By Abubakar Yunus Ojima-ojo
The member representing Idah Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, David Idris Zacharias, has donated more than N45m to associations, youth groups and women’s organisations across the constituency.
Zacharias announced the donations during separate meetings with the beneficiary groups, where he urged residents to resist political intimidation and reject forces undermining development in Kogi State.
The lawmaker, who represents Idah, Ibaji, Igalamela/Odolu and Ofu Federal Constituency, reaffirmed his commitment to people-oriented representation.
He said he would continue to deploy both public resources and his personal funds towards improving the welfare of his constituents.
According to him, leadership should be measured by service to the people rather than personal gain.
One of the major beneficiaries was the Rice Mill Association, which received an additional N5m to support its recovery and business operations.
The association had earlier received N6m from the lawmaker following a fire incident that destroyed parts of its facilities last year.
Other beneficiaries included the Idah Timber Association, Ibaji Development Association, Etutobo Association, Umomi Youths, Okpachala Youths, and Ajaka Women and Youths.
Several other groups across the federal constituency also benefited from the intervention.
Addressing the beneficiaries, Zacharias urged residents to remain firm in the face of what he described as political intimidation.
He called on the people to support his re-election bid on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party in the forthcoming general elections.
The lawmaker assured them that he would sustain his commitment to constituency development and expand interventions targeting local businesses, women and young people.
The beneficiaries expressed appreciation for the financial support, saying it would help strengthen their businesses, associations and community activities.
However, the lawmaker’s appeal for re-election comes as political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections.
