Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki
The Member representing Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo Federal constituency, Nkemkanma Kama has sued for peace among all communities and people of the constituency.
He stated this in his Ishiagu country home during a prize presentation ceremony for winners of various competitions he organised during the Yuletide Season.
The Lawmaker who splashed millions on the winners said he organised the events to develop and expose budding talents in the three local government areas in the constituency.
He noted that development can only thrive in a peaceful atmosphere and therefore urged the people to shun violence and other vices.
He said: “I discovered that we have a lot of talented youths in our constituency and so we decided to organise the events to expose them and help them to develop their talents.
“We have also taken note of complaints and we will improve and make it better this year. The idea is to bring us together, to showcase our talents and cultures, to foster peace and oneness among ourselves.”
“Elections are over, it is now time to face governance. My party is Labour Party but when it comes to governance, I am for everybody irrespective of party. I was elected to represent the entire constituency. So let us embrace peace among ourselves irrespective of party affiliations,” he said.
The Lawmaker also announced employment of over 60 persons to man over 10 constituency offices in the various communities.
He said the least staff is to receive N50,000 monthly as salary adding that they will help to coordinate his activities in the communities.
“They will also help in establishing all necessary database that will enable us carry out our interventions seamlessly,” he said.
Winners of the football and Christmas Carol competitions were presented the winning price of N2.5m.
The runners-up and third place teams for each of the two categories also got their prizes of N1.5m and N1m each.
There were also various awards for each participating football teams and choirs according to positions.
In the talent hunt competition winners in the six categories were rewarded with N250,000 each while the runners-up got N200,000 each.
There were also cash prizes for participants at the maiden Ohanivo Cultural Carnival.
The Leader of the third placed team, Brotherhood of the Cross and Star Church Choir, Ohaozara LGA, Mrs Chinyere Akuma commended the Lawmaker for organising a free and fair competition.
Coach of second placed Onicha Community Football Team, Chukwu David, lauded the lawmaker and called on other politicians and well to do individuals to emulate him.
