OPINION: Chike Okafor, THE MARVERICK AND UNCOMMON LEGISLATOR By Ik Ogbonna.

Chike Okafor.

The member representing Okigwe South (Ehime Mbano, Ihitte Uboma and Obowo) in the House of Representatives, Deacon Chike Okafor is undoubtedly an outstanding and examplary federal lawmaker that is giving due credence to our democracy. Infact, he is such a sincere and dedicated legislator every constituency craves to have. He takes his “Legislative Contract” with his people seriously and doesn’t slumber in the business of lawmaking, legislation and oversight. He is always in touch with his constituents and known to visit home every weekend. This must be the reason why his constituents desire him to remain in the hallowed Green Chambers of the National Assembly. This is because of the strong bond they now share with him which has proven difficult to break.

 

He was born into the family of HRH Eze & Ugoeze Ifeanyichukwu John Okafor of Umuokeh in Obowo LGA of Imo State on 15th November, 1972. Young Chike had his primary education at Umuokeh Primary School before proceeding to Holy Ghost College, Owerri. After his Secondary education, Chike Okafor proceeded to Imo State University, Owerri where he graduated with a BSc in Economics in the year 1997. The Home Boy  also holds a Master of Science degree in Human Resource Management from Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) and a PhD from IMSU.

Chike Okafor joined the banking sector in 1999 where he rose to the rank of Senior Manager at Zenith Bank Plc. After 12 years in the banking industry, Chike Okafor was appointed Imo State Commissioner for Finance in 2011 because of his financial expertise and uncommon managerial qualities. 

Out of his desire to expand his scope of service to the people, Chike Okafor contested the Okigwe South Federal Constituency seat in 2015.

Chike Okafor has sponsored and co-sponsored many bills and motions for the good governance of Nigeria. He has also attracted many road projects and other infrastructural development to his constituency. He used his position as Chairman House Committee on Health Services to give employment to many constituents of his in many federal establishments. Honestly, he is one of the few lawmakers who is very close to his constituents via periodic town hall meetings and constituency briefings plus Democracy Dividends. His constituency briefings  take place in each of the 3 LGAs that make up Okigwe South Federal Constituency. During every constituency briefing, Chike Okafor interacts with his people to feel their pulse and hear their opinion on issues that needs his intervention. He also sponsors free medical treatment and surgeries for ailing constituents. He has also empowered many women and youths in his constituency for self reliance. 

Due to his outstanding performance in his first term, the good people of Okigwe South re-elected him into the Green Chambers of the National Assembly in 2019 to continue with his numerous people oriented programs. Additionally, owing to the clarion call from his constituents based on his Legislative Wizardry and Competence, his party the APC has presented him for a third time with the aim of using him to secure more gains at Abuja and corner any principal position that will accrue to the South East.

The primary job of a legislator is lawmaking and in it, Chike Okafor has really distinguished himself. Since his election into the House of Representatives, Chike Okafor has sponsored the following Bills for the good governance of Nigeria:

1. A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Counterfeit and Fake Drugs And Unwholesome Processed Foods (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act Cap C34, Laws of the Federal of Nigeria, 2004 and to make Comprehensive Provisions for the Prohibition and Control of Counterfeit and Products, 2012 

2. An Act to Establish the Institute of Customer and Commercial Accountants of Nigeria and for other Related Matters Connected Therewith.

3. An Act to Amend the Dangerous Drugs Act Cap DI Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to give Powers to the minister of Health to Regulate Certain Classes of Drugs, Allow Arrests to be affected by the Members of the Public and Review the Prescribed Penalty provided under the Act; And for Related Matters.

4. An Act to Establish the Charted Institute of Customer Relationship Management to be charged with the Responsibility for Registration Discipline of its Members, to Regulate and Control the Practice of Customer Service Profession and for Related Matters Connected Therewith amongst numerous others. 

Hon. Deacon Chike Okafor has also sponsored the following Motions on the floor of the Green Chambers for the good governance of Nigeria:

1. Urgent importance on the need for intervention of the Federal Government on the abandoned Owerri-Port Harcourt Road and the need to complete its rehabilitation.

2. Urgent need to check illegal routes into Nigeria in order to reduce acts of terrorism.

3. Urgent need to stop the Embarrassing outbreak of Lassa Fever Virus in Nigeria and the need to step up the fight against further Spread and Loss of lives.

4. Urgent need to investigate the unpaid Contracts by the Federal Government and its agencies to Local Contractors.

5. Tobacco Pandemic in Nigeria and urgent need for Implementation and the Enforcement of the National Tobacco Control Act Passed in 2015. 

6. Decayed infrastructure in Nigeria Boarder and urgent need for intervention.

7. Urgent need to intervene on the Deplorable State of Health Care Service Provision in Nigeria Prisons.

8. Urgent need to Avert National Health Crisis through adequate funding and Revitalization of the Primary Healthcare System (PHCs) in Nigeria.

9. Urgent need to investigate the Compliance Rate of Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO’s) to NHIS Contributions and Utilization of funds by the Healthcare Providers and Inhumane Treatment of Enrollees. 

10. Absence of functional Modern Scanners at the various Port Terminals in Nigeria. 

11. Urgent need to address lopsidedness in Appointment into the Administrative/ Management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in Breach of Section 4 of the NDDC act.

12. Urgent need to encourage voluntary blood donation to the National Blood Bank and to Avoid Continuous Loss of lives as a Result of Non-Availability of blood in emergency situations.

13. Urgent need to treat Accident Victims and Victims of Emergency without subjecting them to Hospital Protocols. 

14. The need for immediate protection of witnesses who testify before House Committees: the Case of suspension of the Executive Secretary of NHIS. 

15. Urgent need for the investigation of the alleged unremitting of funds into the Federation Account and the looted funds by Ministries, Agencies and Parastatal.

16. Urgent need to establish Military Training Schools in all the Geo-Political Zones in Nigeria.

ROADS/INFRASTRUCTURES AND OTHER INTERVENTION PROJECTS FACILITATED BY RT HON CHIKE OKAFOR

1. Construction of 1,000 Capacity Mini Stadium named after Dee Sam Mbakwe at Obowo LGA Headquarters, Otoko.

2. Construction of 3KM Ama EDS/ Umuezeala Road, Obowo.

3. Construction of 3.5 KM Ishi Oriekpa/ Alaupa-Avutu Road, Obowo 

4. Construction of 2 KM Afor-Umuokeh/ Umuonyeocha Road, Obowo

5. Weaving/Mbara Oriagu/Nkwo Duru Ukwu Road, Ehime Mbano LGA(Phase 1).

6. Annual Educational supports/payment of WAEC and JAMB/UTME fees for over 1,750 (one thousand, Seven Hundred and Fifty) students drawn from various secondary schools in Ehime Mbano, Ihitte Uboma and Obowo Federal constituency. (Since 2015 till date). 

7. Educational supports for over 600 (Six Hundred) undergraduates drawn from the various autonomous communities of Ehime Mbano, Ihitte Uboma and Obowo Federal constituency.

8. Construction and donation of 3 classroom Blocks at Community Primary School Umuogele, Umuariam.

9. Construction and donation of a whole Secondary School comprising of Classrooms Blocks, Staff rooms, Principal’s office and conveniences at Comprehensive Secondary School, Ekeala Amuzi, Obowo, LGA as an intervention when Assumpta Girls’ and Ikenazizi Boys Secondary School were having issues with the church and the students were stranded.

10. Construction and donation of a 4 Classroom blocks at Amainyi High School, Ihitte Uboma LGA, Imo State.

11. Construction and donation of 4 classroom blocks at Community Secondary School Amainyi-Nta in Ihitte Uboma LGA, Imo State.

12. Renovation of Umuduru Nsu Secondary School, Ehime Mbano.

13. Construction and donation of 4 standard classroom blocks in Community Primary School Uzinumi-Uboma, Ihitte Uboma LGA. 

14. Renovation/Completion of modern classroom and Administrative blocks at Okenalogho Technical Secondary school in Obowo LGA.

15. Sponsorship of over 50 students in the Nigerian Law School and Medical School from Ehime Mbano, Ihitte Uboma and Obowo LGAs.

16. Sponsorship of Constituents to study in Ukraine, Canada, United State of America, United Kingdom and Turkey.

17. Construction of an ultra-modern WAEC Hall with staff room, Store and public convenience at Okenalogho Secondary Technical School, Obowo LGA, Imo State.

18. Upgrading of the School Field and Pitch paths with Goals post Nets and Football facilities in Okenalogho Secondary Technical School, Obowo LGA, Imo State.

19. Construction of an Ultra-modern 6 Classroom duplex with furniture at Okenalogho Secondary Technical School, Obowo LGA.

20. Construction of an Ultra-modern 3 (three) Classroom with 500 seating capacity WAEC hall duplex with furniture at Mercy Girls’ High School, Umuezeala, Ehime Mbano LGA. 

21. Financial Grants to Widows, Market Women and Craftsmen in Ehime Mbano, Ihitte Uboma and Obowo Federal Constituency.

22. Facilitation of the enrolment of over 100 (One Hundred) Constituents in the Federal Government N-POWER social investment programme with a monthly stipend of ₦30,000 (Thirty Thousand naira) for a period of one year. (Batch C – stream 1 & 2). 

23. Facilitation of enrollment, capture and payment of ₦30,000 each to over 250 (Two Hundred and fifty) beneficiaries drawn from Ehime Mbano, Ihitte Uboma and Obowo Federal Constituency for the Federal Government COVID-19 Survival Fund (For Artisans)

24. Purchase and Distribution of Grinding Machines to Market women in Ehime Mbano, Ihitte Uboma and Obowo Federal Constituency. 

25. Purchase and Distribution of Foreign used Toyota Sienna, Shuttle Buses, Passat and Golf cars for transportation support for youths/ men in Ehime Mbano, Ihitte Uboma and Obowo LGAs. 

26. Purchase and Distribution of Nasara Motorcycles to Okada Riders and Youths in Ehime Mbano, Ihitte Uboma and Obowo Federal Constituency. 

27. Facilitation of Federal Government Conditional Cash transfer to over 150 (One Hundred and Fifty) beneficiaries in Ehime Mbano, Ihitte Uboma and Obowo Federal Constituency. 

28. Provision of Cash support and food items and hygiene products for Constituents across Ehime Mbano, Ihitte Uboma and Obowo LGAs during the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown. 

29. Built houses for indigent women and widows, as well as individual financial support to float viable businesses in Ehime Mbano, Ihitte Uboma and Obowo Federal Constituency. 

30. Sponsorship of overseas travel for greener pastures of constituents to Canada, Holland, Cyprus, Indonesia, United Kingdom and Turkey.

31. Purchase and Donation of Dialysis Machine and water treatment plant to Maternal Referral Centre, Amuzi, Obowo LGA: Annex: Imo State University Teaching Hospital. 

32. Facilitation of the upgrading of Mercy School of Nursing to College of Nursing and Midwifery, Umuologho, Obowo LGA  thereby creating opportunity for more intake and better training for the students.

33. Yearly comprehensive free medical outreach/free surgical mission with major and minor surgeries carried out (with after surgery care) in Ehime Mbano, Ihitte Uboma and Obowo LGAs (2015 till date) 

34. Delivery of Integrated Maternal and Child Medical Services in Rural Communities of the 10 Wards of Obowo LGAs, Imo State. 

35. Free dental care services (extractions, scaling, filling, artificial replacements and treatment) to constituents of Ehime Mbano, Ihitte Uboma and Obowo LGAs.

36. Free Medical care services to inmates in Owerri prisons

37. Procurement of Drugs and Consumables for Health Centers in Ehime Mbano, Ihitte Uboma and Obowo Federal Constituency. 

38. Procurement of Mama Kits for pregnant women and nursing mothers in Ehime Mbano, Ihitte Uboma and Obowo Federal Constituency, Imo State.

39. Purchase and distribution of Medical Equipment to selected Primary Health Care Centers in Ehime Mbano, Ihitte Uboma and Obowo LGAs.

40. Donation of Type 2 Medical Equipment/ Medical Consumables for Mercy Hospital Umuologho, Obowo LGA.

41. Donation of Type 2 Medical Equipment/ Medical Consumables to Our Saviour’s Hospital, Amainyi, Ihitte Uboma LGA. 

42. Donation of Type 2 Medical Equipment/ Medical Consumables to Mbano Joint Hospital, Isiala/Ehime Mbano LGA. 

43. Facilitation of Community Health Influencers and Promoter Services (CHIPS) In Ehime Mbano, Ihitte Uboma and Obowo LGAs.

44. Procurement of Drugs and consumables to Amuzi Comprehensive Health Centre, Imo State.

45. Procurement of brand new 40KVA sound proof Generator to Comprehensive Health Centre, Amainyi, Ihitte Uboma. 

46. Procurement of brand new 40KVA sound proof Generator to Comprehensive Health Centre, Amuzi, Obowo. 

47. Procurement of brand new 40KVA sound proof generator to Comprehensive Health Centre, Umualumaku ihim, Ehime Mbano.

48. Provision of motorized Boreholes with overhead tanks at Comprehensive Health Centre, Amainyi, Ihitte Uboma.

49. Provision of motorized Boreholes with overhead tanks at Comprehensive Health Centre, Amuzi, Obowo. 

50. Provision of motorized Boreholes with overhead tanks at Comprehensive Health Centre, Umualumaku, Ihim, Ehime Mbano. 

51. Construction of Ultra-modern Staff Quarters/ Lecture Hall at Mercy School of Nursing, Umuologho, Obowo. 

52. Construction of Type 1 Health Centre at Umuosinta, Amuzi, Obowo LGA.

53. Construction of Type 1 Health Centre at Ehume Obowo, Imo State. 

54. Construction of a comprehensive Health Centre with Doctors’ Quarters at Amuzi, Obowo LGA, Imo State.

55. Construction of a comprehensive Health Centre with Doctors’ Quarters at Umualumaku, Ehime Mbano LGA.

56. Construction and Expansion of Hospital Block at Mbano Joint Hospital, Isiala/Ehime Mbano.

57. Construction of a Comprehensive Health Center with Doctor’s Quarters, fenced and with Gate House at Umuanunu, Nsu, Ehime Mbano LGA.

58. Construction of Type 2 Health Centre at Umueze Owerre, Ama Eze Saclux, Ehime Mbano. 

59. Construction of a comprehensive Health Centre with Doctors’ Quarters at Amainyi, Ihitte Uboma LGA.  

60. Construction of Type 2 Health Center with Type 2 Medical Equipment at Umuezegwu, Ihitte Uboma LGA.

61. Construction of ultra-modern Hospital Block at Our Savior’s Hospital Amainyi, Ihitte Uboma.

62. Supply of Medical Equipment/ Medical Consumables to Our Savior’s Hospital Amainyi, Ihitte Uboma.

63. Renovation/ Revitalization of Umuokeh Community Health Centre, Obowo LGA. 

64. Renovation/ Revitalization of Umuosochie Community Health Centre, Obowo LGA.

65. Renovation/ Revitalization of Umuifem Avutu Health Centre, Obowo LGA.

66. Renovation/ Revitalization of Amuzi Health Centre, Obowo LGA.

67. Renovation/ Revitalization of Achingali Health Centre, Obowo LGA 

68. Renovation/ Revitalization of Okwuohia Health Centre, Obowo LGA

69. Renovation/ Revitalization of Alike Health Centre, Obowo LGA

70. Renovation/ Revitalization of Umuologho Health Centre, Obowo LGA 

71. Renovation/ Revitalization of Ehume Health Centre, Obowo LGA

72. Revitalization of Umuakagu Nsu Health Centre, Ehime Mbano LGA.

73. Revitalization of Umunumo Health Centre, Ehime Mbano LGA.

74. Revitalization of Umueze 11 Health Centre, Ehime Mbano LGA.

75. Revitalization of Umuezeala Owerre Health Centre, Ehime Mbano LGA.

76. Revitalization of Umuoma Health Centre, Ehime Mbano LGA.

77. Revitalization of Ukwu Ugiri Health Centre, Ehime Mbano LGA. 

78. Revitalization of Agbaja Health Centre, Okikpa, Ehime Mbano LGA.

79. Renovation/ Revitalization of Umuezegwu Health Centre, Ihitte Uboma LGA.

80. Renovation/ Revitalization of Ekeikpa, Amainyinta Health Centre, Ihitte Uboma LGA.

81. Renovation/ Revitalization of Umunahihie, Amainyi-Ukwu Health Centre, Ihitte Uboma LGA.

82. Renovation/ Revitalization of Dimneze Health Centre, Ihitte Uboma LGA.

83. Renovation/ Revitalization of Umuawuchi Health Centre, Ihitee Uboma LGA. 

84. Revitalization of Amaraku Health Centre, Isiala Mbano LGA.

85. Revitalization of Osuama/Añara Health Centre, Isiala Mbano LGA.

86. Revitalization of Umuneke Health Centre, Isiala Mbano LGA. 

87. Revitalization of Okohia Health Centre, Isiala Mbano LGA.

88. Revitalization of Umunkwo Health Centre, Isiala Mbano LGA.

89. Renovation/ Revitalization of Amuzari Health Centre, Isiala Mbano LGA.

90. Renovation/ Revitalization of Osuowerre II, Isiala Mbano LGA.

91. Renovation/ Revitalization of Umuozo Health Centre, Isiala Mbano LGA. 

92. Renovation/ Revitalization of Ibeme Health Centre, Isiala Mbano LGA.

93. Renovation/ Revitalization of Umoko Dike Health Centre, Onuimo LGA.

94. Renovation/ Revitalization of Okwelle Health Centre, Onuimo LGA.

95. Renovation/ Revitalization of Umucheke Health Centre, Onuimo LGA.

96. Renovation/ Revitalization of Umuna Health Centre, Onuimo LGA. 

97. Renovation/ Revitalization of Umuduru Health Centre, Onuimo LGA.

98. Renovation/ Revitalization of Ndikpa Aboh Health Centre, Onuimo LGA.

99. Renovation/ Revitalization of Ihube Health Centre, Okigwe LGA.

100. Renovation/ Revitalization of Amosu Town Health Centre, Okigwe LGA.

101. Renovation/ Revitalization of Okigwe Town Health Centre, Okigwe LGA

102. Renovation/ Revitalization of Aku Health Centre, Okigwe LGA.

103. Yearly enrolment of constituents into the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), which insures free drugs, free treatment and free medical checkup for beneficiaries for the whole year running for the past 5 (five) years with over 8,471 (Eight Thousand, Four Hundred and Seventy One) beneficiaries at various NHIS accredited Hospitals:

104. Extension of 33KVA line and installation of transformer at Umuosochie, Obowo LGA.

105. Extension of 33KVA line and installation of transformer at Okwuohia, Obowo LGA.

106. Extension of 33KVA line and installation of transformer at Utanawan, Umunachi, Obowo LGA.

107. Extension of 33KVA line and installation of transformer at Umuonyeocha, Ogbaedere, Umuebea, Umuokeh Obowo LGA.

108. Donation and Installation of 3 (three) 300KVA Transformer and Energizing of 1 (one) Transformer in Umuokeh Autonomous Community

109. Donation and Installation of 2 (two) 500KVA Transformer and 1 (one) Energizer at Malaysia Market, Obowo.

110. Installation of 300KVA Transformer with 1.2 KM work at Umunachi, Obowo.

111. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer at Umulogho Autonomous Community.

112. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer at Umuogele Autonomous Community

113. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer at Umunnebe Autonomous Community

114. Donation and installation of Transformer at Achara, Obowo

115. Donation and Installation of Transformer at Umungwa, Obowo

116. Donation and Installation of Transformer at Umuekwekezagu, Obowo

117. Donation and Installation of Transformer at Umuzonyeugha Umuosochie, Obowo

118. Donation and Energizing of 300KVA Transformer to Ehume Autonomous Community, Obowo LGA

119. Replacement of 300KVA with 500KVA Transformer in Achingali Autonomous Community, Obowo LGA

120. Donation and Installation of 3 (three) 300KVA Transformer to Alike Autonomous Community, Obowo LGA. 

121. Donation of 500KVA Transformer to Avutu Autonomous Community, Obowo.

122. Extension of 33KVA line and installation of transformer at Umuokoro, Umuogele, Umuasonye Obowo LGA.

123. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer with over 500 meters high and low Tension work at Umuokoro, Umuariam, Obowo.

124. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer to Dimneze I Autonomous Community, Obowo.

125. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer at Umuosinta Amuzi. Obowo

126. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer at Umukpa Alike, Obowo

127. Donation of 300KVA Transformer at Ndiuhu Autonomous Community.

128. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer at Umuasonye Autonomous Community

129. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer with high and low Tension work at Umuochichieze in Okwunaezigwe, Amuzi, Obowo. 

130. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer at Nnachioma, Umuariam, Obowo.

131. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer and 30 (thirty) Concrete Poles to Amanze Autonomous Community, Obowo.

132. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer with high Tension work in Okwuohia.

133. Donation, Installation and Energizing of 300KVA Transformer in Umuagu, Obowo.

134. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer at Umueleke Autonomous Community.

135. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer at Umueze II

136. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer at Umuduruegwele Autonomous Community.

137. Donation and Installation of Transformer at Okweowerre Autonomous community

138. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer at Agbaja Autonomous Community, Ehime Mbano.

139. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer at Nneano Agbaja Autonomous Community, Ehime Mbano.

140. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer at Umukabia Autonomous Community, Ehime Mbano.

141. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer at St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral Parish, Nsu, Ehime Mbano.

142. Donation and Installation of Transformer at Ibeamaukwu Autonomous community.

143. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer at Umunakanu Owerre Autonomous community. 

144. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer at Umuakagu Autonomous Community.

145. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer at Umuezeala Nsu Autonomous community.

146. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer at Ihitte Nsu Autonomous Community.

147. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer at Ezeoke Autonomous Community

148. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer to Ibeafor Autonomous Community.

149. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer to Umunumu Autonomous Community. 

150. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer to Umuchioke Autonomous Community.

151. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer at Umuezeala Owerre Autonomous Community.

152. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer at Umuezeala Ezike Autonomous Community.

153. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer at Umuezeala Ogwara Autonomous Community.

154. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Umueze I

155. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer at Umuezealama Autonomous Community.

156. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer at Umualumaku Umuihim Autonomous Community. 

157. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer at Umualumaku Umueze Autonomous Community.

158. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer to Umuoma Nzerem Autonomous Community.

159. Extension of 33KVA line and installation of transformer at Nzerem Ikpem Ehime Mbano LGA.

160. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer at Obinetiti Autonomous Community.

161. Donation and Installation of Transformer at Nneato Agbaje Autonomous community

162. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer at Ibeowerre Autonomous Community.

163. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer at Amaimo Autonomous Community. 

164. Extension of 33KVA line and installation of transformer at Akpumaduru, Okota, Ihitte Uboma LGA.

165. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer to Umuoma Autonomous community, Ihitte Uboma

166. Extension of 33KVA line and installation of transformer at Ikperejere, Ihitte Uboma. 

167. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer to Onicha Uboma Autonomous Community, Ihitte Uboma.

168. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer to Amakohia Umuoyo, Ihitte Uboma.

169. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer to Amakohia Ekwerecha, Ihitte Uboma 

170. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer to Nkumato Autonomous Community, Ihitte Uboma 

171. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer to Umuawaeke Autonomous Community, Ihitte Uboma

172. Donation and Installation of Transformer at Umuanu Okata 1, Ihitte Uboma

173. Donation and Installation of 300KVA Transformer to Umuarugwu Amainyi Autonomous Community, Ihitte Uboma

174. Complete renovation and equipping of Obowo Divisional headquarters with two Hilux Van to Otoko Police Station, Obowo.

175. Construction of Mobile Police Transit Camp (Building) to cover Malaysia Market and Umungwa, Obowo when commissioned. 

176. Construction of an ultra-modern Police Post at Afor Umuokeh Market, Umuokeh Autonomous community with a Hilux van to aid patrol.

177. Facilitated gainful employment of constituents into the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)

178. Facilitated gainful employment of constituents into the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) 

179. Facilitated gainful employment of Constituents into National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) 

180. Facilitated gainful employment of Constituents into Zenith Bank, First Bank, EcoBank, Fidelity Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) and others

181. Facilitated gainful employment of constituents into the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC). 

182. Facilitated the gainful employment of constituents into Federal Medical Center, Owerri; Teaching Hospital Nnewi, Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu (UNTH), National Blood Transfusion Service and others.

183. Facilitated gainful employment of constituents into the NIGERIAN ARMY, Nigerian Police Force, Air-force, Customs, NAVY and Civil Defense. 

184. Facilitated gainful employment of constituents into Federal/ State Universities, College of Education and Polytechnics for Academic and Non-Academic Staff.

185. Purchase and Distribution of Generator Sets to Business/Store operators. 

186. Provision of All-in-one Solar Street Lights in Ehime Mbano, Ihitte Uboma and Obowo LGAs.

187. Drilling Of Solar Power Borehole with Overhead Tank at Umuezegwu Health Care Center in Ihitte Uboma LGA

188. Built and donated an Ultra-modern mini Stadium of 2,500 (Two Thousand, Five Hundred) seating capacity Dee Sam Mbakwe Pavilion at Otoko, Obowo.

189. Provision of Boreholes and Public Conveniences at Oriaagwu Market, Ehime Mbano. 

190. Provision of Boreholes and Public Conveniences at Orie Umulogho Market, Obowo LGA. 

191. Construction of 8 (eight) Nos. of Motorized Boreholes with 4 Plastics Tanks at Various Locations in Ehime Mbano LGA. 

192. Construction of Solar powered Borehole with overhead tank at Akanehinawo and Umuologhocho Community Hall, Umuosochie, Obowo LGA 

193. Training and Capacity Building of over 150 (One Hundred and fifty) Constituents on Paint Production and Marketing with Starter’s Token in Ehime Mbano, Ihitte Uboma and Obowo Federal constituency.

194. Training and Capacity Building on the effective use of Manure, Biosafety and high yield to Farmers in Ehime Mbano, Ihitte Uboma and Obowo Federal Constituency.

Undoubtedly, the outstanding performance of Rt Hon Chike Okafor has endeared him to the electorate. Rt Hon Chike Okafor’s commitment to good governance and people oriented programs have placed him above all other contestants of the Okigwe South seat. 

As the 2023 general elections draw closer, the good people of Ehime Mbano, Ihitte Uboma and Obowo are in a hurry to renew the tenure of this maverick and uncommon legislator for greater legislative service and development of Okigwe South. 

To God alone be the glory! 

Ik Ogbonna is an Owerri based Journalist and PR Practitioner and can be reached through 08037203559.