WHAT OBINGWA PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW BEFORE THE DEC. 21st LG POLLS.

"If as a youth you incidentally find yourself in a particular country, State, or city on this earth and you have no vision of how you want that place to be for you, make it be that way and keep it that way, then you don't deserve being there"

For most of us who started the agitation of Democratic continuity in Obingwa and indeed other LGAs in Abia state, through timely conduct of LG elections in the state, know of the Obingwa we desire, the development we hope for and the society we wish to build, having found ourselves in this geographical location, though not of our own choosing but of the making of the creator.

Having said that and now that the LG polls are to be conducted, it is therefore worthy to call on the good people of Obingwa to see through our perspective, of the Obingwa we wish to build.

Today's governance is no longer run based on available resources, but based on Diplomacy, ideology, and the ingenuity of the leaders and those in government, alongside the human and potential resources which they must seek, discover and harness it wherever it could be found.

On this note, the people of Obingwa and indeed Abians must consider these before electing their leaders across the LGAs come Dec. 21st 2016, because it is at this level (LG) that all grass root development begins and if the LG lacks the right growth and development, so will the State and the entire country at large.

It should not be politics as usual. It should not be about the money, influence or self acclaimed power and popularity, but of trustful stewardship and that is the reason it should be of the youths and for the youths.

If the elders lead at the State and national level, would it also be fair for them to come and lead at the local level as well? And if it be so then where is the place for the youths in governance or are we only good to follow and support?

I believe we have the right to vote and be voted for and that is why, come 21st December 2016, all Obingwa youths should mobilize to elect Hon. Hanson S. Amaechi as chairman obingwa LGA.

In terms of;

POPULATION: Obingwa as a local government has a fairly large population of over 200,000 indigenes, with a land mass of about 153 sq miles. Placing it as the 4th largest LGA in Abia state, in terms of population. So to some extent, obingwa could be said to have what it takes both in population and human resources, to make huge impact in the state, in whatever dimension. And that is why the people of Obingwa must consider putting a youth in leadership position of this extraordinary LGA.

POLITICS: I think it will be fair to say that in whatever political alignment and realignment of Abia State without the people of Obingwa, will never stand. Reason being that Obingwa has produced quite a number of quintessential politicians, patriotic Abians and Nigerians, who have served the state and country in various levels and capacities, and are still engaged in various levels and capacities both at the state and national. So it will be abysmal for this local government, which has produced these fine public servants to perform below bar due to leadership incapability at the local level. It won't speak good of us. We therefor need to make our choices right now come 21st Dec., by voting Hon. Hanson S. Amaechi to handle our affairs.

EDUCATION: Obingwa has quite a reasonable large number of primary and secondary schools, both Government and privately owned, which has been serving the basic educational needs of its people. Although Obingwa does not have a full fledged university or higher institution of learning, within the local government, suffice it to say that we will attract that soon. With Hon Hanson Sunday Amaechi leading and our elders supporting, the educational sector in Obingwa will be fully revolutionized for the development of our youths.

ECONOMY: Unlike Aba north and south, osisioma ngwa, umuahia north and other commercial points in Abia state, obingwa does not have such large market found in these commercial points, nor the infrastructural presence to undertake such economic activities. But we pride ourselves of our industry and agriculture, we are home to the popular 'GARRI NGWA' which is being sold all over the country and even the chemical composition of our soil has proven to be highly fertile for the growth of various species of cassava and palm tree. Also to some reasonable extent, mini trade and commerce is bubbling within the LGA and only needs the right input from an ideological leader like Hon. Hanson S. Amaechi to escalate it's growth and development.

With Hon. Hanson S. Amaechi in position and with the right team in place, our markets will be developed, and our agric sector will be revolutionized, mama and Papa would not need to ride 10km on bicycles just to sale their Agric products at a beat down price, no not again! Our new markets will now host these trades and commerce at their own agreed price.

Geologically, the crust of obingwa, harbour the best soil; silica sand and clayey soil for glass manufacturing and other clay works respectively as well as potential deposits of crude oil and other minerals. With the right investment in these noted areas, the economy of obingwa is headed for a boom and surely our youths will not lack employment.
Our tourism sector is not left out, with ONICHA NGWA River in mind, something could be done there to harness it's tourism potentials. Our cultural and traditional display could be turned to a world class tourist attraction.

INFRASTRUCTURE: Real estate is booming in obingwa with the increase in urbanization of the area day by day, people are buying lands and building houses in every corner in obingwa. Already with the rate of increase in population and housing, the little social infrastructure in Obingwa, is now sustaining more population than it should. But good a thing Hon. Hanson S. Amaechi has taken note of these and being given the mandate of the people come Dec 21st 2016. He will work with relevant agencies and communities to extend our rural electrification, pipe born water and other social amenities for the people of obingwa.

HEALTH: As we all know our health is our wealth and it's one of the most important factors of human and social development.
In the area of health, Obingwa has quite a number of rural health centres and many renowned medical doctors and nurses both at the state, national and international level, and these are the people that HON. Hanson Amaechi is going to work with, to revive, rebrand and sustain our health sector, which will serve us even for many years to come.

I believe that the people of obingwa are not too blind to see, not too deaf to hear nor too daft to reason. Come 21st December 2016, we will make our choice and upon that choice we bestow our mandate, to serve us right.

With Hon. Hanson S. Amaechi we stand, in God we trust.