Various women’s groups, individuals, and leaders in Bende North have praised Hon. Ibekwe Nnamdi Chimdi – OziomaChi, the Lawmaker representing Bende North Constituency, Abia State, for fulfilling the high expectations they had when voting for him based on his capacity. They affirm that he has translated this capacity into tangible results across all areas.
Their commendations extend beyond mere words and highlight significant achievements in education, health, infrastructure, welfare, agriculture, and legislation. Hon. Ibekwe’s contributions have profoundly impacted every aspect of governance, demonstrating that the trust placed in him has been well justified.
Hon. Ibekwe’s remarkable accomplishments include educational empowerment, enhancement of health infrastructure, agricultural development, infrastructural improvements, youth engagement initiatives, and legislative excellence within Bende North Constituency to wit:
- Education and Digital Empowerment:
- Sponsored over 1,100 senior secondary students in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) training.
- renovation of schools via state government support;
- Admissions into tertiary and nursing schools for Constituents.
- Funded WASSCE examinations for 81 students while supporting the basic education of more than 20 pupils.
- Facilitated enrolment of over 100 students for the 2025 First School Leaving Certificate examinations.
- Established an education endowment fund pan Bende North and at Abia State University.
- Attracted and operationalised a Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) accredited ICT/Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre in Alayi, serving multiple communities including Igbere, Ugwueke, and Item.
- Deployed competent teachers to primary schools in Umunna including Ezeukwu and Amankalu Igbere Primary Schools to uplift educational standards.
- Initiated a continuing Adult Education programme enhancing literacy and skills for adult constituents.
- Health Infrastructure and Social Welfare:
- Supported Renovation of Amankalu Health Centre, improving primary healthcare access.
- Attracted the ongoing Revitalisation of Umunnato General Hospital to enhance health service delivery.
- Medical aid/welfare to over 200 individuals.
- Drilled a borehole at Assemblies of God Church, Onu Ibina Igbere, to ensure access to clean water.
- Provided housing for a widow in Umuobasi Amankalu, exemplifying social compassion.
- Agricultural Development and Vocational Empowerment:
- Conducted the inaugural official planting season kick-off, distributing improved seedlings to more than 800 farmers.
- Supported over 60 rice farmers with inputs, mechanisation, and training.
- Donated improved cassava stems to women farmers.
- Trained farmers and youths in modern agricultural techniques and vocational skills including brick-making.
- Procured and deployed a tractor to mechanise farming operations.
- Infrastructure, Environmental Sustainability, and Connectivity:
- Implemented the Light-Up Umunna solar street lighting project.
- Constructed a 250-metre erosion control drainage with a 23-metre culvert at Umunyere Alayi, addressing critical land degradation.
- Attracted the reconstruction of the Ndi Ofuche Akoliufu Alayi Road by the Abia State Government, enhancing regional accessibility and economic activity.
- Upgraded Ameke Item and Okai-Ugwueke roads through grading to facilitate smoother transit.
- Legislative Excellence and Policy Advocacy:
- Chaired the joint committee on HAB 7 bill regulating local content development in Abia State, excluding oil and gas.
- Co-sponsored landmark bills like HAB 10 (Abia State Cocoa Development and Marketing Board) and HAB 26 (Education Reform Bill).
- Sponsored motions addressing erosion control and revitalization of Community Development Committees.
- Promotion and sustenance of executive -legislature harmony
- Advocated renewable energy investment and enhanced governance.
- Honoured as Independent Newspapers Legislator of the Year (State) 2024 for exemplary legislative service.
- Peacebuilding and Community Cohesion:
- Facilitated the mediation of the Ugwueke Akaeze communal crisis, fostering unity and stability.
- Supported youth empowerment through cultural, intellectual, and sports initiatives.
Both constituents and diaspora members have expressed profound appreciation for Hon. Ibekwe’s humane and results-driven leadership style, which addresses immediate needs and facilitates long-term socio-economic progress.
The pinnacle of this recognition was the conferment of the ” Pillar of Progress” Award by the Igbere women, symbolising their joy and affirmation that Hon. Ibekwe was elected on the basis of capacity and has consistently delivered capacity in all spheres of his governance and development efforts across Bende North.
This achievement firmly establishes Hon. Ibekwe Nnamdi Chimdi’s transformative leadership and purposeful representation, reshaping Bende North’s destiny with lasting impact.