22 Feb 2025

Yesterday was, for me, a fulfilled day, as I participated in activities around the most important tool of development "Education" I have consistently preached the necessity for public officeholders to honour their campaign promises; even if they don't achieve 100%, the people want to see 100% efforts and sacrifices. It was a principle I saw embodied in Prof. Lilian Orogbu, @Oby_Orogbu former Dean of the Faculty of Management Sciences at Nnamdi Azikiwe University and now a member of the Federal House of Representatives, representing Awka North and South Federal Constituencies. I graciously honoured her persistent invitation to commission her projects, which are all around the tenets of the human development index (HDI) We commissioned 2 newly constructed classroom blocks for Secondary School and Primary School at Ezi-Awka Community Secondary School and Ezi-Agulu Awka Community Primary School, respectively. The joy radiating from the faces of both teachers and students underscored their excitement and appreciation. It was more than just a building; it was a beacon of hope for a better society. Thereafter, we commissioned a vital road to the Youth Village, a privately built modern hostel, similar to a hostel in developed nations, that houses some students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. The rector of the Youth Village described the moment as the fulfilment of a promise made by Prof. Orogbu during her electioneering campaign. His words captured the essence of true leadership - faithfulness to one’s word. While thanking Honorable Lillian and many others like her for their efforts, I continue in my earnest prayers for a Nigerian President who will completely remain faithful to his or her campaign promises and sacrifice for the needs of the people. A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO