ELEKEOKWURI DISTRIBUTES FERTILIZERS TO FARMERS IN IKA NORTH EAST TO BOOST FOOD PRODUCTION

As part of measures to cushion the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, and boost food production in Ika north east local government area, the member representing the constituency in the State House of Assembly Honourable Anthony Elekeokwuri has distributed hundreds of bags of NPK fertilizer to farmers.

Speaking with journalists in Asaba, Honourable Elekeokwuri said the distribution of the fertilizers started before the outbreak of the COVID-19, pointing out that it would be a continuous exercise because his constituents were predominantly farmers.

The Lawmaker said he had been in touch with his constituents, especially in the face of the Coronavirus, explaining that besides embarking on sensitisation programmes in various communities, he had consistently distributed food stuff, sanitizers, hand washing facilities and soap to major public places in the area.

Honourable Elekeokwuri, who is also the Chairman, House Committee on Public Accounts, commended the state Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, for providing food stuffs to the people of Ika north east local government area and other parts of the state as palliatives, disclosing that he personally monitored the distribution of the items.

On his activities since the House of Assembly went on recess last month, the vibrant lawmaker said he had been able to get closer to his constituents, and had worked painstakingly with other members of the Public Accounts Committee on the audit reports submitted by the Auditor General, State.

He said on resumption of the House from recess next month, the Public Accounts Committee would present its report, even as he assured Deltans of the commitment of members of the committee to create an atmosphere of transparency, and accountability in the governance of the state. 

Honourable Elekeokwuri said the Okowa administration was taking deliberate steps in ensuring quick recovery of the economy, post COVID-19, such as the budget review and other viable options, pointing out that the present administration’s efforts at attracting investors was yielding positive results, especially in the creative industry and the agricultural sector.