While commending the Senator on the various moves he is making to meet the yearnings and aspirations of the people, Ibrahim pointed out that the completion of Ajaokuta steel complex would have significant economic impact on the people of Kogi Central and the country at large.
“We thank the Senator for his effort towards bringing transformation to our land. I have dreamt that Ebiraland will be a better place and i can see the dream coming true in my son, Senator Deen whose late father, a one-time deputy governor in the old Kwara State was my very good friend. I believe that from what he is doing in the Senate, Ajaokuta steel would definitely come alive. If those we sent there before had done what this young man is doing now, we won’t be where we are today in Ebiraland,” the traditional ruler said.
Earlier in his presentation tiltled, “My Sojourn at The Senate: Six Months after”, the youngest Senator in the Upper Chamber took time to elaborate on his numerous contributions to national discourse and legislative process. He disclosed that he is working on the bills for Local Government Financial Autonomy, Rights & Integration of Physically Challenged Persons, Conveyancing Law/Foreclosure Law and Railway.
The Vice Chairman of Senate Commitee on Niger Delta Affairs, said his efforts at addressing constituency challenges include a Multi-faceted Wealth Creation Initiative, which is a personal project package known as The Umagene Abatemi Initiative (TUAI), where N20million has already been committed to. Other areas, according to him, are the seemingly intractable water problem in the whole of Ebiraland, rehabilitation of Ukpake and and Ajaokuta village roads.
The ocassion, which was chaired Musa Etudaiye, an educationist and retired permanent secretary was graced by other priminent dignitaries from the central senatorial district of Kogi State including the state Deputy Governor, Philip Salawu, President of Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Hajia Ladi Ibrahim, Professor Mariatu Tenuche, Provost of Federal College of Education, Okene, Dr. Iyila Ayayi, Alhaji Gomina Oyibo and all the traditional rulers in Ebiraland.
Various groups in Kogi Central were on hand to show solidarity to the Senator, who they beleive represent the change they have been longing for.
