HON. OBINNA KINGSLEY ONWUBUARIRI: A CASE STUDY

The House of Representatives member representing Isiala Mbano/Okigwe/Onuimo federal constituency at the national assembly, Hon. Obinna Kingsley Onwubuariri, who doubles as the youngest Federal legislator from the south east, is a one term member of the lower chamber and also member of the in-house committees on Defense, Power, FCT, Urban and regional planning, Health Care Services and Electoral Matters.

In this present democratic dispensation, managing a diverse, multi-talented, over-populated and one of the largest constituencies in Nigeria like Isiala Mbano/Okigwe/Onuimo is not an easy task as such, it requires a great deal of patience, commitment, justice, fairness, dedication, and above all, humility.

Consequently, the constituency was also among the constituencies that was lacking in so many areas, ranging from inadequate portable water, inadequate health and medical facilities, inadequate learning environment/learning materials, lack of human capital development, political divides and conflicts, in addition to deep seated mistrust within past political leaders.

By the time, Hon. Obinna came to power, after reclaiming his mandate which he spent months and money fighting in the court, after been dragged to court by his predecessor, Hon. Matthew Omegara over electioneering matters, which he believed that with prayers, determination and support, the problem was solved and he went ahead to be inaugurated as the substantial Federal legislator.

Hon. Obinna Kingsley Onwubuariri, has in several occasions blazed the trail for youthful inclusions into leadership hierarchy, thus he achieved this through his dogged but humble entrance into mainstream politics and thus winning the race, and by that opening a window of follow ups and creating an enabling environment where youths can audaciously rise and become great leaders of now.

Symbolic to his great leadership and ‘remote’ humanitarian inputs, he has been conferred with numerous leadership awards. He strongly believes that tributes and awards are not intended to praise-sing but to highlight some emulative sterling qualities and selfless sacrifices made by individual and organizations toward a better and prosperous society. Having been close to Hon. Obinna at official and personal levels, I must say that we are blessed with a man of high integrity, honesty, piety, not just an administrator but an initiator.

It may surprise many to note that, on assumption of duty, Hon. Obinna hit the ground running by introducing a bridge empowerment scheme which has helped over 2000 constituents to be engaged in public and private sectors of the economy. 750 among whom were trained on various skills acquisition which include; tailoring, beads making, tiles installation, soap and pomade making, powder, poultry, catering, among others.

Another 150 people also benefited from his ITF training projects, about 100 were given sewing machines, while another 250 received motorcycles to aid their businesses in rural areas. Many have been gainfully employed in different ministries through his intervention, as well as those who were recruited into the Army, Police, Navy and Civil Defense.

One hundred women received financial grants to kick-start and boost their businesses in addition to working tools ranging from grinding machines, hair treating and saloon equipment to grating material among others. JAMB and WAEC forms have been procured for those who couldnt afford it, as well as those who seek to travel abroad to further their education or for greener pastures.

In his effort to enhance commercial agriculture, he is set to sponsor, train as well as provide fertilizer and water pumping machines to over 100 farmers at different communities. It came out that he has assisted many physically challenged people with wheel chairs.

Hon. Obinna did not stop there; he reached out to so many market women across his constituency where he assisted them with thousands of Naira to boost their markets, after they were ousted from Eke Onuwa, Orie Amaraku, New Market etc. He has equally assisted different markets in his constituency by building toilets for them. An example is the market located close to Okigwe park.

In the area of healthcare, Hon. Obinna has attracted the revitalization and facelift of 20 Primary Health Centres in his constituency. He has attracted two cottage hospitals also that will be built in Umulolo, Okigwe and Isiala mbano. Among the 20 primary health centres, Isiala mbano received Eight (, while Okigwe and Onuimo received seven (7) and five (5) respectively.

Rather than accusing successive past representatives, Hon. Obinna has been so passionate about education project in his constituency. He has facilitated securing admission to so many students in so many universities across Nigeria, more especially in Imo state University Owerri, Federal Polytechnic Nekede etc. He has gone as far as buying JAMB and WAEC forms for those who cant afford them.

By and large, Hon. Obinna is constructing 40 boreholes that will successfully curb the water scarcity across his constituency. The borehole is to go around every INEC pooling ward in Isiala Mbano/Okigwe/Onuimo federal constituency. He also facilitated the provision and installation of 7 power substations and 21 transformers across the constituency.

In the area of sports, He, Hon. Obinna Kingsley Onwubuariri has sponsored one of the most scintillating football competitions in Imo state for a period of 10 years. The competition has yielded many gains, as many talents have been successfully scouted and sent to ply their trade in higher leagues and foreign countries. He is one lawmaker who believes in the great spirit of sportsmanship and its binding powers to unison.

How come he was able to carry out his roles so meticulously and succeeded? The answer is not far-fetched. He had garnered a lot of experience from bureaucratic circle environment and structural consulting at different stages of his life. For many years he was a refined business mogul, a real estate magnet and 4-star hotelier before he later joined politics.

Constituents however wondered why Hon. Obinna in spite of all these achievements has hardly resorted to media propaganda but then again good works speak for itself as a gold fish they say has no hiding place. He has in several times cautioned us in his media team not to tell people what he has not done. "Dont lie for me, dont tell people what we have not done" he often roars.
Indeed, a Caleb has come to serve the good people of Okigwe North, and it will be rightly right to enable him serve us more.

© Obi Bright Chinweuba
Email: obibright13@yahoo.com
Tel: 07038241355

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