By : Ukpa Ewa
There was unmitigated flow of commendations Saturday, 26th of October 2024 at Emmaus House Awka, in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State when the lawmaker representing Awka North and Awka South Federal Constituency, Prof. Lilian Orogbu, presented her one-year stewardship to constituents
The presentation was made at the event organized by the United Nations Women/National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) step-down programme in Anambra State.
The event brought together representatives from various groups, including clergy, traditional rulers, youths and women organizations, and stakeholders from all 34 wards in Awka to bear witness of the track records of one of the best lawmakers the constituency has ever produced.
Articulating her achievements within one year in office, the member representing Awka North and Awka South Federal Constituency, Prof. Lilian Orogbu disclosed that some of her achievements include reconstruction of classroom blocks at Ezioka community secondary school, Agulu Awka primary school, and community primary school Ikwodiaku.
She further dazzle the public by including the construction of a proposed mini stadium in Achalla, Awka North LGA, and provision of solar power at two health centers in Ezinato and Urum, provision of grants for small business owners, empowerment of 200 widows with grinding and sewing machines, and distribution of fertilizers as some of the few-mentioned projects in the constituency.
The lawmaker who said she secured employment for some constituents and sponsored legislative bill for the establishment of a college of entrepreneurship studies in Awka insists that legislative work is beyond yes or nay chorus in the chamber.
The ebullient lawmaker and a professor of international repute, attributed her success to the support of her constituents, her late husband's family, and her dedication to serving the people while describing the 10th National Assembly as "gender-friendly" and expressed her commitment to evolving policies and programs that would benefit her constituents.
In her assessment of the current state government under Prof. Charles Soludo, Orogbu expressed concerns about the insecurities in the state calling for more focused efforts as he commend him for the road networks in the state.
In his goodwill message, the United Nations representative Mr. Patrick Nnadozie Udefuna, emphasized the importance of enhancing women's political representation in Nigeria, citing their proven abilities as leaders and agents of change.
In her remarks, Awka Development Union Women's Wing Barr. Oge Ekweozor commended the lawmaker Hon. Orogbu for bringing the conference to women in a time like this. She said women participation in politics can be increased via a viable committee and by voting them into elective office during election.
The highpoint of the event was the presentation of an Award of Excellence to Prof. Orogbu by the Anambra State Association of Town Unions (ASATU) Youths, Awka.