School Ukpe, Ogoja LGA. (Ongoing)
18. Construction of Three (3) Classrooms Block at Community Primary School Ishindede, Nkum, Ogoja LGA.
(Ongoing)
19. Renovation of Four (4) Classrooms Block at Secred Heart School, Ezekwe/Okpodon, Yala LGA.
20. Construction of 1.5km Ibil-Abakpa Road “Alladim Section” (Ongoing)
21. Rehabilitation of Abakpa-Ndok Road in Ogoja LGA (Completed)
22. Construction of Egbe, Oboso Ojirim Road, Ogoja LGA
(Completed)
23. Construction of Olachor Okpoma Ward Road, Yala LGA.
(Completed)
24. Construction of Aliforkpa Road, Yala LGA (Ongoing)
25. Construction of 1.5km Yahe-Ukelle road (Ongoing)
26. Construction of Ukpagada Bridge, Ogoja LGA. (Ongoing)
27. Construction of Igwo Road, Obudu LGA. (Ongoing)
28. Construction of Solar Powered Borehole at Egoja Edim, Ogoja LGA. (Ongoing)
29. Construction of Solar Powered Borehole at Ohong, Obudu LGA. ( Ongoing)
30. Construction of Solar Powered Boreholes at Okpaka, Wanokom, Yala LGA. (Ongoing)
31. Construction of Solar Powered Borehole at Ugbakoko, Becheve, Obanliku LGA. (Ongoing)
32. Construction of Solar Powered Borehole at Ijegbemi, Mfuma/Nrigom, Yala LGA. (Ongoing)
33. Construction of Solar Powered Borehole at Sankwala, Obanliku LGA. (Ongoing)
34. Construction of Solar Powered Borehole at Mfamju Ibil, Ogoja LGA. (Ongoing)
35. Construction of Solar Powered Borehole at Utanga, Obanliku LGA.(Ongoing)
36. Construction of Solar Powered Borehole at Belesa, Bishiri North, Obanliku LGA.(Ongoing)
37. Construction of Solar Powered Borehole at Mbagide, Ogoja LGA.
(Ongoing)
38. Donation of 100 Bundles of Roofing Zinc and Cash to Communities Affected by Windstorm in Bekwarra LGA.
These among others are the reasons why he is nicknamed “Mr. Project” by his constituents and other well-meaning Nigerians.