By Amaechi Chidinma
The Member Representing Ohaji/Egbema /Oguta/Oru West Federal constituency in the House Of Representatives, Hon. Eugene Okechukwu Dibiagwu over the weekend hosted his constituents with a Mega Empowerment.
The historic event cum account of Stewardship which took place at the Mgbidi Township Stadium in Oru West LGA of Imo state, withnessed the Presence of Critical Stakeholders , and other high profiled Personalities from within and outside the State who witnessed the mother of all Empowerment.
Those in attendance include the Governor of Imo State,Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodinma ably represented by his Deputy, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru , Senator Representing Imo West Senator Osita Bonaventure Izunaso , Imo State APC Chairman Hon.Macdonald Ebere , Member Representing Ohajii Egbema in the IMHA , Hon.Francis Osuoha “Eze Buguma” , Hon Engr.Gilbert Nwosu, Engr.Ikenna Adikibe and other dignitaries.
In his address Hon. Dibiagwu expressed happiness on the event , pointing out that since he assumed office in June 13 2023 when the 10th Assembly was inaugurated he has remained committed towards maintaining a robust relationship with his constituents through countless interface in briefings, empowerment programs , and end of year activities.
He revealed that the 2025 empowerment is geared towards fulfilling the promises he made to his constituents.
Dibiagwu maintained that his 2years in the
National Assembly have recorded remarkable accomplishments that are visible and verifiable , he highlighted that the 3 Local Government Areas of Ohajii Egbema/Oguta /and Oru West are not left out in the developmental and human capital project already embarked on.
Rt .Hon . Dibiagwu seized the platform to cite some notable signature projects ongoing , nearing completion viz; building of schools , revovation of dilapidated structures , payment of WAEC fees,massive road constructions, distribution of relief materials to Crises prone communities, providing succor to those in distress and assisting Farmers to enhance productivity, Orientations , training programs.
Speaking on the selection process , Dibiagwu who as a first timer doubles as the Chairman House Committee on Regional Development apart from being a member of over Nine Committees which is another milestone recorded as a legislator , said beneficiaries were selected and approved through a developed template, in order to support the survival of his constituents.
Rt. Hon.Dibiagwu thanked Governor Hope Uzodinma whom he described as “father and benefactor” for his mentorship as he promised to make the mega Empowerment program an annual event.
The Imo state Deputy Governor , Lady Chinyere Ekomaru who flgged off the event ,also commended Rt.Hon.Dibiagwu , she said ” This is what APC and the Government of Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodinma is bringing to the grassroot, we thank the Federal Lawmaker ” she said.
Pouring encomium the Imo state commissioner for works , Hon.Ralph Nwosu said ” Today we are celebrating a great man , in the past we thought it was just going to National Assembly, Hon.Dibiagwu has performed excellentlly well” he said.
The Imo State All Progressives Congress APC Chairman Hon.Macdonald Ebere thanked Rt.Hon. Dibiagwu for his show of love to his constituents.
In their respective speeches , The head of the Traditional Institution in Imo State , HRM Eze Okeke, Hon.Gideon Meffor, Engr.Adikibe , Hon.Francis Osuoha “Eze Buguma” , Hon.Engr.Gilbert Nwosu advised other Leaders to emulate the Federal Lawmaker in his bid to alleviate the suffering of his people.
The climax of the event was the disbursement of cash and distribution of items , viz ; 33 vehicles , 37 motorcycles , 45 grinding machines , 45 sewing machines,120 cooking stoves , Bags of rice , other food items as 0ver 81 constituents smiled home with #500,000 naira cash.
