Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has commended Hon. Solomon Yakubu Akwashiki, member representing Lafia Central constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly for initiating different projects and programmes that have direct bearing on the lives of the people of his constituency within one year in office.
Gov. Sule gave the commendation during an event titled " One Year in Office of Hon Solomon Yakubu Akwashiki today in Lafia.
At the event, the State Assembly Man Hon. Solomon AKwashiki (SDP) distributed 12 vehicles, empowered 500 women with N10, 000 each and commissioned symbolic two boreholes out of the 40 he sank across his constituency.
The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Dr Emmanuel Akabe said that Hon. Akwashiki has done well in his one year in office and urged other elected representatives to emulate him.
The Governor also appreciated Hon. Akwashiki for keying into his project of developing the State.
" Nasarawa State is our project, it is a project of everybody as we must come together to develop Nasarawa State," he said
The Governor lauded the Speaker and members of the 7th Assembly for operating zero party level and for giving him their much needed support to succeed.
Gov. Sule encouraged the people of the State to continue to maintain peace that is being enjoyed in the State.
Also Speaking, Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau, the Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly said that Hon. Akwashiki is making him proud in the House.
" Today is a great day in the history of the Assembly as Hon Solomon Yakubu Akwashiki is giving out dividends of democracy to his people
" Hon Akwashiki is doing well and I am proud of his quality representation" he said.
He urged him not to relent in his efforts in providing the much needed dividends of democracy to his constituents.
The Speaker also solicited for the prayers and support of all and sundry to enable the House under his leadership and Gov. Abdullahi Sule to succeed.
" By the Grace of God, the 7th Assembly members will not fail the people of the State
" Members of the 7th Assembly have the capacity to deliver and are giving back to their people what their people are expecting from them
" What we want is the prayers and support of the people of the State to succeed" he said
Jatau also said that Gov. Sule has done well in almost all areas of the economy.
The Speaker thanked Gov. Sule for the good working relationship between the legislative and executive arms in the State and called for its sustenance.
Also Speaking, Sen Aliyu Ahmed Wadada (SDP- Nasarawa West) SDP Reps Abubakar Sarki Dahiru, Hon Aliyu Bello, the State APC Chairman, Hajiya Silifat Abdullahi Sule, the State First Lady, Hon Danlami Musa, SDP Chairman, Nasarawa State appreciated Hon. Akwashiki for initiating good policies and programmes that have direct bearing on the lives of the people of his constituecy.
They said that the lawmaker has performed credibly well in his one year in office.
They urged Hon. Akwashiki not to relent in his efforts in improving on the standard of living of his constituents.
On their parts, Prince Ibrahim Abdullahi Hassan (Adon Garin Lafia) and Alhaji. Abubakar Musa, the District Head of Akurba, who represented the Emir of Lafia, Justice Sidi Bage (Rtd) among others commended Hon. Akwashiki for providing the much needed dividends of democracy to his people.
He said that Hon. Akwashiki was the best member Lafia Central constituency has ever produced.
They assured him of their maximum support to succeed.
On his part, Member representing Lafia Central constituency, Hon. Solomon Yakubu Akwashiki and the Minority Whip of the House said that he decided to provide infrastructure and other gesture to the people of his constituency in order to improve on their standard of living.
The Chairman, House Committee on Public Accounts said that he has sunk 40 boreholes and provided electrical cables in different communities of his constituency to change on their lives positively.
He said that he who provides water, provides life, adding that human being cannot sustain their lives without water.
" Some of my achievements within one year in office include construction and renovations of 40 boreholes across seven wards in Lafia Central constituency
" Construction of bridges at Ashakpa, Agyaragu and Angwan Zugu respectively, Grading of seven Kilometers road linking Lafia to Akassa among others
" Fixing of vandalized transformers at Dr Abdullahi Adamu Estate , Angwan Nungu and Rice mill among others
"Provision of solar lighting system at Timber shed in Lafia. Provision of building materials to churches and mosques
" Donation of bags of rice and cows to the constituents during yuletides and other festivities" he said
The lawmaker also disclosed that he has trained over 400 youths and women in ICT to enable them acquired computer knowledge.
" Training of over 400 youths and women in ICT, registration of over 400 applicants for the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exams, provision of motorcycles to carefully selected youths
" Provision of 12 vehicles to youth Support Groups for transport businesses and others as well as critical stakeholders such as the Jama'atul Nasril Islam (JNI) and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Lafia LGA.
" Engagement of 40 youths on monthly salaries to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy and economic hardship" he added.
The lawmaker said he has donated N10,000 each to over 500 women to ease their petty businesses.
" I have also secured permanent and pensionable employment to over 40 youths of my constituency" he revealed.
He said he has sponsored motions and contributed effectively in law making in the state legislative body.
Akwashiki also said he has received many awards over his quality representation at the state legislation.
Hon. Akwashiki pledged continued sound and quality representation at the state legislature.
He called on the people of his constituency to continue to support him and the government of the day at all levels to enable them succeed.
The lawmaker urged them to live in unity, peace and tolerate one another irrespective of their affiliations.
