John Nwaigwe
From the Archives: Senator Austin Akobundu, Nigeria’s Standout Senator, Emerges Senator of the Week
Some Senator Austin Akobundu’s Scorecard
i. Scholarship to select undergraduates from your constituency
ii. Sponsorship of 113 constituents to the National Teachers Institute on a full 3-year scholarship
iii. Sponsorship of training of over 400 secondary school students in Embedded Systems Engineering, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence
iii. Sponsorship of training of youths in farming and sewing and gifting of empowerment items for their start-up
iv. Sponsorship of training of youths in paint making and cosmetics production with cash awards for their start-up
v. Sponsorship of youths to acquire digital skills in UI/UX, Web Design, Professional Graphics Design, Cyber Security Systems and Operations, Digital Marketing, Forex Trading, Software Development, and Data Science
vi. Capacity building programme on peace and security for traditional rulers, community leaders, and other stakeholders in the traditional institution on conflict prevention, management, and resolution
v. Ongoing construction of 6 skills acquisition centres, one for each LGA in Abia Central Senatorial District
vi. Ongoing construction of roads
vii. Installation of streetlights in select markets across the Senatorial District as follows:
Apumiri and Ahiaukwu markets in Umuahia South LGA, Obikabia and Nkwo Nsulu markets in Isiala Ngwa North LGA, Ahiaeke market in Umuahia North LGA, Ekeonyeugba market, Mbutu, in Isiala Ngwa South LGA, Ariam and Ndoru markets in Ikwuano LGA, and Nkwo Ebe market in Umunkpeyi Nvosi, also in Isiala Ngwa South LGA.
BILLS AND MOTIONS
1. A bill for the establishment of an Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Umuahia
2. A bill for the establishment of a Federal College of Health Technology, Ikwuano
3. A bill for the establishment of National Sport University, Nsulu
4. A bill for the establishment of a Federal Institute of Entrepreneurship and Technical Skills Development, Osisioma
5. A motion for the Appropriation of sufficient funds in the 2025 budget for the speedy completion of the Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Federal Road rehabilitation project.
Take a bow Distinguished Senator Austin Akobundu, Nigeria’s standout Senator.
Congratulations Sir
