Senator Makes Case for Re-Election, Says Experience Drives Results
Nkechinyere Ewa
Onyekachi Nwebonyi Senator representing Ebonyi North senatorial district has made a strong case for continuity in the National Assembly, arguing that experience in lawmaking is critical to delivering meaningful development and effective representation.
Addressing concerns about the frequent recycling of lawmakers in Abakaliki on Thursday, Nwebonyi argued that legislative experience should not be undervalued. He explained that the National Assembly is an institution where knowledge, familiarity with procedures, and continuity play a vital role in influencing policies and attracting development.
“Institutional experience enhances performance,” he said, noting that his growing understanding of the legislative process has enabled him to better represent his people and deliver tangible results.
Speaking on his performance and future plans during a consultation with his consituents, the lawmaker emphasized that leadership is about setting standards and sustaining them through proven results.
Reflecting on his entry into office in 2023, Nwebonyi recalled his promise to redefine representation in his district.
According to him, less than three years into his tenure two years and nine months he has already demonstrated what purposeful leadership can achieve, insisting that his work speaks louder than campaign promises.
He pointed to infrastructure as a major achievement, revealing that he has facilitated the construction of 12 kilometers of concrete road through the Zone Intervention Project, with an additional 15 kilometers currently ongoing. He maintained that such scale of intervention is rare, not just within his district but across the Southeast, positioning his record as a benchmark for others.
Beyond roads, the senator highlighted his commitment to education, describing it as the foundation of societal progress. He noted that his district has over 400 schools, out of which he has begun renovating and equipping 20, with plans to expand the initiative. According to him, restoring quality in primary education is key to rebuilding the standards that once defined the system in earlier decades.
The lawmaker also stressed his broader social interventions, including efforts to provide water, electricity, and other essential amenities to underserved communities. He assured constituents that continued support for his mandate would translate into more impactful projects across the district.
Looking ahead to 2027, the senator outlined his priorities if re-elected, placing greater emphasis on road infrastructure and healthcare. He described roads as the backbone of development, facilitating movement, trade, and access to services, while stressing that healthcare is equally essential because only a healthy population can benefit from such development.
He disclosed that his senatorial zone has about 104 health centers, which he intends to upgrade systematically, starting with the most critical ones. According to him, his approach is data-driven, as he keeps detailed records of public institutions and targets interventions where they are needed most.
On agriculture, Nwebonyi reaffirmed his commitment to supporting farmers, announcing plans to distribute farm inputs in the coming weeks. He said beneficiaries would receive fertilizers, rice seedlings, and herbicides as part of efforts to boost food production and support rural livelihoods.
