Adada is the first state to be created from South East _Hon. Obetta

… As constituents laud his quality representation 

NSUKKA—-The member representing Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Chidi Obetta, has stated that Adada State would be the first to be created from South East.

He stated that Nsukka province is the only old province which is yet to become a state despite its large population and landmass.

He made the statement during his 2nd hybrid Town Hall Meeting with his constituents at the Princess Alexandra Auditorium, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN on Friday.

He stated that he has co-sponsored a bill to amend the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in order to effect the creation of Adada State.

“If there is any state that should be created from South East, the first should be Adada State. Since 1979, the people of South East have endorsed the creation of Adada State. 

“If you look at it, Nsukka is the only old province that has not become a state. Abakaliki, Awka and Owerri have all become states but as you can see, Nsukka Zone still remains a senatorial District. With the large population and landmass, we deserve to become to become a state,” the lawmaker said.

He stated that the town hall meeting was organized to enable his constituents appraise his stewardship in the National Assembly for the past one year and to also  articulate the needs of his constituents in order to chart a new course for the future.

“We are here again today for the second hybrid town hall meeting in continuing fulfilment of my campaign promises to you. To God be the glory! Today’s town hall meeting is particularly for us to appraise how far we have been able to implement the outcome of our first town hall meeting. I therefore beckon on you to feel free to utilize this very opportunity to make your contributions for our general good.

“You may recall during the first town hall meeting, I assured the constituents that my legislative actions and programmes will be anchored on some core value principles: transparency, accessibility, responsiveness, inclusivity, consistency, building consensus and improving lives. I can boldly say today, without fear of any contradiction that I have kept and will continue to keep my promises to you. I note with excitement that electing me as your representative is a privilege and opportunity to serve my people,” he said.

He further said that most of his legislative actions were geard towards economic growth and empowerment , job creation, poverty reduction and advocacy for projects that would impact his constituents positively.

“Since taking office, we have worked tirelessly to sponsor bills and moved motions that benefits our constituency and the entire nation. Most of the bills and motions are centered on economic empowerment, economic growth, job creation, and poverty reduction, advocating for projects that improve our roads, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions; pushing for initiatives that support vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, women, and children.

“Some notable sponsored bills /motions/public petitions include:A bill for an act to establish Federal Medical Centre at Obukpa which has passed the first and the second reading stages and has moved to the consideration stage and its final passage. A bill for an act to establish Federal Vocational and Skill Acquisition College, Ibagwa-Aka, Enugu State which has passed the first reading. A bill for an act to establish Swine Research Institute, Okpuje-Nsukka which has passed the first reading. A bill for an act to amend Medical and Dental Practitioners Act (Amendment), 2004 which has also passed first reading. A bill to amend the 1999 Constitution and create Adada State was co-sponsored with Hon. Martin Oke and other Honourable Members from Enugu State. We also have other bills that are still pending legislative scheduling,” he said.

Critical stakeholders, including traditional rulers, clerics, party leaders and students bodies among others who participated in the town hall meeting passed a vote of confidence on Hon. Obetta , and equally lauded his quality representation.

Leading the pack of stakeholders who poured encomium on the lawmaker was the traditional ruler of Mkpunano community in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State community, HRH, Igwe Patrick Okoro,  who stated that the royal fathers within the Constituency were satisfied with the stewardship of Hon. Obetta in the National Assembly. While  encouraging him to do more, he assured that the royal fathers would continue to pray for him. 

Also, Ven Dr. Nnamdi Ijeudo, Director, Politics and Intergovernmental Affairs, Anglican Diocese of Nsukka and Archdeacon, Ovoko Archdeaconry, Anglican Communion, while commending Hon. Obetta for good representation, urged him to intensify efforts on the bill for the actualization of the creation of Adada State.

Equally, the Vice Chairman of the  All Progressives Congress, APC, Enugu State, Augustine Alumona, commended the lawmaker and urged other politicians to emulate his exemplary stewardship in the National Assembly.