Rt Hon Henry Nwawuba, the Federal House of Representatives member representing Mbaitoli and Ikeduru Federal Constituency, is one of the 10 Federal Representatives from Imo State, but despite being in the opposition, has remained steadfast in his fight to ensure his people are carried along in the scheme of things in the National 0Assembly.
Despite being of the opposite Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Nwawuba have achieved more developmental strides for his people of MBAIKE, than even many in the ruling party.
On Friday the 17th of April 2021, Nwawuba was at Ofekata in Mbaitoli LGA, to flag off the first phase of road construction from Umeze junction, down to Nkwo Orodo, which would continue to Orlu road.
This is one of many projects Rt Hon Henry Nwawuba, have attracted to the people, toe ensure MBAIKE is not left out in benefiting dividends of effective representation.
The road, which was being carried out by FERMA, was not initially slated for Ofekata, but Nwawuba had put pressure to ensure the Ofekata road, which was in urgent need for reconstruction, was captured in the project.
Engr. Chukwuemeka Maduagwu the FERMA Imo State comptroller of Works/Resident Engineer, who accompanied Rt Hon Henry Nwawuba to the flagging off and inspection, assured that people that his agency would complete the road as quickly as possible, to alleviate the sufferings of the people.
The project supervising Engineer Engr. Solomon Eluma, assured of qualify job on the road.
Nwawuba in his campaign slogan to MBAIKE people, had assured his people to Expect More, and despite being in the opposition, Nwawuba have been walking the talking in attracting projects to MBAIKE.
Speaking to MaaziTV correspondent, Nwawuba assured that what he had done so far was just a tip of what MBAIKE people are going to be seeing from him, as he had vowed to ensure that his people are never shortchanged in projects and other benefits that comes from the Federal Government.
“Within a week or two,” he said. “We’ll be receiving tractors for our people, to help promote mechanized farming in MBAIKE and help develop our Federal Constituency. I made a promise to serve my people selflessly and diligently, and it is a promise I must uphold.
“Nde MBAIKE are assured of much more than what they are seeing today.”
Mr. Isidore Chukwuemeka, a Senior Special Assistant to Rt Hon Henry Nwawuba, furnished MaaziTV with a rundown of some of the projects carried out by the Federal Representative, backing them up with pictorial evidence.
The people welcomed the development and reaffirmed their support for Nwawuba.
“He has been doing very well for us,” a resident told MaaziTV. “He gave us transformer that have helped our people solve our electricity problems, which we have been suffering since. He provided borehole for us and that project addressed out problem of water supply. Now he is bring road for us. Nobody have paid attention to this road till now and we are grateful that Nwawuba took the bull by the horn on this matter, to ensure that this road is reconstructed.”
Another youth leader in the area was full of praises for Nwawuba, “This is what we want, projects. Nwawuba have been showering us with project after project. He addressed our electricity situation by giving us a transformer and energizing it. He solved our water problem. Now he is solving our road problem. He rebuilt our school and even our market. Aside from building house for us, Nwawuba have addressed those basic needs of the people which they look up to their representatives for. We have never had it this good. We don’t want money. We want projects. Nwawuba don’t give me money, keep giving me and my people projects.”
Nwawuba had provided food and relief material to MBAIKE people, since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing them with bags of rice, beans, grain, gallons of oil, foams, cement amongst others to help alleviate their pains.
“It’s my job to find out where those things are and make sure I bring it for our people.
Some of the projects carried out by Rt Hon Henry Nwawuba are listed below with pictures:
(A) EMPLOYMENT/HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT.
(1) Securing Employment opportunities for two MBAIKE Youths at FUTO n POLYNEKEDE, Respectively.
(2) Facilitated the recruitment of 15 MBAIKE Youths as NAVAL Officers, 3 Airforce, 1 Civil Defense, 1 Police.
(3) Facilitated the Employment of 4 MBAIKE Youths as Npower monitors.
(4) Facilitated the Employment of 1 MBAIKE Youth in the Federal Ministry of Environment.
(5) Facilitated the Employment of 1 MBAIKE Youth into the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, (NSITF).
(6) Facilitated the Employment of two MBAIKE Youths as Resident Doctor at FMC, Owerri, and University of Calabar Teaching hospital, Respectively.
(7) Facilitated the Employment of 1 MBAIKE Youth into FRSC.
(B) EDUCATION.
(1) Establishing and Award of Scholarship to selected MBAIKE undergraduates in various higher institutions in Nigeria.
(2) Facilitated the admission of MBAIKE Youths into various higher institutions across the country.
(3) Establishment and funding of Extra mural classes for Secondary School Students across MBAIKE.
(4) Procurement and distribution of books and other Teaching Materials to both Secondary and Primary Schools in MBAIKE.
(5) Procurement and distribution of Science kits to selected Secondary schools in MBAIKE.
(6) Training and donation of science equipments to Science Teachers from selected from 15 Secondary schools in MBAIKE.
(7) Sponsoring of inter-house sports competitions in both Primary and Secondary schools across MBAIKE.
(C) TRAINING/ EMPOWERMENT.
(1) Disbursement of #10,000,000 Business Start up capital to MBAIKE women.
(2) Training of 10 MBAIKE Youths in Agro business at Nigeria Research Institute, Umudike, Abia State.
(3) Training of 63 MBAIKE Youths as Community Environmental monitors.
(4) Procurement and distribution of 60 Sewing machines to MBAIKE Women.
(5) Procurement and distribution of 20 grinding machines to MBAIKE Women.
(6) Procurement and distribution of 10 Hair dressing machines to MBAIKE Women.
(7) Training and Empowerment of 20 MBAIKE Youths in Agro business at Oyo State Polytechnic, Ibadan.
(8) Training and Empowerment of 20 Ikeduru Youths on Agro business at Delta State Polytechnic, Asaba.
(9) Procurement and distribution of 40 Motorcycles to ease Transportation problem across MBAIKE.
(10) Training of MBAIKE women as advocates of Anti domestic violence campaigners.
(11) Training and Empowerment of 33 MBAIKE Youths in Poultry farm at G Towers hotel, Owerri.
(12) Training of 41 MBAIKE Youths in phone and Laptop repairs at Nwaorieubi.
(13) Training and Empowerment of selected MBAIKE Young Ladies in Pastry and Confectionaries.
(14) Training and Empowerment of MBAIKE Women in Soap and detergent making.
(15) Secured CBN/NIRSAL MFB Loan for 25 MBAIKE Entrepreneurs worth #15,000,000.
(16) Training and Empowerment of 20 MBAIKE Women in Fishery at Asaba, Delta State. (March, 2021)
(17) Procurement and distribution of 7nos Tricycle.
(D) AGRICULTURE/ HOUSEHOLD OUTREACH.
(1) Establishment of Youth Farm at Umueze Uzoagba, Ikeduru and Donation of 500 bags of Poultry Feeds, 2000 Fingerlings and operational fund.
(2) Procurement and distribution of over 2,500 bags of Fertilizer.
(3) Training of MBAIKE women as advocates of Anti domestic violence campaigners.
(4) Procurement and distribution of Food Palliatives, hand sanitizers, face shield during the COVID 19 shut down.
(5) Procurement and distribution of food and non food items to different families across MBAIKE.
(6) Procurement and distribution of 15nos Tractors to MBAIKE Farmers.
(7) Installation of modern battery cage in Engr. Ohiri’s Poultry farm at Odunmara Orodo.
(8) Donation of 20KVA Generator to Mbaitoli ginger growers association.
(9) Donation of cash and other farming incentives to selected farmers across MBAIKE.
(E) INFRASTRUCTURE/SOCIAL AMENITIES.
(1) Solar powered borehole at Nneise, Ugirike, Ikeduru LGA.
(2) Water – Shed/ Erosion control works at Aboh/Uzoagba/Avuvu road, Ikeduru.
(3) Construction of Classroom block at Inyishi Technical College, Ikeduru.
(4) Renovation of Classroom block at Uzoagba Central School, Ikeduru.
(5) Installation of Solar Powered Street Lights at various Locations in Atta 1, 2, Amatta n Avuvu Communities, Ikeduru LGA.
(6) Renovation of Classroom block at Comprehensive Secondary School, Ogbaku, Mbaitoli LGA.
(7) Ongoing Continuation of Construction work on Akabo/Amankuta/Orie Mbieri road, attracted by Rt. Hon. Bethel Amadi.
(8) Construction of Health center in Ugirike, Ikeduru.
(9) Construction of a Block of open Stalls at Orie Amakohia, Ikeduru.
(10) Procurement and Installation of 300KVA Owubinubi Amakohia Ikeduru.
(11) Installation of 500KVA Transformer at Obokwe Mbieri,
(12) Installation of 500KVA Transformer at Okwu Orodo,
(13) Installation of 500KVA Transformer at Amaukwu,
(14) Installation of 500KVA Transformer at AHABA,
(15) Installation of 500 KVA Transformer at Okwaragi OFEKATA,
(16) Installation of 500KVA Transformer at Odunmara,
(17) Installation of 500KVA Transformer at Eziome Mbieri,
(18) Installation of 500 KVA Transformer at Umuokparafor Umunoha.
(19) Energizing of Umuoziri Inyishi Transformer, Afor Lolo.
(20) Construction of Solar powered borehole and VIP toilet, beside old Post office, Afor otusi, Alaenyi Ogwa.
(21) Construction of Solar Powered borehole and VIP toilet at Orie Ogbaku, Mbaitoli LGA.
(22) Renovation of Ihitte Mbieri Health center.
(23) Renovation of Amaukwu Orodo Town Hall.
(24) Renovation of Classroom blocks at Community and Primary school, Amaukwu Orodo, respectively.
(25) Installation of Hand pump at Eziama Obiato/Ukwu Orji.
(26) Construction of oil mill and Cassava processing plant at Ekwereazu Ogwa.
(27) Rehabilitation of Okpuala Ogbaku water borehole.
(28) Renovation of the Exam Hall of Community Secondary School, Mbieri.
(29) Installation of Hand pump at Ahia ututu Ifakala.
(30) Restoration of Nsokpo Ogbaku Electricity.
(31) Ongoing construction of Nsokpo Ogbaku/Ifakala/Nwaorieubi road.
(32) Ongoing construction of Orie Ogbaku/Obibi/Agwa road.
(33) Installation of 40pcs Solar powered Street Lights at various Locations in Ogbaku.
(34) Installation of Solar Powered Street Lights at, Eziome, Umuduru Mbieri, Amaukwu Orodo, Ofekata n Nkwo Orodo, respectively.
(35) Construction of Borehole and Dispensary at Orie Mbieri.
(36) Construction of Classroom blocks at Community School, Ubaha Orodo.
(37) Ongoing construction of Oil Mill at Oboro Umuoparanyanwu, Ishi Ogwa.
(38) Ongoing construction of Amaukwu/Umueze OGWA/Ogbommii/Ekeoha road.
(39) Ongoing construction of Ekeoha/Eke Atta road.
(40) Renovation of a block of Four Classrooms at Central School Nkwo Orodo.
(41) Construction of Classroom block at Comprehensive Secondary School, Ofekata.
(42) Installation of 500KVA/33 at Comprehensive Secondary School Ofekata.
(43) Construction of Solar powered borehole at Okwu Ikeduru.
(44) Construction of Laboratory and Principal’s office at Ugirike Technical school.
(45) Construction of Health center at Umuanu Ogwa.
(46) Renovation of Okwu Orodo Town Hall.
(47) Procurement and Installation of 500KVA/33 Transformer at Umunyali Timber and Allied Industrial Market, Mbieri.
(48) Construction of Classroom block at Comprehensive Secondary School, Amaukwu.
(49) Ongoing construction of MBAIKE Civic center, Nwaorieubi.
(50) Donation of fund for the Energizing of Awo Mbieri Transformer at Nwaorieubi.
(51) Construction of Market Stalls at Ahia ututu Ifakala
(52) Construction of Market Stalls at Orie Amakohia Ikeduru
(53) Construction of Market Stalls at Eke Ihitte Mbieri.
(54)Construction of Market Stalls at Afor Otusi OGWA
(55) Construction of Market Stalls at Orie Ebom, Mbieri
(56) Construction of Lock up stores with borehole at Eke Atta, Ikeduru.
(57) Construction of Six Classroom block with toilet, Principal’s office and borehole at Owu Amakohia comprehensive Secondary school, Ikeduru.
(58) Construction of Abatoir with Cold room and borehole at Nkwo Orodo Market.
(59) Construction of Oil Mill at Umuokoji Amaukwu Orodo.
(60) Donation of 500 KVA Transformer to Umuoziri Inyishi, Ikeduru.
(61) Donation of 500 KVA Transformer to UMUEZE Amaimo, Ikeduru.
(62) Installation of 500KVA Transformer at Amatta, Ikeduru
(63) Installation of 500 KVA Transformer at Abazu Akabo, Ikeduru
(64) Installation of 500KVA Transformer at Amambaa, Ebikoro Uzoagba, Ikeduru.
(65) Installation of 500KVA Transformer at Umuezealaeze Ogwa, Mbaitoli.
(66) Installation of 500 KVA Transformer at Idume Ogwa, Mbaitoli LGA.
(67) Installation of 500KVA/33 Transformer at Amaegbu Okwu Ogbaku.
(68) Installation of 300KVA/33 Transformer and Extension of Aluminum conductor from Ogwa General hospital to Orie Abazu.
(69) Installation of 300KVA/33 Transformer, high Tension poles and extension of Aluminum conductor from Ogbommii to Umueze market square in Alaeze Ogwa, Autonomous Community.
(70) Installation of 300KVA/33 Transformer, Low Tension poles and extension of service line at Amaeke Iho, Ikeduru LGA.
(71) Installation of 300KVA/33 Transformer at Umuagha, Eziama Obiato, Mbaitoli LGA.
(72) Installation of 500KVA/11 Transformer at Okwu Ikeduru.
(100) Installation of 300KVA/33 Transformer at Egbeada, Mbaitoli LGA.
(F) HEALTH.
(1) Construction of Health Center in Ugirike, Ikeduru.
(2) Renovation of Ihitte Mbieri Health Center.
(3) Construction of Health Center at Umuanu, Ogwa, Mbaitoli LGA.
(4) Procurement and distribution of Hand sanitizers, Face shield, to protect Mbaikelites during the wave of COVID 19.
(5) Provision of Free medical treatment in Ogwa, Orodo, Ubomiri, Mbieri, Akabo, Amakohia Ikeduru LGA, etc.
