by Engr. Ugwu Samuel Kanayochukwu
Since 1960, Nigerians have known different leadership of notable caliber, exposure, educational prowess and leadership strata, which have left the country at the level of development, known globally today.
It has been a ritual that lots of promises are made during campaign but are quickly forgotten, immediately sworn into office.
Since the creation of Enugu state and democratic government ,there have been lots of representatives, representing Enugu North and South federal Constituency, but one would be struggling to identify the presence of the representatives, for the constitutents .
What could be accounted for are the numerous chieftaincy titles bagged and the luxury appearances at different hotels/resorts, expensive cars, mansions owned within and outside Nigeria and countless foreign trips. While leaving the Constituents at the mercy of travelling outside the Constituency, searching for greener pastures.
Could one boldly say that the Constituency had a representation in the just concluded ninth assembly? I doubt. This gave birth to the national drive, to unmask personalities who were known to be competent in character and great leadership traits, into the leadership of Nigeria .
February 25th 2023,gave birth to lots of legends and friends, who are known to be honest, committed, disciplined, uncorrupt and bent on the development of the people. Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu, an amazing illustrious son, brother, husband, father and distinct developer was duly elected by his people, against an existing player in the green chambers.
On the announcement of his victory, greater number of constitutents, citizens and expatriates tropped to his country home to celebrate the God of the people.
June 13th 2023, chief Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu was inaugurated into the prestigious 10th Assembly of the Green chambers. Then, just like Hon. Atu was known for, his workaholic instincts was ignited, moving with the speed of the comet.
Within 100 Days in the 10th Assembly of the Green chambers, Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu recorded these below :
Infrastructural Development
a. He Graded rural roads in select villages in Enugu North and South Federal Constituency.
b. He Installed Solar street lights in Coal Camp, Maryland Estate, Ugwuaji, Amechi and other locations.
Motions on the Floor of the House.
a. Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu was the first among 285 opposition lawmakers in the 10th assembly of the House of Representatives to move a motion on the first day of sitting. The motion was on the dangers of Gully Erosion in Ugwuonyeama- 9th Mile Road.
B. He was also the first Lawmaker to bring a petition on rural security in the 10th assembly of the House of Representatives. The petition was on the killings in Amechi Awkunanaw, Enugu South
Bills
a. He has submitted 13 bills to the House of Representatives for First Reading.
- Five of these bills are for critical amendments of existing Acts:
- Eight are establishment bills.
- Establishment Bills;
i) A bill to establish Federal Medical Center Enugu.
ii) A bill to establish Federal School of Nursing and Midwifery, Enugu South.
-iii) A bill to establish Federal School of Skills Acquisition and Empowerment, Enugu North.
iv) A bill to Establish Federal Football Academy, Enugu.
v) A bill to establish Nigerian Military Academy Enugu.
vi) A bill to establish Erosion Prevention and Control Commission, Enugu.
-vii) Nigerian Coal Development Commission, Enugu North.
viii). A bill to establish Health Equipment Guarantee Funds.
Amendment Bill;
ix) A bill to amend National Directorate of Employment Act.
x). A bill to amend the National Emergency Management Agency Act.
xi). A bill to amend the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission Act.
xii). A bill to amend the Minerals and Mining Act.
xiii). A bill to amend The Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Act.
Sports.
He initiated and Sponsored Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu Under 15 Tournament. This was to harvest young talents and encourage young people to stay away from crime and drugs.
Constituency Office.
He secured a building at Agric Bank Junction, Enugu state, to serve as the Constituency Office. The Constituency office has six departments.
Appointments.
His appointments in the House :
a. Appointed Chairman, House of Representatives Parliamentary Friendship Group between Nigeria and Republic of Greece.
b. Appointed Member, House Committee on Appropriation.
C. Member House Adhoc Committee on Legislative Agenda.
d) Member, Adhoc Committee on National Housing Fund.
He is also a member of many other Committee, because of his rare leadership traits, known at different levels.
Tribunal and Appeal Court cases.
Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu carefully put together a legal team that successfully defended the mandate freely given to him by the people of Enugu North and South Federal Constituency at both the Tribunal and Appeal Court.
He was the first among all the Lawmakers to win his case at both tribunal and the Court of Appeal.
Appointments/Employments.
Hon. Atu has appointed 30 Legislative aides and special Advisers. More appointments to come.
He is still making waves both nationally and internationally, yet loyal, humble, free and submissive to his constitutents and Nigerians. He has an open door policy meted for all and sundry, irrespective of party, tribe, social status and ideas. He is committed to the arising needs of the people, with an open ear and will always update his constitutents on what he is doing at the green chambers, his challenges and to do lists, all for Nigerians.
He has maintained that, since the elections are over, that this is no reason for excuses, for not doing that which Nigerians need, to meet up with the rest of the developed countries of the world. He say less and countlessly do more.
As we celebrate with him in his 100 days in office, I wish him more grace and will, to leave a legacy that so many school of thought and learning , will use as an aid in teaching our students in schools.
Happy 100 days in office, Enugu’s City Rep.
