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Expect More Federal Projects, Sen. Orji Kalu Assures Constituents

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6 months ago

July 1, 2020

Victor Okoroafor

Former Abia State Governor and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, has re-affirmed his co-operation with political office holders from Abia state, both in the executive and legislative arms of government, in a bid to attract additional federal government projects to Abia state.

Emphasising on the need for politicians in the South East to close ranks, Kalu stressed that he will not derail from achieving his robust and responsive legislative agenda in the national assembly.

ABN TV reports that According to the former Governor, Abia North Senatorial district will witness robust and unprecedented development in this dispensation, adding that Ndigbo must unite for the sake of prosperity.

He said, ” Development can only thrive in a rancour-free environment.

“As elected leaders, we must continue to listen to the yearnings and aspirations of our constituents.

“We were elected because the people believe in our capabilities and as such we must live up to expectations.

“The paramount purpose of leadership is to serve the people selflessly by providing good leadership.

“We have no option than to collectively work together as elected and appointed public officials in a bid to improve the well being of the people.

“Nigeria is blessed with people from all walks of life, both in the private and public spheres of life.

“For us in the federal/ public sector, we must not allow selfish ambitions override the collective interests of the people.

“We must support ourselves as brothers and sisters regardless of political leanings bearing in mind that our primary responsibility as public officers is to improve the common lots of our people.

” Let us use our respective positions to drive sustainable development across board.

Kalu, while admonishing the political class to play the game by the rules, cautioned perpetrators of hate campaign against polarising the country.

The former governor made these remarks on Tuesday while playing host to a cross-section of his constituents in Abuja.