…constituents assures him of continuous support and prayers
The member representing the good people of Ogoja/Yala federal constituency, Hon. Godwin Offiono today in separate town hall meetings in Ogoja and Yala LGAs, interacted with his constituents.
The MP remarked that the purpose of the meetings was to update the constituents on his journey so far in the National Assembly and also get their thoughts and suggestions, to shape his approach towards further development of the constituency. He also commended the constituents for their support so far.
The Constituents through various representatives expressed their appreciation to the MP for his performance so far and encouraged him to intensify efforts towards more projects. They urged the MP to conduct a needs assessment of all wards and develop a development plan according to the needs of all wards in the constituency because different wards have their peculiar needs.
Hon. Offiono while reacting, commended the constituents for their advice and assured them of full implementation as many more projects are underway through himself and the senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Senator Jarigbe Agom. He informed that, going forward projects will be strategically cited, and empowerment will be done carrying everyone along according to their needs.
Furthermore, as a way of appreciation, the MP disbursed about N20m to constituents across the 24 wards of Ogoja/Yala, including various groups and non-indigenous communities: Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba and Bekwarra communities. Others include NUT and Principals Union, CAN and Muslim community, Students and Youths bodies, representatives of APC, LP among other groups.
The event also witnessed the presentation of awards and gifts by the organisers of Yala Leadership Summit, and Tinapa Sports Club of Calabar, to the MP. The former councillor of Okpoma ward, Hon. Raphael Ikade who was a staunch member of APC and his mammoth supporters alongside Labour Party members defected to PDP. The defectors were received by the PDP State Chairman, Hon. Barr. Ven Ikem, Yala Chapter Chairman, Mr Elijah Okache, State Vice Chairman North, Chief Austin Edibe and state Youth Leader, Comrade Bonny Brown, where the defectors alluded to the purposeful representation of the PDP leadership amongst other genuine intentions as their reasons for dumping the APC and LP.
The town hall meetings were attended by the PDP state executive headed by Hon. Vena Ikem, Royal Fathers, representatives of all Political Parties, political wards, Religious groups, etc
The MP seized the opportunity to inspect the ongoing construction of an ultra-modern divisional police headquarters at Okpoma, Yala LGA facilitated by him.