The Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Engr Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji earlier today attended the 53rd birthday celebration of Hon Darlington Nwokocha, Member representing Isiala Ngwa North/South Federal Constituency at the National Assembly.
The event which was held at Umungalagu Primary/Mbato Secondary School, Nvosi IsialaNgwa South LGA featured the commissioning of projects completed by Hon Nwokocha.
Speaking at the event, the Speaker appreciated the celebrant for always identifying with his people through quality representation and massive empowerment.
The Abia Number One Lawmaker further said that Hon Darlington Nwokocha has taken legislative representation to a new height by not only concentrating on the making of laws but also attracting and executing laudable projects for the immediate benefit of the people.
The Speaker also commended Hon Darlington Nwokocha for his loyal and unflinching commitment to friendship and good causes, describing him as a true party man. He, therefore, charged him to continue with his giant strides in his constituency.
Former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia Central at the National Assembly, H.E. Senator Theodore Ahamefule Orji CON, who is also the Senate Committee Chairman on Privatization, earlier commissioned a new Legislative Block constructed by Hon Darlington Nwokocha and named after him. He also commended the celebrant for the numerous projects he has initiated and completed, describing him as a seasoned lawmaker who rose through the ranks because of his loyalty, zeal for service, and commitment to the people.
Senator Orji who further said that politics is simply all about giving back to the people advised Hon Nwokocha not to relent in delivering quality representation to his constituents.
Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, National Organizing Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party, Col Austin Akobundu (rtd) (Chairman of the occasion), Secretary to the State Government, Barr Chris Chidiadi Ezem, State Chairman of the PDP, Rt Hon Asiforo Okere, Head of Service, Sir Onyii Wamah, Members of the State House of Assembly, Chairmen of Local Government Areas, Traditional Rulers, Clergymen, and other top government functionaries graced the event.
