... another round of empowerment slated for October
...as constituents pass vote of confidence on Macaire
by Mfonobong Ukpong & Treasure Esop
A business cash grant of N10 million(Ten million), 22 vehicles, 5 Mini buses, 5 tricycle-Keke, 50 Motorcycles and 40 Industrial sewing machines were on Friday 25th March, 2022 distributed to lucky beneficiaries drawn from the two local government areas of Ikono and Ini by the House of Representatives Member representing IKONO/INI Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon. Emmanuel Ukpong Udo, popularly known as Macaire.
The empowerment items marking the 5th phase of the lawmakers conscious efforts in touching lives of his people positively, were disbursed at the Methodist Central School, Ndiya in Ikono during the occasion of the constituency briefing and empowerment ceremony hosted by the federal lawmaker.
Presenting the items to beneficiaries, Hon. Ukpong-Udo, a first term lawmaker thanked his constituents for giving him their mandate to represent them at the National Assembly, and used the opportunity to highlight some of his legislative engagements at the Green chamber in the past three years including, bills and motion, oversight function, economic empowerment of Constituents, education and human capital development, the Macaire Mother and Child Care Programme, U-Martha Ambassadors programme, welfare and infrastructural development, securing job opportunities at private and federal establishments for the people of Ikono and Ini, among several others.
In his speech, the IKONO/INI Federal Representative stated; "This a grassroot event. I just want to inform you that we had set aside today for constituency briefing and empowerment of my constituents. I have a bigger empowerment by October".
"On 23rd february, 2019 the good people of IKONO/INI Federal Constituency went to the polls and by the grace of God unanimously sent me to represent them at the National Assembly. It is therefore imperative that, as a messenger of the people, i come back to give an account of my stewardship so far in the Green chamber. My decision to embark on this political journey came from the desire to impact positively on the lives of Akwa Ibom people at large, and more particularly, my people of Ikono and Ini local government areas. I was not satisfied with the little i was able to do within the confines of my professional career to help our people, and this motivated me to venture into the political terrain where i believe i would be able to make greater input into the progress of a wider cross-section of people"
The lawmaker disclosed that he has so far given a total of 30 cars to his Constituents in less than 3 years, since he got into the National Assembly.
"I have been able to give 30 vehicles in less than 3 years if you add 22 to the once gives so far".
The highest beneficiary in the N10 million business grant got a cheque of N3million from the lawmaker, while others received N1.5 million, and N1million respectively.
Declaring the event open, Chairman on the occasion, Barr. Godwill Umoh who is the Chairman, Assembly Service Commission commended Hon. Emmanuel Ukpong-Udo for being exceptional in his representation, adding that in the history of legislative representation of Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency, Hon. Emmanuel Ukpong-Udo has no rival, and applauded him for redefining legislative representation in the federal constituency.
A former Federal Lawmaker who represented IKONO/INI, Engr. Iboro Ekanem confessed that Macaire has surpassed him, as he has done what he(Iboro Ekanem) could not do during his time in the Green chamber, saying he deserves another mandate to consolidate on his superlative representation at the National Assembly.
Also speaking, the Chairman of Ikono Local Government Council, Mr. Nyakno Uwemedimo Okoibu, his Ini local government counterpart, Mr. Israel idaisin, the federal constituency, the Deputy Chapter Chairman of PDP in Ikono, Obong isantim Ernest Bassey, Chairman of all Ward Chairmen in Ikono, Obong Mike Eneh, Barr. Inyang Idim, MPM Coordinator in Ikono, Sir. Victor Etefia who is an aide to Governor Udom Emmanuel, and the Clan Head of Ndiya ikot idaha all extolled the National Assembly Member for not disappointing them.
The party representative, Isantim Bassey had this to say about the lawmaker; "On-behalf of PDP we are overwhelmed with what EMMANUEL Ukpong udo has brought to the Party. The party is delighted and proud of his representation. On this note, let me say here that one good turn deserves another"
Obong Mike Eneh said; on-behalf of all the ward Chairmen let me say the party is happy with your performance".
For Barr. Inyang idim who hails from Ini local government area, "Macaire's capacity in the Green chamber is superlative and let me reaffirm our confidence vote on the lawmaker"
Ini Council Chairman, Israel Idaisin accompanied by his wife to the event on his part noted; "Why iam identifying with Macaire is because he had done well. He has performed creditably well, and I'm here because he represents Ikono and Ini. "Those of our People seeking to replace Macaire in the House of Representatives, will they be able to square up with Macaire's style of representation? That's the question they should ask themselves".
The Council Chairman of Ikono, Mr. Okoibu in his remarks observed "If we have more good people like Macaire in Ikono, this Local Government Area would be better".
Receiving the Items, the beneficiaries were full of appreciation to Hon. Emmannuel Ukpong-Udo for being outstanding in his representation, saying Ikono/Ini has never been this lucky in the history of legislative representation at the Federal House of Representative. They said Macaire deserves a second term to enable him consolidate, and declared their support for his reelection as they were hopeful that a second term mandate for Hon. Ukpong-Udo would further attract more goodies to IKONO and INI.
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