It was a double celebration for the people of Ukwa East,/ Ukwa West Federal constituency as they witnessed the formal inauguration of the constituency office of the Honourable Member Representing Ukwa West and East Federal Constituency, Hon. Chris Nkwonta at Obehie-Asa in the Ukwa West Local Government Area that also saw the awarding of bursary to 200 students from the Constituency.
Speaking at the event, Hon. Nkwonta expressed confidence that the bursary which will see the benefitting undergraduates receive fifty thousand naira each will alleviate the sufferings of the students and enhance Human Capital Development of his constituents.
The National Assembly member who had previously awarded scholarships to about 230 indigent secondary school students implored the beneficiaries of the bursaries to show dedication, diligence and commitment to their chosen course of study, wishing them the best in their academics.
Hon. Nkwonta who code-named the Ukwa Federal Constituency office as a ‘Restoration Centre’, said that the office would foster engagements and strengthen the bond between him and his constituents, regretting that the people have poorly represented over the years.
Inaugurating the constituency office, a former Federal Lawmaker that represented Ukwa Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Rt.Hon.Emeka Stanley, thanked Hon.Nkwonta for living up to his campaign promises, noting that he has performed creditably within a year in office.
He disclosed that they would continue to support Hon.Nkwonta vision to better the fortune of Ukwa people through quality and effective representation.
Reacting, One of the beneficiaries of the bursaries and the President of the National Union of Asa Students, Comrade James Daniel, who expressed his gratitude ti Hon.Nkwonta, pointing out that Ukwa-East and Ukwa-West students have never had it so good .
