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Ebonyi Lawmaker Vows To Restore Electricity To Ozizza Community, Donates 2 Additional Transformers

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OBINNA UCHENDU Abakaliki

The Member Representing Afikpo West State Constituency, Rt.Hon Kingsley Ikoro has reiterated his commitment to ensure that electricity supply is restored in Ozizza Community in Afikpo Local Government Area of the State and also ensure the continuous economic empowerment and development of the Constituency in the coming years ahead.

Rt. Hon Ikoro who made the disclosure in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State Capital maintained that the yarning and aspirations of his constituents remains a priority to him even as he promised to ensure qualitative and committed representation in the State House of Assembly.

Hon Ikoro who is the Leader of Ebonyi State House of Assembly had recently donated two transformers to Ozizza Community as part of effort towards the re-electrification of Ozizza community as he had earlier promised the people.

Hon Ikoro stated that as a lawmaker, he will continue to strive to attract meaningful Constituency projects to the people of Afikpo West adding that his Constituency will continue to benefit from the developmental stride of the present administration through the People’s Charter of Needs mantra.

He assured the people that as a lawmaker, he will ensure that the youths, women and other members of the various community continue to benefit in his youth empowerment programs, distribution of farm inputs to rural farmers and his free medical outreach that is usually carried out every year.

He urged the people to continue to support the administration of Governor Francis Nwifuru and the wife adding that the State Governor means well for the people of Afikpo West Constituency and the State.

Some of his constituents who applauded the the numerous good gestures of Hon Ikoro to the people of Afikpo West Constituency described him as one man who denies himself sleep while his mind is occupied with thoughts of the development of his community, Ozizza.

It would be recalled, that shortly after his re-election as a Member Representing Afikpo West Constituency in 2023, Rt. Hon. Ikoro had made a promise to Ozizza Development Union, ODU during a visit to him that top on his mind was to get Ozizza reconnected to the national grid.

A constituent, who spoke to journalist, Mr. Chukwu Ukpai said that the reconnection to national grid and the economic empowerment of Youths, women and others has remained a priority in the mind of Hon Ikoro since he made the promise.

Mr. Ukpai said, In July 14, 2023, Hon Ikoro mobilized contractors to site to install the poles and put the wires in place. This is after he had sent a 33kv transformer to Ozizza. He has always dreamed for the best for his community.

On, the 10th of July 2024, another 33kv transformers was also sent to Ozizza in continuation of the re-electrification of Ozizza community.

On that faithful day, the former President of ODU, home branch, Chief Emmanuel Ekuma Oko was on ground to receive the two transformers. The former President worked with the contractors and ensured that the equipment was in place in Ozizza community.

We the people of Ozizza Community are happy with the State Governor Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonnia Nwifuru for his transformative governance in Afikpo West and the entire State. We are also happy with the cordial working relationship with our son, Rt.Hon Ikoro. The relationship can only be described as second to none. Ends.

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“Go and Verify”: How Sunday Umeha Is Redefining Representation in Ezeagu/Udi

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Rt. Hon. Barr. Sunday Cyriacus Umeha has continued to distinguish himself not only as a grassroots politician but as a sound parliamentarian who clearly understands the true essence of legislative representation and public service.

Since emerging as the Member representing Ezeagu/Udi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Umeha has consistently demonstrated capacity, vision, and commitment both on the floor of the National Assembly and within his constituency.

Unlike many politicians whose promises disappear after elections, Rt. Hon. Umeha has steadily transformed his campaign mantra, “Go and Verify,” into practical realities visible across communities in Ezeagu and Udi Federal Constituency.

From road construction to solar-powered streetlights, classroom projects, healthcare interventions, agricultural empowerment, scholarships, boreholes, and youth development programmes, his stewardship has remained rooted in service delivery and measurable impact.

Observers say one of the strongest qualities that separates Umeha from many lawmakers is his deep understanding of parliamentary responsibilities. Through strategic bills and motions, he has continued to show that representation goes beyond rhetoric and political appearances.

Among several notable legislative efforts, he sponsored bills seeking the establishment of a Federal College of Entrepreneurship and Skill Acquisition in Ezeagu/Udi Federal Constituency, reforms in the education sector through the abolition of levies in public basic schools, mandatory insurance protection for NYSC members, and the establishment of a National Football Academy.

He also sponsored motions addressing critical national concerns, including the investigation into the gruesome killing of Nigerians by soldiers in Enugu State and the urgent completion of the Karshi/Apo Road project in Abuja to ease traffic congestion.

Political analysts note that these interventions reflect a lawmaker who understands that effective representation must combine constituency development with strong legislative advocacy.

Many constituents equally commend him for remaining faithful to the promises he made during his campaigns. Across the constituency, residents point to completed and ongoing projects as evidence that the lawmaker has not reneged on his commitments to the people.

Beyond governance and legislative duties, Rt. Hon. Umeha also played significant roles in efforts aimed at restoring sanity, stability, and internal cohesion within the Labour Party before his eventual defection to the APC.

Sources within the political space in Enugu State revealed that Umeha consistently pushed for peace, unity, and institutional order within the party during periods of internal crisis and leadership disagreements. His interventions were said to be driven by the desire to protect the interests of party members and preserve the integrity of the platform.

However, following prolonged internal challenges and unresolved structural issues within the Labour Party, the federal lawmaker eventually moved to the All Progressives Congress (APC), a decision many political observers described as strategic and inevitable.

Despite the political transition, supporters insist that his focus has remained unchanged — delivering quality representation, empowering constituents, and sustaining developmental projects across Ezeagu/Udi Federal Constituency.

For many residents, Rt. Hon. Barr. Sunday Cyriacus Umeha represents a rare blend of grassroots leadership, legislative competence, humility, and political responsibility.

And across the constituency, the verdict from many communities remains simple:

“He promised, and he delivered.”

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