By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu
A member of Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon. Okey Mbah said that he has paid Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and West African Examination Council (WAEC) examination fees for 250 students in his constituency.
Mbah, representing Nkanu East State Constituency and Chairman of House Committee on Housing and Foreign Investment, disclosed this in Enugu.
He said that the payment was made for the indigent students to ensure continuation of their academic pursuit within the three years he had represented them in the assembly.
The lawmaker, who is also a first timer to the House, said that he had focused on providing updates on legislative activities as well as discussed and attracted developmental projects to his constituency.
Mbah highlighted his achievements since he assumed office in 2023 to include sponsoring some bills, motions, constituency projects, and following up on budget implementation in areas such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, youth empowerment, and
security.
He noted that he had carried out supervisory functions and monitored implementation of numerous state government road projects, healthcare, education, boreholes, electricity, security and many others projects within his constituency.
The lawmaker pointed out that as committee committee, he had peacefully resolved over 35 petitions brought before it.
Hon. Mbah emphasised that he had been engaging with his constituents, noting that such interaction was aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance.
“Constant interaction with my constituents provides an opportunity for me to render an account of my stewardship and, more importantly, to listen to their concerns and suggestions,” he said.
The lawmaker applauded Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah for the tremendous development his administration had brought to his constituency and the state in general within three years in office.
*PHOTO CAPTION: Hon. Mbah.
