By Emeka Chiaghanam
Hon. Lilian Oby Orogbu, the member representing Awka North
and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has distributed
bags of rice and cash support to staff and students of Nnamdi Azikiwe
University (UNIZIK), Awka, as part of her continued engagement with people
within her constituency.
The outreach took place on Thursday, 18 June 2026, during a
town hall meeting held at the ASUU-UNIZIK Secretariat in Awka, where thousands
of members of the university community gathered alongside party supporters and
political stakeholders.
Addressing the crowd, Orogbu explained that the meeting
formed part of her constituency tour and was designed to strengthen her
relationship with the university community, which falls within the constituency
she represents at the National Assembly in Abuja.
The lawmaker said the distribution of food items and
financial assistance was aimed at easing the burden many people are facing due
to the rising cost of living and food challenges across the country. According
to her, supporting workers and students has remained a priority, especially at
a time when many families are struggling to cope with economic pressures.
Orogbu noted that her interventions over the years have
extended beyond relief materials. She pointed to previous empowerment
programmes through which thousands of residents of Awka North and South,
including university staff and students, received vocational training and
support to improve their livelihoods.
Looking ahead to the 2027 general elections, the federal
lawmaker urged members of the university community and residents of the
constituency to support candidates of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
She specifically canvassed support for Mr Peter Obi in the presidential race,
Senator Victor Umeh for Anambra Central Senatorial District, herself for
re-election to the House of Representatives, and Barrister Obinna Ogugua for
Awka South 1 State Constituency.
Among those present at the gathering were Senator Victor
Umeh, NDC supporters from across Anambra State, and a large turnout of UNIZIK
staff and students.
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