August 8, 2026 | 10:19 AM
The member representing Awka North and Awka South Federal Constituency, Hon. Oby Orogbu, has distributed cars, business tools, and scholarships to over 500 constituents in the second phase of her empowerment programme.The event, themed _‘Empowering Communities, Building Futures’_, was held in Awka on Friday. It drew a large turnout of beneficiaries, political leaders, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and party members.
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, was also present.Items distributed included cars, shuttle buses, tricycles, motorcycles, sewing machines, grinding machines, deep freezers, and 1KVA/2KVA generators. The tools were selected to support transport services, small businesses, vocational skills, and household income.Students also received scholarships as part of Orogbu’s push to improve access to education.
Addressing the crowd, Orogbu of the NDC said the programme was to thank the over 36,000 voters and 5,000 campaign volunteers who supported her in the 2023 elections.
“Empowerment is key to fighting poverty, reducing youth unemployment, and growing the grassroots economy,” she said. “This is not just welfare. It is an economic intervention to improve livelihoods and create jobs in Awka North and Awka South.”She noted that not everyone could be accommodated in this phase and urged those left out to be patient. “Another round is already scheduled for November 2026 so more people can benefit,” she added.NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi described Orogbu’s representation as “purposeful and people-oriented.”
He said leadership should be judged by its impact on citizens, not empty promises, and that lifting people out of poverty helps reduce crime and insecurity.Obi decried rising unemployment, poor education, weak healthcare, and insecurity, blaming them on bad governance.
He also called for credible 2027 elections and urged Nigerians to embrace equity and fairness.Senator Victor Umeh of Anambra Central praised Orogbu as “a rare gift” to the constituency. He said her advocacy in the House had attracted projects, scholarships, and infrastructure to the area.“Keeping her for a second term will make her a ranking member and help her attract more dividends of democracy,” Umeh said, describing the empowerment as “unprecedented.
”NDC Anambra Chairman, Ikem Uzoezie, also commended Orogbu for fulfilling her campaign promises and urged constituents to keep supporting the party.Beneficiaries expressed joy, saying the items would help them start or grow businesses and support their families.
