The senator representing Okigwe Senatorial Zone in the red chamber of the national assembly, Senator Patrick Ndubueze, has commenced distribution of four trailers load of rice palliative across the 64 electoral wards of the zone.
The rice distribution flag off was held on Sunday, 26th, May, 2024, at Okigwe Zonal headquarters – Okigwe LGA of Imo State.
Declaring the exercise open, Ndubueze congratulated the governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma on his victory at the Imo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal,
On that note, the former Federal House of Representatives member appealed to his constituents to exercise patience while bracing up for competent representation through his office, pointing out that he had come to serve the zone with commitment.
The Senator reassured the people of Okigwe zone that he will never play politics with them, saying that he has come to show the people what true representations means to the people.
Senator Patrick Ndubueze who is the Senate Committee chairman on Steel Development commended the people’s Governor for his giant strides in the State, saying that he wouldn’t have become a Senator without the Governor Hope Uzodimma.
He hinted that the 3R government of Senator Hope Uzodinma, would in no distant time, launch a mega empowerment scheme that would lift several youths of the zone out of poverty, emphasizing the need for peace in the zone.
He called on the traditional rulers, Town Union Presidents and Okigwe Elders Council to advise youths of the zone to remain calm, highlighting the importance of peace and tranquility in nation building.
He mentioned benefitiaries of the rice palliative to include the traditional rulers, Town Union Presidents General, the Religious bodies, security agencies and members of the public irrespective of party affiliation.
Speaking earlier, His Royal Majesty Eze Dr.Oliver Ohanwe, described Senator Patrick Ndubueze as seasoned senator, who believed in quality service delivery than listening to unfounded street gossips.
The royal father who extolled the uncommon virtues of the senator, called on his detractors to shealth their swords and join hands with him to make Zone Okigwe great.
Hon Charles Babatunde Ezekwem, Rt. Hon Maxwell Duru and Hon. Peter Orji took turns to commend legislative activities of Ndubueze so far in the Senate and assured him of their continuous supports and prayers.
They described as a super legislator who has shown through his actions and inactions of his undying love and passion for Okigwe zone.
Speaking earlier on, the Workhalic Director General of Senator Patrick Chiwuba Ndubueze’s campaign organization, Hon. Greg Owuamanam applauded the Lawmaker for living up to his billings and expectations at the Red chamber of the national Assembly.
Present at the event were Hon Uche Anyanwu, Hon Acho Asiegbu, Hon Frank Onwumere to mention but few.
