ENSURING QUALITY REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE: DCN.CHIKE OKAFOR'S EXAMPLE

What is the essence of representation in whatever capacity if not connecting, reconnecting and sustaining ur cordial relationship with the people being represented? Hon. Dcn. Chike Okafor is one Man who understands this very fact. Dcn. He is one Man who believes being very close to the represented in character and principle is the hallmark of Representation. He has proved his mettle in this regards.

Hon. Dcn. Chike Okafor represents Ehime Mbano/Obowo/Ihitte Uboma Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Federal Republic Of Nigeria. He is also the House of Representatives Committee on Health,Vice Chairman and Member of other Committees in the Green Chamber. As large as his Constituency and demanding as his Committee is,Hon. Dcn. Chike Okafor has continued to deliver.

The Obowo Born Former Finance Commissioner now Federal Lawmaker is one man who has never missed any sitting in the Green Chamber and has also been in touch with his constituents and Imolites at large. Being at the sittings where critical issues are debated is important. Connecting with his people is also important. It is audible to the deaf and visible to the eyes that these two important aspect of Legislative representation has not suffered any setback. There is no weekend that past after the week's legislative business Hon. Chike Okafor does not come home to interface with his friends and constituents. The Youth-Friendly Federal Legislator has effectively and maximally used NASS Assembly Recess for Constituency Outreach when most of his colleagues prefer to travel abroad.

While most of his colleagues would prefer to shy away from the responsibilities to their people using electoral expenses as an excuse,Hon. Dcn. Chike Okafor has proved that there's no reason/excuse why the people should not be given priority at any point in time. He has continued to extend helping hand to his constituents in dire need. The Christ Embassy Deacon has also used his contact ever since he was inducted into the Nation's Green Chamber as a Lawmaker to secure appointments for some of his constituents. His Magnanimity and Benevolence also goes beyond his Federal Constituency as,He has remained Accessible to All and Sundry. He has also moved people-oriented motions geared towards a better Ehime Mbano/Obowo/Ihitte Uboma Federal Constituency, Imo State and to a larger extent Nigeria on the floor of the hallowed chamber.

Yes, Hon. Dcn. Chike Okafor has ensured quality, pragmatic, effective and robust representation of his people and Ndi Imo at Large. Indeed, quality representation of the represented is the Hallmark Of Service.

Written By

Asiwaju Ohalete Wisdom Mayor
(Gburugburu).