Ukodhiko Lists Achievements and Responds to Critics: Highlights of Constituency and Zonal Projects

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MY RESPONSE TO CRITICISM ON MY PERFORMANCE PART 2

Dear constituents, ordinarily, I do not see the need to publicize these things s they constitute my obligations to you.

It has however become sacrosanct for records purposes.

As a representative who is responsible and accountable to you, I seem it necessary to make clarifications where there are doubts. This i believe with help to establish mutual trust and reassure you all that serving you right is still my primary objective at the National Assembly

Below are a careful enumerated of my performance in terms of constituency projects, Zonal intervention projects and successful lobbies to capture projects within our constituency in the 2025 budget.

CONSTITUENCY PROJECTS

INHERITTED PROJECTS:
Two of the first sets of projects we executed after our inauguration were projects I inherited from my immediate predecessor, Rt. Hon. Leo Okuweh Ogor, a former Minority Leader of the Federal House of Representatives.

INHERITED
a. Specialised Empowerment Programme in Agric Business (Fish Farming, Hatchery, Smoking, and Marketing) for Youths and Women. This project was executed by New Balance Corporate Services Ltd in collaboration with the National Productivity Centre (NPC). 120 youths were the actual number of beneficiaries from the agency involved. However, I personally sponsored an additional 30 beneficiaries, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 150.

b. Supply of Standing Fans. This project was executed by Phefa Construction Company Ltd in collaboration with the National Productivity Centre. Eight (8) constituents were selected per ward based on ward leadership nominations. A total of 192 constituents from the various wards in Isoko North and South benefited from the project.

PROJECTS LOBBIED FOR BY ME

A. NEMA INTERVENTION:
I fostered 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.

B. GRANTS:
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.

2024 APPROPRIATION ACT (BUDGET):

In the 2024 budget, Isoko North and South Federal Constituency got capital projects of N200m; Zonal Intervention Project (ZIP) of N113m; and N40m for constituency outreach. These are all statutory projects.

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).

BREAKDOWN OF N200M CAPITAL PROJECT

a. N40m for solar-powered streetlights in Eniagbedhi, Isoko North Local Government Area.
Project Status: Completed.

b. N30m for solar-powered streetlights in Owodokpokpo, Isoko South Local Government Area.
Project Status: Completed

c. N50m for the supply of medical equipment for selected Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in Isoko North and South Federal Constituency. The proposed communities were identified after a needs assessment which was conducted through Key Informant Interviews and social media inquiry.
Project Status: Completed.

d. N20m for the supply of school desks to selected government-owned schools in Isoko North and South Federal Constituency. The proposed schools were selected after a needs assessment which was conducted through Key Informant Interview and social media inquiry.
Project Status: Completed.

e. N60m skill acquisition training and empowerment for women in Isoko North and South Federal Constituency. Selection process in view.
Project Status: Awaiting award.

ZONAL INTERVENTION PROJECTS (ZIP)

N113m Skill Acquisition/employment for Youths in Isoko North and South Federal Constituency. Selection process in view.
Project Status: Awaiting award.

CONSTITUENCY OUTREACH

N40m for the construction and furnishing of a block of six classrooms. Owodokpokpo Grammar School was selected through a needs assessment conducted through Key Informant Interview and social media inquiry.
Project Status: Awarded, ongoing and currently at roofing level.

OTHER PROJECTS FROM PERSONAL EFFORT INCLUDE:

1. N85m for the Construction of an Empowerment Multipurpose Hall using NBRRI Technology.
   Project Status: Awarded and ongoing at Erawha-Owhe.
2. N75m for Stabilised Interlocking Blocks in the Construction of 4 Classrooms and a Staff Room using NBRRI Technology.
   Project Status: Awarded and ongoing at Odueni Grammar School, Olomoro.
3. N80m for Skill Acquisition Training and Empowerment for Petty Traders in Isoko North and South Federal Constituency. Selection process in view.
   Project Status: Awaiting award.

I am Hon. Pastor Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko @⁨Jonathan Ukodhiko⁩

Member Representing Isoko Federal constituency

I reassure you, that your interest remains my primary assignment at the National Assembly