By Oti Maduabuchi Orieji
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the 2023 election , High Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke (Mezie Abia) recently commissioned the solar street light project he attracted across Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency with a charge to the host communities to protect the facility from being vandalized.
Speaking to newsmen, Mezie Abia, explained that the project was implemented by Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and developed by Express Concern International Ltd and Dosag Top-Notch Services Ltd, of which he single-handedly facilitated .The contract is for the provision of Solar Street Light across Niger Delta region, situate at Ihechiowa-Ututu, Arochukwu road.
Chief Okeke explained that getting renewable energy light and other reasonable infrastructural developments for the constituency has been one of his visions and expressed readiness to attract more projects to the constituency.
He further stated that ,renewable energy light is the number one sign of progress, and noted that many communities are yearning to have such a source of light because of its socio-economic importance.
He urged the host communities and the neighboring villages to take ownership of the project and endeavor to protect the facility so as to continue to benefit maximally.
In their responses, traditional leaders across the constituency expressed gratitude to Chief Daniel Okeke for attracting such a project to the constituency.
HRM, EZE Uduma Obuba, the traditional ruler of Amaekpu Ohafia, who was excited with the development, said the community has not had light for a long time, adding that the solar electrification project is a big relief from the light challenges they face in Ohafia. He assured that they will do everything possible to protect the facility.
Others who spoke during the commissioning include the village head of most of the communities, The Garrison Commander of GEJ Barracks, Col. L. A Adejo, and the youth President of Ohafia – Mr Obasi Kalu,
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