August 23, (THEWILL) – The Senator representing Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District (Akwa Ibom North-West), Obong Chris Ekpenyong, says no fewer than 33 life-touching projects have been earmarked to be inaugurated before the end of August 2022.
The Senator, who dropped the information during an interactive session with selected journalists in Uyo on Monday, described his stint in the Red Chamber as eventful and worthwhile.
The former deputy Governor of the state ruled out a second term bid, saying that the period has brought him closer to the grassroots to understand their feelings and challenges.
Taking a retrospective look at his performance in the last couple of years even as he scored himself a pass mark, Ekpenyong said his tenure has witnessed the enunciation of no fewer than 33 constituency projects spread across the 10 Local Government Areas of the Senatorial District.
According to him, he has originated and sponsored some bills seeking “to bring developmental projects to the State, assuring that before his tenure lapses in 2023, the people will experience the full impacts of a positive representation.
“I was sent by my people and, I am happy to report progress that several development projects have been attracted alongside bills that will improve the standard of life of our communities and the people”, he said.
He listed such projects to include skills acquisition centres, solar-powered water projects, markets, schools renovations, construction of classroom blocks, road projects, and the empowerment of youths in vocational training and scholarships.
Reacting to the 2023 general elections, Ekpenyong warned the electorate against sentiments in making choices, explaining that “Nigeria is in dire need of patriotic and capable leaders with the zeal to reinvent Nigeria.”
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