Member representing Enugu North/Enugu South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Chimaobi Atu, has rolled out an extensive account of his stewardship, highlighting achievements in education, healthcare, youth empowerment, infrastructure, security and legislative interventions since assuming office.
Speaking during a media parley in Enugu on Tuesday, the lawmaker said his administration had focused on delivering people-oriented projects and programmes aimed at improving the welfare of constituents and addressing critical developmental challenges across the federal constituency.
Over 800 Students on Scholarship
Atu disclosed that more than 800 students are currently benefiting from his scholarship programme, describing education as one of the pillars of his constituency interventions.
According to him, his office has also paid WAEC and NECO examination fees for students, rehabilitated the Chemistry Laboratory at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), renovated science laboratories in several secondary schools and constructed new basic science laboratories to enhance science education.
“We’ve over 800 persons currently benefiting from our scholarship,” he said.
The lawmaker added that classroom blocks had also been constructed in selected primary schools to improve learning conditions and educational outcomes.
Women, Youths Benefit from Empowerment Programmes
On human capital development, Atu said hundreds of women and young people have been trained and empowered through various skills acquisition initiatives.
He revealed that over 350 women and youths were trained in chemical production, while more than 200 youths received training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to prepare them for emerging opportunities in the digital economy.
“Training and empowerment of over 350 women and youths in chemical production, training and empowerment of over 200 youths on artificial intelligence to make sure they’re in tune with today’s reality,” he stated.
The lawmaker further disclosed that women farmers received agricultural inputs and chemicals to boost food production, while poultry farmers were supported with birds, feeds and other resources required to establish viable poultry businesses.
“Our women were given both farm inputs and chemicals needed for bounty harvest. We also supported the poultry farmers with birds, feeds and other supports needed to start up a standard poultry,” he said.
Medical Outreach Reaches Rural Communities
In the health sector, Atu said his office organised medical outreach programmes targeted at underserved communities, particularly in rural areas.
“We carried out medical outreach to take health services closer to the people in mostly the rural areas. The outreach provided an opportunity to serve the elderly in those areas,” he explained.
Solar Streetlights Installed Across 26 Wards
The federal lawmaker also highlighted efforts to improve security through the provision of solar-powered streetlights across the constituency.
“We provided solar street lights to all the 26 wards in my constituency because we understand that it could help fight insecurity,” he said.
17 Bills, Four Motions and Two Petitions
On legislative activities, Atu disclosed that he has sponsored 17 bills, four motions and two petitions since joining the National Assembly.
Among the bills, he listed the proposed establishment of a Federal Medical Centre in Ugwuaji-Awkunanaw, the establishment of a National Football Academy in Enugu State, the creation of an Erosion Control and Prevention Commission in Enugu, and a bill seeking to repeal the Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Act No. 119 of 1995.
“I’ve sponsored 17 bills, four motions and two petitions,” he said.
The lawmaker noted that one of his earliest motions focused on the devastating effects of gully erosion along the Ugwuonyeama–9th Mile Road corridor, describing it as the first motion moved by an opposition lawmaker on the floor of the House during the current legislative session.
He also cited a petition he presented on the killings and insecurity in Amechi and Obeagu communities of Enugu South Local Government Area, calling on the Federal Government to intervene.
Roads Opening Up Communities
Atu said road infrastructure has remained a major focus of his representation, noting that his office initially embarked on the grading of rural roads before commencing the construction of strategic road projects across the constituency.
“When we assumed office, one of the first interventions we undertook was the grading of several rural roads across the constituency. Recognizing that road infrastructure is critical to economic growth, accessibility, and community development, we went beyond routine grading to initiate the construction of strategic road networks linking communities and commercial centers,” he said.
According to him, key projects include the Ndafuafa Ndiaga Ugwuaji–Obeagu Community Link Road, the Eke Market–Afor Market Obeagu Road Network, Pa Michael Atu Street Road and Chief Benjamin Street Road, all at various stages of completion.
The lawmaker maintained that his interventions were driven by a desire to improve the quality of life of his constituents and ensure that communities across Enugu North and Enugu South enjoy the dividends of democratic governance.
