FOND STRENGTHENS ACCOUNTABILITY, DEVELOPMENT THROUGH STAKEHOLDERS’ ENGAGEMENT

By Chisom Okpala

The Federation of Old Nnewi Division (FOND) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting accountability, transparency and development through sustained engagement among elected public office holders, political aspirants and stakeholders.

The National President of FOND, Dr J.A.P. Okolo, stated this during a stakeholders’ engagement held on Aug. 23 at St. Cletus Church, Otolo Nnewi.

Okolo said the forum was designed to strengthen unity, political consciousness and constructive dialogue, while providing public office holders with an opportunity to present their stewardship and receive feedback from the people.

A major highlight of the event was an address by the member representing Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Peter Uzokwe, who reaffirmed his commitment to quality representation.

Uzokwe highlighted some of his achievements in education, healthcare and infrastructure, including classroom renovations, scholarships, free medical outreaches, the planned distribution of more than 400 blood pressure monitors and installation of solar powered streetlights across communities in the constituency.

The lawmaker also advocated the introduction of skills acquisition programmes in correctional centres across the constituency, saying that equipping inmates with vocational skills would promote rehabilitation and facilitate their reintegration into society.

Uzokwe further declared his intention to seek a second term in office, citing the existing zoning arrangement for the Old Nnewi Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives.

According to him, the seat is zoned to Ekwusigo Local Government Area until 2031, after which it will rotate to Nnewi South until 2039.

The engagement also featured interactive sessions between stakeholders and aspirants for various elective positions, who outlined their development plans and pledged to work for the progress of the Old Nnewi Division if elected.

FOND is a non partisan platform that promotes unity, dialogue, collaboration and peaceful resolution of issues affecting the 18 communities of the Old Nnewi Division, comprising Ekwusigo, Nnewi North and Nnewi South Local Government Areas.

Chisom Okpala is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State

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