*Pondi rolls out ahievments
By Cletus Opukeme, Warri
The chairman People Democratic parry (PDP) Hon. Ebike Victor Oromoni , chairman of chairmen of all ward delegate in Burutu LGA Chief Ebimiekumo Akpoebide and others have scored the member representing Burutu federal constituency RT.Hon. Julius Pondi high over 75% on his performance for two tenures at the national house of assembly.
The Burutu PDP leadership scored Hon. Pondi high in Warri yesterday during his formal declaration to run for third tenure, thanking the party and the entire consttuents in Burutu LGA for given him the mandate to represent them at the federal level.
In their various speeches Chairman of PDP Hon. Ebike Oromone, Amayanabo of Tuomo town and chairman of all ward chaimen Chief Ebimiekumo Akpoebide and The party’s youth leader, Peremobowei Amakama have both applauded the lawmaker for delivering the dividends of good representation by virtue of his landmark projects and bills.
They stated that the leadership and members of the PDP were happy with his performance, urging the lawmaker to remain resolute in being a good representative.
Addressing the party members, Pondi thanked the Burutu people for standing by the him over the last two tenures, noting that his third term bid is for the greater good of his constituents.
”I appreciate the Burutu people for cheering me to victory in the last two tenures. I sincerely say thank you for your show of support and solidarity.
“In 2019, most of you were present in this same venue where I made my ambition known. I want to say thank you for your support in ensuring we came out victorious.
On the effectiveness of his representation at the Green Chambers, Pondi said;
“I can’t say I’m the best of representatives, neither have I been the worse of all and I’ll prove my records
“The law allows lawmakers at every cadre to remain in representative quarters as long as possible.
Though nobody has been there for more than two tenures in Burutu Federal Constituency, the law doesn’t limit tenures for lawmakers.
“The question would be what has been my record as a representative for seven years. I can assure you that I’ve represented the people of Burutu very well even as a young man.
“I’ve come to inform the chairman and the party that having stayed for seven years at the Green Chambers, I’ve done my bit, which I am very proud of.
“Burutu, a Federal Constituency with 77 communities is quiet a large one. I’ve not been able to cut across all communities, but I’ve executed the following projects across the 11 wards in the Constituency;
Hon. Pondi’s two tenure achievements are as follow;
Ward 1 – renovation of 3 classroom block at Keniyinbo Primary School, Torugbene
Ward 2 – Construction of 6 classroom block in Tamigbe
Ward 3 – Installation of Street lights in Tuomo
Ward 4 – Renovation of 6 classroom block at Enekorogha Grammar School, Enekorogha.
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Ward 4 – Construction of 6 classroom block in Oboro
Ward 5 – Renovation classroom block at Zuokumor Primary School, Ojobo
Ward 6 – Renovation of 6 classroom block at Ekumu Primary School, Ekogbene
Ward 7 – Construction of classroom blocks at Akparemo Primary School
Ward 8 – Installation of Street Light in Kiagbodo
Ward 9 – Solar Street light at Egodor Town
Ward 10 – Construction, furnishing and electrification of Town Hall in Burutu 250 classroom desks in Obotebe
Ward 11 – JAMB Centre at Ogulagha, among other projects, bills and motions.
“Before I ask for another tenure, I by way of this prove to you that I’ve not misused the previous tenures you’ve given me. However, if you give me another tenure, I’ll do more than I’ve showed you.”