The former member who represented Nnewi North Constituency at 7th Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Nonso Smart Okafor says he is among the top three lawmakers in the 7th Assembly that sponsored the highest number of motions.
Okafor recently revealed his achievements in four years as a lawmaker while giving account of his stewardship to his constituents.
“I write this letter with a heart full of gratitude and appreciation for the trust and confidence you placed in me when you elected me to represent you at the Anambra State House of Assembly in 2019. It was a great honor to be chosen to represent such a wonderful town, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve you.
“The road to the 2019 elections was not an easy one. There were many challenges and obstacles to overcome, but despite all odds, you elected me, that son of a ‘nobody’ and stood by me as I passed through even the traumatic election ligations. For this, I am forever grateful.
“I set out determined to fulfill the social contract with my people and my covenant with God.
“As your representative, I have done my utmost to serve you with dedication and integrity. I have worked tirelessly to ensure that your voice is heard and your needs are met. I have strived to be accessible and responsive to your concerns, and to work collaboratively with other stakeholders to bring about positive change in our community.
“However, I am not oblivious to the fact that I may have unintentionally offended some of my constituents in the course of my representation. For this, I humbly apologize. I assure you that my intentions were always to serve you to the best of my ability, and I regret any actions or words that may have caused hurt or disappointment.
“I am aware that there were many expectations from my office, many of which are far beyond my capacity as a House of Assembly member to fulfill. As a product of massive grassroot support, on daily basis, I was confronted with pressures from constituents seeking both personal and collective needs. Despite obvious constraints, I faced the challenges, and shouldered the demands to the best of my abilities. And, I am proud of what we have accomplished.
“My primary function as a lawmaker which includes moving motions on the floor of the State Assembly is one area in which I did my best. In terms of number of motions, I am among the top three lawmakers in the 7th Assembly that sponsored the highest number of motions. Some of my motions include:
‘Motion calling on the executive governor of Anambra state, His Excellency Chief Dr. Willie Obiano to intervene in the deplorable 100-foot road Nnewi, erosion site
‘Motion urging the state government to look into the issue of excessive electricity billing of my constituents by the Enugu Electricity Distribution Commission (EEDC)
” Motion calling on the executive Governor of Anambra State, His Excellency, Chief Dr. Willie Obiano to intervene in the deadly flooding and erosion menace in some parts of Nnewi
” Motion calling on the executive Governor of Anambra State, His Excellency, Chief Dr. Willie Obiano, to reconstruct the dilapidated roads in Otolo, Uruagu, Umudim and Nnewichi
” Motion calling on the executive Governor of Anambra state, His Excellency, Chief Dr. Willie Obiano, to direct Anambra Road Maintenance Agency (ARMA) to maintain existing roads in Nnewi
” Motion calling on the executive Governor of Anambra State, His Excellency, Chief Dr. Willie Obiano to upgrade Nkwo Nnewi to an international market standard
” Motion for the compensation of victims of the Nnewi timber market fire disaster.
“Motion calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to cause a total and thorough reform of Nigeria police
“Motion calling on his excellency, Chief Dr. Willie Obiano, to set up a waste recycling plant in Anambra state
“Motion calling on the Governor of Anambra state, His Excellency, Chief Dr. Willie Obiano to provide adequate compensation to the victims of the fire disaster at Umuisiedo Okpunoegbu Umudim-Nnewi market
“Motion calling on the Executive Governor of Anambra state, Prof. Charles Soludo to direct the commissioner for works to reconstruct the collapsed Ukwaka-Umudim bridge
“Motion urging the Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo to intervene on the collapsed portion of Oba-Nnewi expressway by St. John the cross church, Egbo, Uruagu Nnewi
“Motion for the suspension of the illegal waste management rates imposed by Anambra State
Waste Management Agency (ASWAMA), for waste collection
“Decongestion of prisons in Anambra state
“Petition on the suspension of Miss Oramasionwu Oluebubechukwu
“Anambra youth development and empowerment commission, implementation of sustainable youth policy.
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