By Ubong Creativity

Member representing Eket State Constituency in Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. David Lawrence has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has performed creditably both at the state and local government level. The House Member stated this when selected youth leaders from Odio in Ward 5 Central paid him a Courtesy Visit at his premises in Eket.

Rt. Hon. Lawrence said that the PDP administration led by governor Udom Emmanuel has justified the mandate given to him by Akwa Ibom people through his industrialization policy which has attracted more industries to the state, urging the youth leaders to be committed and stedfast in the PDP administration so as to be rewarded for their effort.

He assured the youth of many projects in Eket Constituency executed by PDP led administration to include the International Market, Eket Township Stadium, the Super High Way and the housing project which will commenced before December ending.

"I want to say that PDP remain the only party that has interest of the people at heart as shown by governor Udom Emmanuel which has been replicated at the grassroot level. I want to assured all of you that we will double what we have done in first term," he stated.

He thanked the youth for thinking it wise to sit with him to share the issues bordering on their welfare, assuring them that all the concerns will be addressed accordingly. The lawmaker also advised Odio youth to learn trade and have skills that will guarantee them opportunities in job placement especially in the oil and gas sector, promising to ensure that everyone is satisfied as governance is all about the people.

In his presentation, the Youth President of Odio, Mr. Uboho Nkanta said the youth are aggrieved as they are always forgotten immediately after the election, pleadin the House Member to give them equal opportunities in terms of empowerment, job opportunities and financial support.

A Youth Council representative, Christian Ukpaukure urged the House Member to carry Odio youth along in his programmes as they are ready to deliver PDP in 2019. He emphasized on capacity building to be a top priority of his second term in office as the youth want to acquired skills that will help them in future.

Lending his voice, Andrew Hanson said that he is aware that Rt. Hon. Lawrence has the capacity to initiate programmes that will touch every segment, pleading him to involved Odio youth in all his activities for synergy towards delivering PDP in 2019.

While thanking the House Member for his prompt response to meet with the youth of Odio, the facilitator of the visit and Eket Youth Caucus Member, Comrade Ubong David expressed delight that Eket still has leaders who pay attention to the yearnings of their people, urging the House Member to always find time to interact with the grassroot for proper understanding of government policies and programs.

He assured that Odio and Ward 5 Central is PDP and will deliver the party at the coming general elections.

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