Hon. Esosa Iyawe Announces Re-election Campaign with Performance Record in Oredo
Hon. Esosa Iyawe, the Member of the House of Representatives representing Oredo Federal Constituency, has formally declared his intention to seek a second term in office under the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made at the APC Secretariat in Oredo over the weekend, where he presented a detailed scorecard of his legislative and constituency achievements to party members and supporters.
Commitment to Party Growth and Legislative Impact
Addressing a large crowd of faithful, Iyawe, an engineer by profession, emphasized that his decision to join the APC was motivated by a desire to strengthen the party and provide effective representation. "I came to APC to grow it, not to reduce it," he stated, underscoring his dedication to party development. He highlighted his legislative work, noting that he has sponsored and moved over a dozen motions in the House of Representatives. These motions cover critical national issues such as the revitalization of the Gele-Gele Seaport, transparency in managing the Excess Crude Account and oil revenues, and investigations into alleged irregularities at the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA).
Key Legislative Initiatives and Bills
Iyawe further detailed additional motions focusing on tax compliance by government agencies and oil firms, conversion of forfeited assets for public use, regulation of subscription price increases by Multichoice, and concerns in the petroleum sector involving the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority. He also advocated for motions on patronage of local textile industries by uniformed agencies, enforcement of federal housing master plans, adoption of renewable energy in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), and improved accountability in public asset management. Additionally, he raised a matter of urgent public importance regarding the Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA) project in Benin City.
On the legislative front, Iyawe listed several bills he has sponsored, including:
- The National Public Asset Management Agency (Establishment) Bill
- National Skills Development and Empowerment Bill
- Federal Universities of Technology Act (Amendment) Bill
- Examination Malpractices Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill
- Nigerian Ports Authority Act (Amendment) Bill
- Digital Health Services (Establishment) Bill
Other bills involve amendments to the Federal Medical Centres Act, the Transparency and Accountability in Public Service Bill, the Ride-Hailing and Smart Mobility Bill, and the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Act.
Constituency Projects and Empowerment Programs
Highlighting his direct interventions in Oredo, Iyawe outlined numerous constituency projects and empowerment initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods. These include:
- A food bank program providing palliatives to over 4,000 constituents for 10 months
- Distribution of over 70 mini buses and 50 motorcycles to youths
- Grants to more than 1,000 market women
- Free medical outreach programs, including eye surgeries for over 50 beneficiaries
- Donation of medical equipment to primary healthcare centres
- Provision of 41 computers with solar power systems to New Era School
He also noted the installation of over 1,000 streetlights across Oredo and the distribution of 100 sewing machines and makeup kits to support small businesses. In the education sector, Iyawe cited annual sponsorship of JAMB and WAEC registration for over 1,000 students, full university scholarships for indigent students, and renovation and construction of classrooms and sanitation facilities in schools. Other initiatives include annual cultural and quiz competitions, football tournaments for local clubs, renovation of abattoirs, and palliative support for Muslim communities.
Assurance of Continued Service
Presenting these achievements as his "scorecard," Iyawe assured constituents that he would build on the gains of his first term if re-elected. "This is my report card. It is not about what I will do, but what I have done and what I will continue to do," he affirmed, positioning his re-election bid on a platform of proven performance and ongoing commitment to development in Oredo Federal Constituency.
