The member representing Okene I state constituency in the Kogi State House of Assembly, Honourable Lawi AT Ahmed says he thank God for giving him the power to fulfill almost all the campaign promises he made seventeen months ago.
In a chat with Kogireports, Hon. Lawi shared his experience so far as a legislator. He said he has carried his constituents along in all his dealings since his inauguration as a member of the State House of Assembly to represent Okene I constituency.
“When I came on board, I formed an advisory council made up of intelligent people in my constituency to develop an action plan. A major part of this plan rests on need for intervention to ameliorate the scourge of scarcity of water. I have responded by rehabilitating some non-functional boreholes in four wards of my constituency”, he said.
“Also, the plan pointed out the need to assist some secondary school leavers gain admission into tertiary institutions and offsetting their tuition fees. I thank God Almighty, I have ensured that some of my constituents continue their academic pursuits.
“I have also tried to attend to any of my constituents that needed my attention. I have been able to fund the surgeries of some constituents whose health situation required such.
“On the floor of the House, I have moved motions that have direct impact on the wellbeing of my constituents. One of these was the motion calling on the state government to halt the extortion of students by lecturers in our tertiary institutions.
“Today, 16th November, 2016, I just donated five thousand (5000) foreign school bags and ten thousand (10000) exercise books to the pupils of public primary schools across the wards in my constituency”
