In an uncommon effort to get the dividends of democracy to the grassroot, the councilor representing ward 2 in the Ika South Local Government Council Legislative arm, Hon. Fidelis Igumbor on Friday, January 22, 2010 distributed exercise books to pupils and students in the ward.

                            

The event which was witnessed by the Peoples Democracy Party leaders and members in the ward took place at the councilor’s constituency office at No 182 Obi Ikenchuku road, Ime-Obi, Ika South Local Government Area.

                            

Addressing the party faithfuls and people of the ward before the distribution of the exercise books, Hon. Igumbor noted that it was constitionally mandatory for every legislator, from the local to the national levels to have a constituency office, where the people they represent can reach them. He observed that all complaints and requests of members of the constituency are channeled to a legislator through his constituency office, as everybody cannot have the opportunity to reach their representative individually. “I regard a constituency office as very virtal in any democratic set up. It is an avenue for the people to reach me if they have any complaint or request to make” he emphasized.

                            

The honourable councilor while reiterating his commitment to a purposeful and result-oriented representation of the people of ward 2, disclosed that caterpillars and budozers from the LGA will soon be mobilized to the ward to have all the roads graded, so as to make them motorable. He encouraged the different communities in the ward to always communicate their needs to him through his office, as the mandate given to him was to represent their interest. He promised to continue to identify with the people as a mark of appreciation for their support since he was elected into office, even as he called for continued support to enable him to do more.

                            

Hon. Igumbor while commending members and leaders of the PDP in the ward for their support, praised what he called, the exemplary leadership qualities of Hon. Hilary Ibude, whom he stressed has done well in improving the infrastructural base of Ika South Local Government Area.

                            

Some of the leaders who spoke at the ceremony include Chief Sunny Iyawa, Dein Yem of Agbor Kingdom who lauded the councilor for putting in place, a constituency office, which he stated was a mark of true representation of the people of ward 2. He said that it was surprising to see a councilor having a constituency office through which his people can reach him whenever the need arises. He also commended him for the book donation and other things he has done, saying it was an example that should be emulated by other councilors in Ika South.

                            

Other leaders who spoke expressed happiness and satisfaction over what they said was a positive development in ward 2 since Hon. Igumbor became the councilor representing the area, adding that the law-maker has performed creditably well.

                            

About 300 copies of exercise books were later distributed to children who were admonished to make good use of the books.

                            

Some of the people present at the event include Mr. Julius Mahiagu, Mr. Nduka Alika, youth leader, Ika South PDP, Mr. Emeka Okoh, Deputy Chairman, Mrs. Eunice Okwuabua, Woman Leader, Sunny Ibude, CSO to Ika South Council Chairman, Mr. F.C. Agbormah and Comrade Franklin Onyenenue, Member, Youth Development Committee, Delta State among others.

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