Moved by the water scarcity affecting his constituents, the Lawmaker representing Ankpa State Constituency, Hon. Akus Lawal has commissioned a motorized borehole.
Akus, who was given a warm reception by his people when himself and prominent dignitaries from different works of life including the Rector, Kogi State Polytechnic, Prof Salisu Usman Ogbo commissioned the motorised borehole at Makurdi Street in Ankpa local government of Kogi State.
Speaking at the occasion, the Kogi Assembly lawmaker thanked his people for their support noting that he will continue to deliver more dividends of democracy in Ankpa Local Government.
Describing water as life, Hon. Akus disclosed that the motorized borehole will solve the water problem which the people has been facing over the years.
He told journalists that the need to meet the water need of his people necessitated the water project which, according to him, will go a long way in meeting the water needs of his Constituency.
Akus charged the people of the community to guard the project against vandals and thieves, assuring of his commitment to providing more projects that will have direct impact on the lives of the people.
“Am very delighted to Commission this motorized borehole that will provide clean and drinkable water for my people. I remain committed to ensure that my people feels the true divided of democracy at the grassroot. I will continue to do more project, embark on empowerment programs that will have direct impacts in Ankpa Local Government.
“At the Kogi State House of Assembly, I will continue to raise motions, initiate bills that will bring meaningful development to Kogi State. Am appealing to the beneficiaries of this water project to protect it against hoodlums who has the intentions to vandalize it. Together, we will take Ankpa Local Government to the point of greatness”he stated.
The Rector, Kogi State Polytechnic Prof Salisu Usman Ododo who was highly elated with the achievement of Hon. Akus in the eight Assembly said “This water project has brought smiles to the faces of our People as their long thirst for clean and consumable water has been quenched.
Prof Ogbo advised the people of the area to ensure durability of the project through proper maintenance.
He further thanked Hon. Akus for finding his people worthy of the life-giving project, enjoining the People of Makurdi Street to keep up the support they have for the lawmaker.
Some members of the community, described the project as timely and a step in the right direction which will go a long way in ameliorating hardship faced as a result of water scarcity.
They commended Hon. Akus for the gesture, describing the development as a Christmas gift to Ankpa people and prayed God to reward him.