Abuja: Rep. Eugene Dibiagwu, representing the Ohaji-Egbema/Oguta/Oru West Federal Constituency of Imo, has announced the execution of empowerment projects valued at over N1 billion since his election in 2023. This revelation was made during a Personality Interview Series with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Dibiagwu, who transitioned from being a captain of industry to a political figure, highlighted a mega-empowerment programme he organized in March at Mgbidi, Oru West Local Government Area. This initiative aimed to alleviate the economic challenges faced by his constituents. “I have done so many things for my people as a result of my presence in the National Assembly. I have been involved in making sure that their welfare is guaranteed,” he expressed.
The lawmaker described the flagship empowerment event as one that resonated across Imo and the broader South-East geo-political zone. During this programme, various items were distributed to empower the underprivileged within his constituency. The items included 45 buses, 45 tricycles, 45 motorcycles, 45 sewing machines, 45 grinding machines, 120 stoves, 3,000 bags of 50kg rice, and a grant of N500,000 each to 120 individuals to initiate small-scale businesses.
Dibiagwu stated that each of the 33 wards in his constituency received benefits from the empowerment scheme, with some items also allocated to other notable individuals within the federal constituency. He also highlighted key infrastructure projects attracted to the area, including road constructions and facility enhancements at local schools.
In terms of educational support, Dibiagwu has been actively sponsoring UTME and WASSCE candidates annually. For the 2024/2025 WASSCE, 2,000 candidates were registered under his sponsorship. He emphasized his commitment to assisting less-privileged students in pursuing higher education through scholarships.
Further, Dibiagwu, who chairs the House Committee on Regional Development and Amnesty Programme, conducted a supplementary empowerment programme for political stakeholders not included in the March initiative. This supplementary programme provided over 10,000 individuals with N100,000 each as a grant.
The lawmaker assured that his empowerment initiatives would continue as long as divine support prevails. “Empowerment is from God. I will continue to do that. It’s a continuous process. By next year, we will do the same because it’s a yearly ritual for my federal constituency,” he stated, while noting the financial realities of being a lawmaker.