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Nasarawa youths laud lawmaker for empowering 110 youths, sinking 49 boreholes

The lawmaker said that it was his duty to give the people the much needed dividends of democracy

• August 24, 2024
Nasarawa State House of Assembly
Nasarawa State House of Assembly

The Unity Chamber of Ombi 2, Lafia, Nasarawa State, has commended the member representing Lafia Central Constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Solomon Akwashiki, for empowering over 110 youths.

Chairman of the group, Yahaya Sani, gave the commendation when he led members on a courtesy call to the lawmaker on Saturday in Lafia.

The chairman also appreciated the lawmaker for sinking new 49 boreholes and other projects towards improving the standard of living of the people of the constituency.

He called on the lawmaker to contest the seat of Lafia/ Obi Federal Constituency in 2027.

Mr Sani said, “We call on you to come out in 2027 to be our sole mandate as a member, House of Representatives, Lafia/ Obi Federal constituency. Our call is based on your track records in the office so far. You have empowered 47 youths under your payroll as a member and you have influenced the appointment of 72 youths,” Sani said.

He also appreciated Akwashiki for grading the 7km road from Lafia to Akasa.

He stated, “You moved several motions at the floor of the House including the one of electricity that benefits the people of the state, because of you, we are enjoying electricity in the state today.’’

He also appreciated Akwashiki for registering over 150 students for Universities Tertiary Matriculation Examination.

“You shared 12 vehicles to your constituents during your one-year anniversary and empowered several women with millions of naira,” Mr Sani said.

The chairman, however, appealed for more employment opportunities and the provision of grinding machines, among other forms of support.

Responding, the member commended the youth for the visit and assured them of continuous effective representation.

“It is my duty to give you the much needed dividends of democracy and by God’s grace, I will never fail you in that regard. I will continue to give you and other people effective and sound representation,” he said.

(NAN) 

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