Hold elective officers accountable for better dev’t – Lawmaker

From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse

A Member Representing Isoko Federal constituency, in Delta State, honorable Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukhodiko, has called on the Nigerians citizenry to hold elective office holders accountable in their stewardship for better development of the society.
Ukhodiko made the call shortly after receiving the members of the Nigeria Association of women Journalist (NAWOJ) South -South zone, whom paid him a courtesy visit at his country home at Erawha-owhe.
The lawmaker explained that, the elected office holders are expected to focus on the reasons why they were elected to represent the people to ensure everlasting impact.
According to him, journalists have a vital role to Play in ensuring accountability, Justice and transparency, charged women journalists to hold these elected officers accountable as they are the “conscience of the people”.
He reiterated the need for elective office holders to judiciously utilize their constituency development funds in the various constituencies they are representing .
According to him, he does not believe in giving people fish to eat but to teach them how to fish hence, the reason why he has embarked on empowering the youths and the women by organising trainings that will impact their lives positively, transcending to the next generation.
“ I don’t believe in buying Keke and machines for individuals, I will rather train them on skills that will improve their lives financially”,he said.
While making reference to the ongoing crisis in Kenya, Hon. Ukhodiko advised public office holders to be more efficient in governance, give opening ears to citizens demand.
He therefore called on the people of Delta State, particularly the Isoko Nation to support the Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori to succeed for better development of the state.
Speaking earlier, the Vice Chairperson of NAWOJ South South, Mrs Stella Macaulay, said the essence of the visit is to pay homage to him as leader and to seek partnership with him.
Mrs Macualay, who outlined some of the activities of NAWOJ also stated that the Zone will be organising a zonal conference in commemoration of NAWOJ @35.
According to her, NAWOJ South South has nominated him as best Legislator of the year in the forth coming conference slated for November 2024, following his antecedents in his constituency .
The former National Financial Secretary Comrade Sarah Ogodo who delivered the votes of thanks on behalf of the zone, appreciated the lawmaker for accepting them, despite his tight schedule.
She applauded his warm reception and also commended him for the support during her time as National Financial Secretary of NAWOJ.