Ngozi Okolie Wraps Up 2025 with Youth Engagement , Highlights Achievements, Pledges Inclusion

The Member representing Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Ngozi Okolie, has rounded off the year 2025 with a robust engagement with youth leaders across the constituency, reeling out his achievements and reaffirming his commitment to inclusive governance .

Rt. Hon. Okolie gave the assurance yesterday ,(30/12/2025)while meeting with Presidents and representatives of community youth bodies from Oshimili North, Oshimili South, Aniocha North and Aniocha South Local Government Areas.

Explaining the purpose of the meeting, the All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker said he deliberately decided to engage directly with community youths rather than operating strictly along party lines, adding that youths remain the most effective bridge to the wider community.

“I realized that many of our people do not really know what I am doing as their representative. So I felt it was important to reach out directly to them. Most times, we sidetrack the real people and work only through the party. But when you relate with community youths, you are reaching the entire community.”

Okolie dismissed suggestions that the engagement was politically motivated, stressing that the meeting had nothing to do with the 2027 general elections.”

He said “This is not about 2027. I am only interested in informing my people about what I have done as their representative. I am the incumbent, and whatever I do should not be seen as politics” he added.

Okolie assured the youths that such engagements would be sustained, promising consistent consultations and their inclusion in decision making processes to ensure effective representation.

He also expressed readiness to meet with constituents whenever the need arises.

“I will make this meeting consistent going forward. The youths will be carried along. Where possible, we will touch every community, and where we cannot, we will seek government intervention so that everyone benefits from our tenure,” he said.

Responding, the Coordinator of Community Youths in Aniocha North, Comrade Edozien Emmanuel, commended Okolie for his achievements but urged him to intensify efforts at publicizing his projects across the constituency.

“I was not aware of many of the projects he has executed and the ongoing ones. Some people may even be taking glory for them. He should take these details to the four local government areas and tell the people,” Emmanuel said.

He also advised the lawmaker to consult communities on their priority needs before embarking on new projects.

Similarly, the President General of Community Youths in Aniocha South, Mr. Stanley Cheru, applauded Okolie’s developmental strides and called for consistency in engaging with youth stakeholders.

Below is a Legislative and Empowerment Report presented by Rt. Hon. Ngozi Okolie :

LEGISLATIVE CONTRIBUTIONS (BILLS & MOTIONS)

1. ECONOMIC PROTECTION AND FINANCIAL JUSTICE

Protection for Loan Holders: Successfully moved a motion of urgent public importance mandating the House of Representatives to protect Nigerians with existing bank loans from arbitrary increases in interest rates and service charges during periods of inflation or fiscal policy adjustments.

2. EDUCATION AND INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Federal University, Asaba: Sponsored the legislative initiative to upgrade the Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba, into a full-fledged Federal University to expand advanced academic opportunities in the state capital.

Federal College of Education, Onicha-Olona: Sponsored the bill to upgrade the Onicha-Olona Model School (formerly the Teacher Training College) into a Federal College of Education. The bill has successfully passed its First and Second Readings.

3. INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC UTILITIES

Ogwashi-Uku Water Project: Championed legislative advocacy for the revitalization of the Ogwashi-Uku water scheme to ensure sustainable access to clean and potable water.

Road Infrastructure Motions:Secured legislative motions leading to the total reconstruction of the Asaba–Benin Expressway (ongoing as of December 2025).

Secured the rehabilitation of the Illah–Ebu Road, now completed.

4. INDUSTRIAL GROWTH AND JOB CREATION

Toyota Assembly Plant Initiative: Moved a motion urging the Federal Government to facilitate the establishment of a Toyota Assembly Plant in Nigeria to boost job creation and reduce vehicle costs.

5. GOVERNANCE AND POLITICAL REPRESENTATION

Additional Political Wards: Moved for the creation of additional political wards, including Aniocha North II, to enhance grassroots governance and equitable representation.

6. HUMAN RIGHTS AND  JUSTICE

Justice for the Omhonrina Brothers: Leading a national legislative advocacy for justice in the killing of Ivan Omhonrina and his brother by operatives of the NDLEA.

II. EMPOWERMENT & CONSTITUENCY PROJECTS

A. Economic Empowerment & Skill Acquisition

NDE Partnership Training: In collaboration with the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), facilitated skill-acquisition and empowerment training for over 200 constituents at the Federal Secretariat.

Direct Business Grants: Provided financial grants to over 300 constituents to support small-scale businesses and economic sustainability (Labour House, Asaba).

Agricultural Support: Distributed fertilizers to farmers across the constituency to boost agricultural productivity and food security.

B. EDUCATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Academic Support: Provided direct school assistance to over 300 students across Aniocha North, Aniocha South, Oshimili North and Oshimili South.

Learning Materials: Distributed over 30,000 exercise notebooks to primary and secondary school students.

School Infrastructure Development:

Distribution of desks and chairs to selected schools in Oshimili North and Oshimili South.

Renovation of selected primary and secondary schools across all four LGAs.

Completion of projects at Aboh-Ogwashi, including facilitation of a WAEC centre and donation of laboratory materials.

C. PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC UTILITIES

Asaba Regional Roads: Construction of new roads in the Asaba region — Completed.

Solar Street Lighting: Ongoing installation of solar street lights across Aniocha North, Aniocha South, Oshimili North and Oshimili South to enhance security and night-time economic activity.

Community Halls & Civic Centres:

Completed and commissioned a 500-capacity Civic Centre in Okpanam.

Ongoing construction of a 1,000-capacity Pavilion at the permanent site of the Palace of the Asagba of Asaba.

Facilitated the inclusion of the Akwukwu-Igbo Civic Centre in the federal budget (planning stage).

D. WELFARE AND COMMUNITY CARE

Support for Senior Citizens: Welfare support and donations to Old People’s Homes across the constituency.

Healthcare Support: Personal payment of hospital bills for indigent constituents and facilitation of medical outreach programmes.

Festive Welfare: Annual distribution of rice and food items during Christmas and Salah celebrations.

E. PROJECT STATUS SUMMARY

I. Illah–Ebu Road Rehabilitation_ Completed

II. Asaba Regional Roads (New Construction)_Completed

III. Asaba–Benin Expressway Reconstruction_Ongoing