By Kelvin Ohoror
Member Representing Isoko North/Isoko South Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, Wednesday, briefed constituents on his activities in the House of Representatives, with a call on the people to support Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s re-election in 2027.
Briefing constituents as part of activities to mark his 50th birth anniversary at the Isoko Development Union, IDU House in Oleh, Ukodhiko said he was appointed into various House committees which he had used to facilitate job opportunities for qualified constituents.
On legislative activities, the lawmaker said he has presented two motions and ten bills which where at various stages in the House.
According to him, I have used my position to lobby for the supply of relief assistance to persons affected by flood disasters in our constituency through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
“Items such as beans, rice, garri, noodles, mosquito nets, blankets, cement, and zinc were equitably and publicly distributed to constituents by NEMA personnel in a space I offered at my country home as the distribution centre, while ward leaders, in their wisdom, nominated project beneficiaries.
“I am glad to report that the names and bank details of 250 constituents were uploaded for the Federal Government’s N50,000 Conditional Grant Scheme.
“Over 150 constituents have already benefited from the scheme, while the others are on the waiting list. I use this medium to congratulate those who have already benefited and urge them to utilize the funds to improve the quality of their lives through mini investments.
“I also appeal to those who are yet to benefit to be patient, as the process is still ongoing.
“Over 150 constituents names were submitted through the office of Hon. Ukodhiko for the NDE RENEWED HOPE EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE and they were all trained in the month of December, 2024, and currently awaiting their employment.”
He said Isoko North and South Federal Constituency got capital projects of N200m; Zonal Intervention Project (ZIP) of N113m; and N40m for constituency outreach in the 2024 budget.
“Also, through persistent lobbying and personal efforts, I was able to secure an additional N160m project at the Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI), and N80m project at the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI).
“We have completed Solar-powered streetlights in Eniagbedhi, Owodokpokpo, supply of medical equipment for selected Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in Isi-Emevor, Otor-Igho, Okpe-Isoko, Edherie, and Orie PHCs.
“10 stands of Solar Street lights were provided for Yahweh Street in Oleh community, Isoko South based on the passionate appeal of one of our constituents who resides in that street.
“Through NDDC, we influenced the distribution of 1,600 units of All-in-one Solar Streets to Isoko with each of the federal wards getting a minimum of 46 units each while some wards we earlier observed were lacking in the distribution of streets getting more.”
“We have also supplied school desks to selected government-owned schools in Ogu primary school, Otor-Igho, Emiye girls grammar school, Oleh, Alaka Grammar School, Ozoro, and Owhodokpokpo Grammar School, Owhodokpokpo, Construction of 4 Classrooms and a Staff Room at Odueni Grammar School, Olomoro, Construction of an Empowerment Multipurpose Hall at Erawha-Owhe among others.”
The Federal Lawmaker further said a total of 70 constituents were beneficiaries of monthly stipends and salaries of varying amounts, with 450 aged constituents and persons living with disabilities placed on a revolving monthly financial scheme of N5,000.
“Within the period also, I registered 400 students in the just-concluded 2024 Joint Admission and Matriculation Board Examination (JAMB) and sponsored free JAMB Computer Based Test (CBT) training for the candidates.
“In honour of my campaign promises, I have awarded full tuition scholarships to 10 students from Isoko North and South Federal Constituency whose scores were the highest in the just concluded 2024 JAMB Examination and have since resumed their academic work at Madonna University.
“As part of my effort to ensure our youths are gainfully employed, we have facilitated the employment of 9 constituents.”
He commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on the Emevor-Orogun road phase one and phase two and for establishing College of Health Technology, Ovrode and for the numerous human and capital development programmes and projects, which are improving the lives of the people.
“I remain resolute and committed to service delivery to my constituents in honour of my campaign promises. I am optimistic that the accomplishments of the coming years will far outweigh those of my first year in office.
“There will be more opportunities for human capital and community development. This is just one year out of my four years in office as a first timer.
“With a little more time and a contributory representative process, I am certain that everything good in terms of governance and effective representation will become visibly obvious in the lives and communities of the good people of Isoko North and South Federal Constituency.
“I am committed to contributing my own quota to the building of a fair and equitable society in order to redirect Nigeria on the path of growth and development.”
Several leaders including Pioneer Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Okoro; Chairman Isoko South Local Government Council, Hon. Warri Ovoke Friday, Chairman Delta State Hospitals Management Board, Dr Paul Oweh and Grand Patron of Isoko Development Union, High Chief Iduh Amadhe, lauded Hon. Ukodhiko for his astute representation while encouraging him to strive further
Highpoint of the ceremony was the empowerment of 340 constituents, with 20 persons getting 500,000 each, 210 persons got 200,000 each and another 110 persons were given 100,000 each, all as business support grants from the UJA Family Foundation founded by Hon Jonathan Ukodhiko.
