PRESENTATION OF POLITICAL ASPIRATION FORMS TO HONOURABLE KWAMOTI B. LAORI -‘Kamri Apollo, 27 March 2022

 

“It’s my responsibility to listen to you, and I have to listen well!”

These words formed part of the affirmative response Rt. Honourable Kwamoti B. Laori gave the contingent who purchased and handed over to him PDP expression of interest and nomination forms for the 2023 general election s. The contingent insisted he stand for re-election as the honourable member representing Demsa/Numan/Lamurde Federal Constituency Adamawa State in the 2023 general elections.

I was one of the guests invited to witness the event in the afternoon of Friday 25th March 2023.

A delegation of Peoples Democratic Party Leaders representing Demsa, Numan and Lamurde, and a leader of the Hausa Fulani community in the constituency came calling to present expression of interest and nomination forms to a man they insisted must return and continue serving them in the 10th Assembly come 2023. The delegation was led by the Mr. Bitrus Bonah a retired Principal. 

I recently had cause to look into Hon. Laori’s legislative impact in his constituency. In a time when people bemoan the inaccessibility of their legislators, Hon. Laori presents himself frequently to his constituents for assessment and realignment of their agreed lines of action regarding improving the lot of the constituency. His efforts range from infrastructural intervention in the education and health sectors, to youth empowerment programmes. Some of these were listed by the visiting contingent.

In the eyes of a significant number of people, the lines between legislative and executive functions are blurred or, in some extreme cases, none existent at all. Many who reside in rural Nigeria regard members from the executive and legislative arm of government as just that…”government!” This loose term, “government” is widely considered to be a panacea for all of society’s problems. Nigeria, with an infrastructural deficit running into trillions of Naira, leaves many areas lacking in basic amenities. Our legislators, being closer to the people, bear the bulk of the pressure which comes with the peoples’ needs and demands. Meeting the needs of the people within the scope of their constitutional roles as legislators is no mean feat! To address this concern, legislators have the authority to nominate an agreed amount of the appropriations bill which will go towards projects in their constituencies. These projects are executed by the executive. 

The Peoples Democratic Party in Demsa/Numan/Lamurde Federal Constituency have again put forward their champion, Honourable Laori, to take on any contenders from the other political parties who will throw their hats in the ring in 2023. How will the contenders fare against a man described by the visiting contingent as humble, empathic and result-oriented? Only time and the results at the polls next year will tell.

As we move into the realm of primaries across the country, political parties will strategize and re-strategize on how to win the majority of votes at the polls across the land come the 2023 general elections. Promises made will be weighed against promises delivered. As the people become more enlightened on matters of governance, the best chance politicians will have of re-election will be determined, to a large extent, on how well they have delivered to their people and how well they key into Honourable Kwamoti Bitrus Laori’s principles of leadership through service when he says; 

“It’s my responsibility to listen to you, and I have to listen well!”

#GodBlessNigeria!!

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*GROUP SHOCKS REP. KWAMOTI LAORI DURING A COURTESY CALL* .

 

  The member representing Numan/Demsa /Lamurde at the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Kwamoti was shocked by group of Friends and Associates from Numan, Demsa, Lamurde and Abuja who paid him a courtesy visit at the National  Assembly. During his remarks, the group leader Mr Bitrus Bona described the member as a visionary and effective representative. Bona said the group is not oblivious of the calls by other interest groups on the member to contest other elective positions, as his friends and associates they have resolved. The  group pull a surprise by presenting to the member the PDP House of Reps Interest and Nomination Forms as their expression of vote of confidence on the law maker. The group described the law maker's performance as unprecedented and urged him to consolidate. The group who left the member no choice, maintained that there's no vacancy in the position. Leaders of the group further applauded the good feedback they are getting, which also informed their decision to pass a vote of confidence on him as a worthy and reliable representative. In his response, the member who was visibly emotional expressed shock and joy for the uncommon love and sacrifice displayed by the group. Kwamoti thanked members of the group for the gesture and vote of confidence bestowed on him and promised that as their messenger he would continue to report to them and would never take their support for granted. He further stated " I am aware that when people commend your effort is also a demand on you to do more, therefore with your continued support and guidance I shall give my best to serve and represent you better. Being his friends and associates, the law maker urged them to continue to advise and advance constructive criticism that would make him perform better where there's need for improvement. He pledge to abide by there decision, since he was left no choice. Others who gave goodwill messages include Comrade Eliot Afiyo, Rt. Hon. Pwamwakaino Makondo, Col. Nicholas Cornelius Rtd (mni), Mr. Kamri Appolos, Hon. Mrs. Pwavi I Jacob, Mrs. Kanatapwa Elias, Alhaji Hassan Dankwambo, Hon. Samson Dilli, Leaders of Tshobo, Mbula and Bwatiye community in Abuja. The member thanked all who were in attendance and prayed God to them safely back to their destinations.

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*MURUM BWALTAM BENTLEY BIYAPO, (MBOIMAN II) CONFERS THE TITLE "MURUM MBONDO MBULA" ON HON. KWAMOTI B LAORI*.

 

While commissioning a block of 3 Classrooms constructed by Rep. Kwamoti B Laori at Lasala Primary School Gwamba Ward in Demsa LGA. HRM. Murum Mbula appreciated the community for their well organized reception.

The First Class monarch, shortly before commissioning the building lauded the effort of the Rep. Member whom he described as worthy of emulation base on it's impact in uplifting the standard of education in Mbula land.

Murum described Kwamoti as a worthy Representative deserving honor and commendation.

Many who remarked at the occasion applauded the law making for his forthrightness and live impacting projects.

Those who graced the occasion included the State Dep. Speaker Rt Hon. Pwamwakaino Makondo, commissioner of Entrepreneurship Devt. James Iliya, Commissioner of Education Prof. Dishi Khobe, the Chairman care taker committee, Demsa LGA Hon. Wenakam Wesley Fwa, the Sole administrator Borrong Hon. Malena John Mannasa.

Others include the Demsa PDP stakeholders, Senior appointees of government and former Executive Chairmen of Numan and Demsa LGA.

Highlights of the event were the presentation of writing materials to pupils as well as traditional dances and poetry.

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HON LAORI THRILLS DEMSA CONSTITUENTS WITH MATERIALS IN AN EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE

 

To further fulfil some promises made to his constituents,the member representing Numan/Demsa/Lamurde- Hon. Kwamoti B Laori has distributed several materials and implements in an ongoing empowerment initiative aimed at poverty reduction in the area.

The rancour free event which took place at the Government lodge in Demsa saw orderly conducted beneficiaries going home with items that included sewing machines, water pumps, grinding machines , clippers, generators, herbicides and knapsacks among several other items.

Hon Laori while speaking at the event said the whole idea is aimed at poverty reduction, youth engagement to curb idleness that potentially breeds insecurity and to generally enhance self reliance.

Speaker after speaker at the event applauded the the Representative for showing the people what they described as " love and care for the poor" . They further promised to always support the law maker.

Representatives of the Paramount Rulers of Bata and Mbula Kingdoms appreciated the initiative of the Federal Law maker saying his targeted group whom are the vulnerable such as women and youth will definitely go a long way in curtailing insecurity, boosting skills acquisition, entrepreneurship and poverty reduction.

In a transparent distribution process, at least two beneficiaries were nominated from the 79 polling units in Demsa. This according to the Law maker"s Distribution team was encouraged so that democracy dividends reaches people at the grassroot throughout the constituency.

The event had in attendence several dignitaries that included Hon Lami Patrick- Commissioner Women Affairs, Hon. James Iliya Commissioner Entrepreneurship Development, Hon Dishi Khobe (Commissioner for Tertiary Education) Hon. Kate Mamuno -Member Representing Demsa in the State Assembly, the caretaker Chairmen of Demsa , Numan and Lamurde namely Hon Wenakam Wesley, Hon Pwagwadi Omeno and Hon Mrs Talatu Yohanna Kusari. Also present are some political appointees from Demsa LGA and beyond. They include Hon. John Tunor, Hon. Leader Leneke, Hon. Hamidu Muktari (Dogo) DG, Directorate of PDP Youth Mobilization, Hon. Happy Maxwell, Hon. Niwesa Kushi George, Hon. Pwavi Ijeoma Jacob, and a host of other party supporters.

The occasion was highlighted by a cultural rendition from the Banghe troupe to the entertainment of guests.

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REPS MEMBER LAORI SPLASHES CONSTITUENTS WITH EMPOWERMENT MATERIALS ON VALENTINE'S DAY

 

In an elaborate event on this year's Valentine's Day, the people of Lamurde were treated a  surprise distribution of empowerment materials to not fewer than 200 beneficiaries by the Member Representing Numan/Demsa/ Lamurde Federal Constituency Rt. Hon. Kwamoti B Laori.

The event which was the first of its kind ever to be  arranged by the Law maker attracted applauses and commendations as it was also celebrated amidst pomp and peagentry.

Speaking at the ceremony,  Hon Laori reminded the constituents that the gesture was part of his  campaign promise in 2019 where he informed that he will engage in Youth empowerment,  infrastructural development and to also help in tackling security challenges in the area.

Laori further highlighted some of his recorded achievements in the last two years to include the facilitation of youth employment into the public sector, training and cash support to all categories of persons , sponsoring of 103 persons to access loan grants,  cash support for over 900 women petty traders,. Supply of laptops to students, construction of an ultra modern  ICT center, distribution of dry season farming inputs with cash support, facilitation of COVID Rapid  Response N Power benefits to over 200 beneficiaries, etc.

The member further stated that the distribution of the empowerment materials was done in view of the abundance of intelligent human capital in the area. He advised that the potentials once put to good use can minimize poverty and unemployment. He highlighted that the selection of beneficiaries was done according to individual applications and need assessment by stakeholders where at least one person was selected from the 102 Polling Units that make up the 10 wards in Lamurde.

Hon Laori informed the gathering that in keeping to his primary responsibility as a Federal law maker, he has sponsored a number of life impacting  bills that are at various stages of legislation. He thereafter urged the people to continue to support the PDP and the Government of Adamawa State under the able leadership of H E Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.

The Hama Bachama who was represented by the Kpana Rigangun applauded the gesture saying it will go a long way in alleviating poverty in the area. 

The event which took place at the Chairman's Lodge in Lamurde had in attendance top Government functionaries , politicians and personalities that included , Hon Dishi Khobe, Commissioner of Higher Education, Hon. Lami Ahmed- Commisioner women Affairs, Hon. Talatu Yohana- The Chairperson Transition Committee Lamurde LGA, Hon Bulus Daniel,  The Wakili Lamurde, Village and Ward Heads, Reps of CAN and Muslim Council, Party Executives and a host of others.

While appealing to beneficiaries to make judicious use of the items given to them, Hon Laori on a lighter note promised to patronized the shops of  Barbers who were given clippers and generator sets so as to ascertain the level of their seriousness.

Guests were entertained to cultural dances from the Mwana and the Wajale dance troupes .

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