A member of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Okey Mbah, has paid the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) fees for 250 students.

Mr Mbah, representing Nkanu East State Constituency and chairs the House Committee on Housing and Foreign Investment, disclosed this in Enugu on Thursday.

He said that the payment was made for the students in his constituency to ensure continuation of their academic pursuit within the three years he represented them in the assembly

The lawmaker, who is also a first-term member of the House, said he focused on providing updates on legislative activities as well as discussed and attracted developmental projects to his constituency.

Mr Mbah highlighted his achievements since he assumed office in 2023 to include sponsoring bills and motions, constituency projects, and following up on budget implementation in areas such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, youth empowerment, and security.

He noted that he carried out supervisory functions and monitored implementation of numerous state government road projects, including healthcare centres, schools, boreholes, electricity, and security within his constituency.

He pointed out that the committee, of which he is the chairman, peacefully resolved over 35 petitions brought before it.

He said he had been engaging with his constituents to promote transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance.

“Constant interaction with my constituents provides an opportunity for me to render an account of my stewardship and, more importantly, to listen to their concerns and suggestions,” he said.

The lawmaker applauded Governor Peter Mbah for the development his administration brought to his constituency and Enugu State in general within three years in office. 

(NAN)