In line with his vision to create economic structures aimed at alleviating and elevating lives and livelihoods across the political wards in Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency, Rt.Hon. Bassey Akiba, Deputy Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Healthcare Services and Member, representing Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency, initiated the Bridge Cooperative Scheme. In a heartwarming gesture, the federal lawmaker disbursed over 30 Million Naira to leadership and members of Cooperatives, and constituents across his federal Constituency during the Yuletide.
The excitement was palpable as beneficiaries expressed gratitude to the Godsend Member of Parliament, noting that one distinguishing characteristics of Hon. Bassey Akiba is that he is not just a promise keeper but a trailblazer who has turned many dreams into reality and challenges into opportunities. The visibly elated beneficiaries showered a cacophony of encomiums on the legislator, saying that this act of love and compassion underscore the commitment of Hon. Bassey Akiba to the welfare and well-being of the people, urging him to count on their support and solidarity.
In a statement, Rt. Hon. Bassey Akiba said he will continue to prioritize the welfare and well-being of his constituents through the Cooperative Scheme and many more programmes and interventions.
\”The Bridge Cooperative is one of our developmental initiatives aimed at fostering social cohesion, alleviating and elevating lives and livelihoods, especially the vulnerable and less-privileged in society.We look forward to better days ahead as we continue to impact many more lives \”, he said.
It is pertinent to state that Hon. Bassey Akiba has shown capacity, competence and character since he mounted the saddle as Member, representing the resilient people of Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency