For the good reasons, the Senator representing the Abia Central Senatorial District, Senator Austin Akobundu has emerged the Nigeria’s Outstanding Senator of the Week at the National Assembly.
Senator Akobundu known for working tirelessly to deliver the dividends of democracy and has left no stone unturned in justifying the mandate given to him by his constituents.
and his scorecard is truly impressive.
Notable for his achievements as a first timer at the National Assembly, lets take a look at his impressive scorecards.
Senator Akobundu has empowered Education among children, youths and teachers as he offered Scholarships for select undergraduates, sponsorship of 113 constituents to the National Teachers Institute, and training for over 400 secondary school students in cutting-edge fields like Embedded Systems Engineering, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence.
As a man who loves the development of the young ones, Senator Akobundu has sponsored training programs in farming, sewing, paint making, cosmetics production, and digital skills, Forex Trading like UI/UX, Web Design, and Cyber Security.
He is currently constructing six skills acquisition centers, roads, and has installed streetlights in select markets like, 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.
His legislative impacts could be seen in the notable Bills and motions he sponsored which is aimed at establishing institutions like the Institute of Information and Communications Technology Umauhia, Federal College of Health Technology, Ikwuano, National Sport University, Nsulu, and Federal Institute of Entrepreneurship, Technical Skills Development Osisioma and appropriation of sufficient funds in the 2025 budget for the speedy completion of the Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Federal Road rehabilitation project
Senator Akobundu is indeed a Nigeria’s standout, his dedication and commitment to his constituents have earned him this well-deserved recognition.
