Chinedum Elekwachi
Member representing Onitsha North and South Federal Constituency, Emeka Idu has listed his achievements to his constituency in 2025, vowing provision of more dividends of democracy in 2026.
Addressing ADC party faithful in his Onitsha residence, Idu expressed gratitude to his constituents for their steadfast support throughout 2025, describing it as driving force behind his legislative effectiveness.
He disclosed that despite prevailing challenges, the encouragement, trust and prayers of his constituents enabled him to remain focused on delivering quality representation.
According to Idu, his achievements in 2025 include, sponsoring and supporting key bills, including amendments to the Nigerian Defence Academy Act and the proposed establishment of the National Metallurgical Training Institute, Onitsha.
“I also sponsored Nigerian Ports Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2025 aimed at actualizing the Onitsha Inland Port and a bill seeking to establish the Federal University of Entrepreneurial Studies, Onitsha.”
Others he said were, moving several motions that addressed national and constituency concerns, notably on Federal intervention in Onitsha gully erosion, rehabilitation of critical road infrastructure linking Anambra and Enugu States.
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“We also intervened in the Ogbo Ọgwụ Market dispute, correctional facility security reforms, and special admission considerations for Nigerian Military School graduates into the Nigerian Defence Academy, NDA.
On social, educational and infrastructural intervention, the lawmaker disclosed he facilitated the distribution of Federal Government palliatives and food items, conducted a large-scale medical outreach that benefited over 5,000 constituents.
“We also supported education through classroom blocks construction, scholarships, and payment of external examination fees (WAEC, NECO/JAMB) for over 150 students,” he said.
Infrastructure-wise, Idu revealed that he facilitated the repair of electricity transformers, installation of over 300 solar-powered streetlights both in Onitsha North and South, rehabilitation of non-functional boreholes, road construction projects, agricultural initiatives, and secured Federal employment opportunities for constituents.
He assured that 2026 would witness expanded dividends of democracy, reiterating his commitment to people-centered representation.
