Justina Emeji Secures Constituency Funds During Emergency
Justina Emeji, the Deputy Chief Whip of the Rivers State House of Assembly and representative of Emohua Constituency, revealed that members received funds for constituency projects during the six-month state of emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu. This announcement occurred on Thursday during the commissioning of the Echonwere Royal Hall in Okporowo Ogbakiri, Emohua Local Government Area.
Emeji stated that the funds were provided to enhance community development and fulfill her campaign promises. She highlighted that she had conducted a needs assessment and consulted constituents before initiating various projects, including a lodge for corps members, a market, and multiple classroom blocks.
Additionally, she donated N30 million as an empowerment fund to 150 beneficiaries from the 14 wards of Emohua LGA. Emeji expressed gratitude towards her colleagues in the Assembly and praised Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for his leadership.
She dedicated the project to her late parents, reflecting on their influence on her work.
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