The lawmaker representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia State, Obi Aguocha, has pledged to ensure transparency and accountability in the distribution of rice and fertiliser across this constituency.
Aguocha in a statement on Monday, August 26, 2024, also promised to ensure the effective execution of projects in his constituency.
According to the lawmaker, he aims to ensure that palliatives would get to members of the constituency who deserve them.
While stating that all 32 wards will be given priority attention, Mr Aguocha urged constituents not to disregard political opposition who lost in the 2023 general elections and are sponsoring protests over palliatives.
He said he valued the safety and well-being of all his constituents, regardless of their political persuasion.
His words, “The distribution of rice and now fertiliser palliatives will be carried out in the 32 wards of our constituency with utmost care and fairness, ensuring that those in dire need receive support.
“Any allegations of mismanagement are entirely unfounded and are being used by mischief makers as tools of propaganda,” he said.
On constituency projects, the lawmaker said he had worked hard to secure viable projects, including infrastructure and human capital development opportunities in the 2024 Appropriations Act.
According to him, the appropriation act is an open source and easily verifiable and the projects are in line with campaign promises for projects aimed at improving the lives of our great people.
“These projects will be executed when funds are released by the Federal Government to contractors for their implementation.
“However, it is significant to note that projects in the appropriation act do undergo rigorous due process, including their award to eligible contractors who bid for them,” Mr Aguocha said.
