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FEDERAL LAWMAKER, OJOGO DOLLS OUT N53.6M TO CONSTITUENTS FOR YULETIDE, SAYS TINUBU’S REFORMS NECESSARY FOR GROWTH
The federal lawmaker representing Ilaje/Ese-Odo federal constituency of Ondo State in the House of Representatives, Hon Donald Kimikanboh Ojogo has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms as “very necessary” for Nigeria to prosper.
The lawmaker says only a man of courage like President Tinubu could have embarked on such bold and ambitious reforms.
While noting that like every positively impactful change, such reforms have some glaring effects, Ojogo describes the development as a temporary setback that will eventually pave way for fruitful results and national growth.
According to him: “As lawmakers, especially in the House of Representatives, we are not unmindful of the short term effects of the very necessary measures aimed at berthing economic prosperity and growth for Nigeria.
“Every country in dire need of economic redirection like ours cannot run away from the reforms that are currently ongoing. But like child birth, the pains and whatever effects that accompany such reforms are temporary and could only bring about positive results.
“No doubt, the effects are felt more by the governed; however, the end result is the fact that as the peoples representatives, we have had to bear the heavier burden of the transferred impacts of the economic reforms, so we feel it even in multiple ways.
“But we will not shy away from the responsibility of mitigating whatever effects these reforms have on the people because we are all in it together and there are many sacrifices we also make simply for reasons that it shall be better tomorrow.
“As lawmakers, we have thoroughly examined the processes of these reforms and the preponderance of views is that they are not just necessary but desirable for the nation. Only a man of courage could have initiated such; and that is why in cases where misconceptions are brought to the fore, those of us on same page with these reforms process provide convincing engagements.
Meanwhile, in the spirit of the season and in line with his passion for giving, Ojogo has dolled out the sum of 53.6 million naira to his constituents for the Yuletide period. The disbursement of the funds which commenced on Monday, December 23, is in progress.
The beneficiaries include disarmed ex-militants, political leaders across party lines, APC Ward Chairmen, Women Leaders, Youth Leaders, traditional rulers as well as Youth Councils of clans across the Federal Constituency.
This kind gesture is aimed at providing little succour to the people of Ilaje/Ese-Odo federal constituency, who have consistently supported Ojogo’s endeavours. As a dedicated representative, he is committed to improving the lives of his constituents and promoting the well-being of his constituency.
Ojogo urges everyone to celebrate the Yuletide season moderately, emphasizing the importance of love, kindness and generosity. He believes that this festive period is an opportunity to come together, foster unity and strengthen bonds within the riverine community.
This is not the first of his demonstrated commitment to his constituents. Previously, he has provided support through various initiatives, including gifts to wit; solar power lights, trailer-loads of rice, empowerment of traders and artisans with tools and gadgets to his constituents in addition to various infrastructural projects he had facilitated to his constituency.
The breakdown includes but not limited to the following:
Each Ward in the Federal Constituency 500,000×22
Each Ward chairman 50,000 x 22
Each Ward youth leader 50,000 x 22
Each Ward woman leader 50,000 x 22
The APC LG women leaders in the federal constituency 100,000 each x 2
Each LG youth leader in the federal constituency 100,000 x 2
Each APC LG chairman 150,000 x 2
Each APC LG Secretary 100,000 x 2
APC LG Council chairmanship candidates in the federal constituency 1,500,000 each x 2(one million is part of his contribution for the nomination form while the remaining goes for support during the season)
All major disarmed ex-militants (2017) awaiting absorption into the Presidential Amnesty Programme in Ilaje and Ese-Odo LGAs(names withheld) 6,350,000
Major local security stakeholders (names withheld) 2,700,000
Our very dependable and able partners, the PWDs 250,000 x 2
Traditional Rulers of varied classes(names withheld)
Political associates and friends of the MHR(names withheld)
APC Leaders in their own rights across the federal constituency(names withheld)
Ugbo youths council 500,000
Mahin Aheri Etikan youths council 500,000
Apoi youths Council. 500,000
Arogbo Ijaw youths Council 500,000
Ilaje progressives youths 500,000
Ilaje education and political group 500,000
Zero Zero. 250,000
Mobil youths 250,000
Expressing optimism, Ojogo says the days ahead are full of hopes and that, with renewed vigour, the expectations of the people of Ilaje/Ese-Odo will be met.
“As we reflect on the reasons for this venerable season, ours is to continue to thank God Almighty for His love, compassion and mercy in spite of our human shortcomings and imperfections.
“Coming this far and stronger amid challenges could only have been God at work through your prayers and supplications to the Lord Jesus Christ.
“We are yet at our desired destination; but our collective resolve and resilience combine to give hope that it can only be better. And indeed, better and brighter days are ahead“, the federal lawmaker said.
Signed:
Oladeji Ebisemiju
Chief of Staff to the MHR
December 24, 2024
