Lawmaker, Prof Oby Orogbu Distributes 2570 Bags Of Palliative Rice To 34 Wards Constituency
…No NASS Members Receive Any Cash From FG
By Joyce Onuora,
The House of Representatives Member for Awka North and South Federal Constituency, Prof Oby Lilian Orogbu has procured and delivered 2570 bags of rice Palliatives to all the 34 wards in the Constituency .
This was contained in a statement signed and issued to Salient times by Prof Orogbu Media Team.
The Statement Reads in part;
“Dear Ndi Awka North and South Federal Constituency
“We are writing to you with regard to the distribution of the rice palliatives for our constituency. These palliatives were allocated by the federal government through the National Assembly Contractor to ease the hardship caused by the removal of fuel subsidy and other national challenges”
“We are happy to announce that we have successfully procured and delivered 2570 bags of rice to all the 34 wards in the constituency on Monday, December 25, 2023. We also ensured that some stakeholders such as the PGs, community women and youth leaders, widows, disabled, and groups of non-indigenes from different states received their fair share of the palliatives”
“However, we have been made aware of some false and malicious allegations that senators and House of Reps members received 100 million and 200 million naira cash respectively from the federal government to procure palliatives for their constituents. This is a baseless and unfounded claim that seeks to tarnish the reputation of the National Assembly members”
“We want to categorically state that NASS Members did not receive any cash from the federal government. Contrary to any misconceptions, Prof. Orogbu did not hoard the relief provisions; instead, she diligently distributed the *2570 bags of rice* she received, which is evident in the provided pictures and videos”
“Dear constituents, we would like to reassure you that you can trust in Prof. Orogbu’s commitment to ensuring that every allocation intended for the constituency will reach you. She is dedicated to providing an equitable, transparent, and accountable representation”
“We hope this clarifies the situation and clears any doubts as we finally rest this issue with this honest write-up”
“We thank you for your continued support and trust in Prof. Orogbu.”
