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It is believed that every present is a product of the past while the future is a product of the present. The Future can, depending on the driver decide to be a radical departure from a good past to a bad present or a bad present to a better future. If there is a radical departure from the status Quo, the initiator will be remembered by posterity as a most desired Change Agent.
It is in relation to the above assertion that I make bold to say Honourable Hassan Omale the Member Representing Ankpa, Omala and Olamaboro Federal Constituency has been able to set the ball rolling and will certainly engrave his name in the indelible memory of his constituents.
The activity flooded week commenced with the hosting of Zuma Coal Miners operating in Okobo -Enjema district of Ankpa Local government.
The Community representatives were led by their Member representing Ankpa II in the Kogi State House of Assembly and the motive was to agree on the modality of drafting a Community development agreement to enable it to be a “win- win” situation for the operating Company and the host community.
Recall that the Meeting is the third as the initial one was at Zuma headquarters, the second at Okobo Community and the third in the National assembly.
The Meeting at the National Assembly ended with all parties agreeing to engage the services of a legal team to draft a Community development agreement in line with the mining act and all laws of the federal republic of Nigeria in relation to Coal Mining.
The Honourable Members are on this course in response to the various petitions that were submitted to the office of Honourable Hassan Omale accusing Zuma Coal Mining company of abdicating its corporate social responsibility.
Posterity will certainly remember Honourable Benjamin Ikani Okolo representing Dekina/ Bassa and Honourable Emmanuel Egwu (Idah,Igala Mela,Ibaji/Ofu) as very responsible and concerned Igala Children who rose in support of their colleague Honourable Hassan Omale(Ankpa, Omalla /Olamaboro) and Honourable Rabiu Momoh Alfa( Ankpa II in Kogi House of Assembly) to achieve a most noble cause in the interest of Igala land.
The Legislative activities of the Member representing Ankpa, Omala and Olamaboro Federal Constituency now shifted home on the 20th January 2018 to fulfil his campaign promises to his people.
His first point of call was Omala Local Government to Flag off the Construction of Old Anyigba road and a three block of classroom at the LGEA Primary School Abejukolo.
Accompanied by the Member representing Ankpa II in Kogi State House of Assembly, Honourable Momoh Rabiu Alfa, The State Secretary APC Kogi State Barrister Tom Adejoh, Former Chairman Ankpa Local Government Honourable Yusuf Omale(Alhaji Achenyo), The Chairman Zone C Benue State Alhaji Murtala Mohammed Alhassan, Alhaji Khamilu Abdullahi, Major Idris Adejo(RTD), other APC stalwarts and religious leaders.
They were received by Well wishers led by The APC Chairman Omala Local Government Alhaji Danjuma Baba and other well-wishers. Their first point of call was the Palace of The Chairman Omala Traditional Council, His Royal Highness the “OJOGBA”
Present in the OJOGBA palace were his council of chiefs whom included the Onu of Abejukolo, The Onu of Icheke and the Ogohi of Akpacha.
After the traditional prayers and Kolanut breaking ceremony, The Ojogba told Honourable Hassan Omale that what he has come to Omala to do today is one of the development he has always clamored for.
He also said for Honourable Omale to have supported their children’s education, He will never be put to shame. The Ojogba further said he recalls that during the first visit of the legislator to his palace, the Honourable promised that Old Anyigba road which runs past his palace shall be constructed. He said Honourable Omale has “worked his talk”
In his Royal Tongue as a royal Father, He Thanked, prayed and blessed Honourable Omale and assured him that his journey to the 9th Assembly shall be seamless.
The other Chiefs took their turn to commend the Legislator and they all said like Oliver twist they were asking for more and that he shouldn’t rest on his Oars.
In appreciation of the Royal reception, Honourable Hassan Omale and the Member representing Ankpa II constituency Honourable Momoh Rabiu thanked the royal Father. They reminded him that their first visit to the palace during which he prayed so much for them will remain indelible in their hearts forever as his prayers was certainly a major factor in their success during the last election.
At the venue of the flag off for the two projects the People of Omala took turn to commend and pray for Honourable Hassan Omale and assure him of their un-alloyed support in subsequent elections.
The Chairman APC Omala Alhaji Danjuma Baba thanked the people of Omala for believing in them and bestowing their trust in the APC. He said with what was going on today, Honourable Omale has saved them from shame by fulfilling his election promises. He said it has confirmed that if other aspirants lied, Omale did not lie.
The Classroom which the construction has already reached an advanced stage was traditionally flagged off and the road project was also flagged off with a three months timeline to the Glory of God and for the Use of Mankind.
The Honourable Member representing Ankpa, Omala and Olamaboro federal Constituency Hassan Omale and his teeming supporters moved on to Olamaboro and they were received at Okpo Junction by his teeming supporters and well wishers led by the APC Chairman Olamaboro and Barrister Isaac Ekpa.
They were hosted by the HOD Agric and Chief of Staff to Olamaboro local Government whom both represented the Local Government Administrator and the Member representing Olamaboro in the state house of Assembly Honourable Linus Enenche.
The activities of flagging off the construction of GRA Road opposite the Local Government Secretariat Okpo was committed to hands of the Almighty Lord by the catholic priest of Ogugu whom said it is his second time of attending honourable Hassan Omales activities in Olamaboro. He said the first was to commission a water project. The catholic priest further said anyone who prioritize the welfare of his people shall never be put to shame.
Speaking on behalf of the Administrator Olamaboro Local Government, the HOD Agric, Director of works and the Chief of staff to the Local Government commended the efforts of Honourable Hassan Omale and both said if every Legislator representing the zone can ensure that every local Government gets a viable project, then development will certainly be at our doorstep.
The Honourable member representing Olamaboro in the Kogi State house of Assembly thanked Honourable Omale. He also told his people that he is proud to associate with Omale because Omale has wiped his tears by approving his request and bringing a school to his domain. He said Omale is gradually imprinting his footsteps on the indelible sand of time.
In his own comments the APC Chairman Olamaboro Local Government thanked the Federal Legislator for fulfilling his election promises. He further took time to advise the people not to get weary because of the internal wrangling of the APC. He said they were all children of same fathers despite their difference. He said members should always attend meetings of any APC faction despite the leadership as far as the convener is an APC Member. (Meaning be it GYB, Edward Onoja, Hon Linus Enenche, Hon Morandy, Abubakar Audu group, Barrister Ekpah, Group, Abiodun Faleke Group? Whatever group? just attend if you are APC- “My interpretation of the APC Chairman Olamaboro LGA”)
The Member representing Ankpa II in the Kogi State House of Assembly in his own remarks had two strategic advice for the APC in Olamaboro and the people in General. He said being a local Government that produced the Chief of staff to the current Governor, they should benefit more than every Local Government due to their Son’s strategic role in the government. He also said the relationship between the chief of staff and their legislator in the State house of Assembly should be without rancor as it’s the only way Olamaboro can benefit very well from the Government of the day. “Call your children to order for the benefit of your community” were his words.
In response to the Chairman Olamaboro APC Chairman that everyone should attend every meeting, Hon Momoh Rabiu opines that a man with more than one wife is a polygamist and he asked the crowd what a woman with more than one husband is called. Of course, they all replied, “A prostitute” He further said he does not believe people whom have not been able to agree on a Progressive path to walk together can meet to discuss purposeful strategies or bring home purposeful progress. He advised the Chairman to be a Man and live for whatever he represents and believes in.
Various speakers eulogized the Honourable Member and commended his efforts. They appreciated his projects like solar street light projects in Awada, Water Projects in Ogugu, donation of computers for trainings, Skills acquisition for their children, distribution of block molding machine, saloon materials, motor bikes and enrollment of their sons and daughters in the ongoing NDE scheme.
Honourable Hassan Omale thanked them for taking their time out to appreciate his little effort and with that, the Legislator Flagged off the construction of GRA Road Opposite Olamaboro Local Government secretariat with a timeline of three months to the Glory of God and the use of humanity.
The legislator, Honourable Hassan Omale then moved to the venue of flagging off the construction of three blocks of classroom at Igah – Ogene in another part of Olamaboro Local Government.
They were received by well wishers and party faithful at Igah. The Legislator was given a gift of Traditional Kolanut, Soft drinks and a big beautiful calabash of fresh palm wine. The Chairman Ogene- Igah elders forum Elder Emmanuel Odoh said they shall remain indebted to Honourable Hassan Omale for remembering their community and making them experience real Change. He said the block of classroom will alleviate the suffering of their pupil by providing the desired comfort for learning. Elder Jonathan Idoko said their prayers and blessings will remain with the legislator for as long as he lives.
The Traditional block laying was done by Honourable Hassan Omale even though the project has reached a reasonable stage.
The Honourable Member appealed to his constituents to “Own all the Projects as it’s the only way the Contractor can do an excellent Job.
Finally, the Member representing Ankpa, Omala and Omala in the House of representatives, Honourable Hassan Omale departed for the Palace of the Chairman Igah Traditional Council where he was received by the Acting Ojibo Igah, Ochai Ojibo, Aboko Ojibo, Chief Mathew Ekele and Colonel Babanawa(Rtd)
The Elders appreciate his benevolent gesture of making their community a beneficiary of his projects. He said with what Honourable Omale has done, their hopes that the Government has not deserted them has been rekindled. The elders assured him of their support in subsequent elections and prayed to the good lord to bless and support him in all their endeavors.
You will agree with me that Honourable Hassan Omale has displayed genuine love for his constituents and promoted a patriotic stride in ensuring that the people of Ankpa, Omala and Olamaboro will always have a genuine representation in the parliament.
The activities of 20th January 2018 ended on that note.
To be Continued……
– Alfa Shittu Ishiaka writes from Enabo
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