The lawmaker representing
Okehi/Adevi federal constituency, Honorable Joseph Asuku Bello has assured the
people of Kogi, and Nigerians at large that the 9th assembly will deliver on
all its promises made during the campaign period.
He made this known in his
acceptance speech while speaking to Journalists on Friday, June 11, 2019, as he
thanked the executive Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adaza Bello, for creating
enabling political environment for youths to participate in the politics of the
state, both at local and federal level.
He also thanked every indigene of
Okehi/Adavi local government for their unwary support and commitment to ensure
his emergence as their legislative leader at the Federal House of
Representative.
The statement reads’,
Today, we have just performed the
sacred duty of oath-taking as lawmakers of the 9th assembly. It has pleased God
through the good people of Adavi/Okehi, that my mission to serve is being
realised.
I am eternally grateful to all of you. To all
Ebira people the young and elderly, widows, physically-challenged; girls and
boys, and especially, the children; who followed our musical campaign with
vigour; God bless you all.
Permit me to acknowledge and
appreciate specially all the voters that voted for me; I equally appreciate
those that did not. We are all winners. One of the instructive lessons from
this last election is for all politicians never to take our people for granted
again. I would, more than ever before; take you, the good people of Ebira,
along with me, in this journey of renewed hope and prosperity at all times.
My appreciation goes to all our
elder statesmen and women including all our senior indigenes. To all our
religious leaders, I say thank you.
I must not fail to acknowledge
the students, artisans, professionals, the business community, thank you very
much.
From the bottom of my heart, I
greet all our traditional rulers, our Royal Fathers, Chiefs and their wives. I
thank you all.
To our Party Leaders and all
members of our great party, The All Progressives Congress (APC); today belongs
to you all. Our elected Officers, the Distinguished Senators, Honourable
Members of the House of Representatives and Members of the House of Assembly;
congratulations and thank you.
To my family, words are not
enough; My parents, who are here today, thank you for being a very caring
parent to me. All my uncles, brothers and sisters; I appreciate you. To my
lovely wife, Irene, thank you so much for your sacrifices and perseverance. God
bless you now and always.
I want to particularly thank my
children for their love and patience, most times when daddy is not at home. You
have been supportive and understanding. You shall all fulfill your destiny in
Grand styles.
Thank you friends and loved ones
and supporters; I really appreciate the enormity of sacrifices, pain, prayers
and efforts. I remain eternally grateful.
To our leader and able governor,
His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Adaza
Bello; you have laid an enduring foundation for what we are all building
on today. Your passion for youth empowerment and inclusion in politics cannot
be overemphasized. I am proud to be one of your political proteges. When the
history of the political economy of Nigeria is being written, surely it would
be kind to you.
Thank you so much.
As we collectively face the
challenge to make out constituency a better place to live in, we must recognize
our strength in diversity. Like I have said before, the 9th assembly will not
be business as usual. I shall strive to ensure that matters that concern Ebira
people shall be in the front burner. We will not let you down.
Our people are hardworking
people. Adavi/Okehi is thriving because of its undying entrepreneurial spirit.
However, we must realise that there are no short-cuts to success. To our
youths, we must nurture good family values to succeed in any endeavour. I want
our younger ones and children to draw some lessons from my story. Anyone of you
can rise up to be the best you want to be. Your background and circumstances
cannot be an obstacle to your dreams. I am ready to encourage and nurture that
dream in our children, youths and every hard-working Ebira indigene.
For us to sustain the progressive
and radical transformation on-going in the state, we have to redouble our
efforts on all fronts for our commitment to excellence. While we must be
creative and innovative;
Creativity is the most valuable
asset in any public institution. Progressive governments must reward
contributors of good ideas. We shall implement creative ideas that make life
simpler and happier for our people.
I, therefore, invite you all, to
join hands with me, to offer new ideas that will pull more resources to cater
for the poor and needy amongst us
May God bless you all!
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