TWO YEARS IN OFFICE: REP. PHILIP AGBESE REELS OUT ACHIEVEMENTS

BILLS & MOTIONS

1. Federal College of Agriculture, Agila, Benue State (Establishment) Bill, 2023

Objective: To establish a Federal College of Agriculture in Agila, Benue State, promoting agricultural education and development in the region.

Status: Passed by the House.

2. Federal Medical Centre, Otukpa (Establishment) Bill, 2023

Objective: To establish a Federal Medical Centre in Otukpa to enhance healthcare services and access.

Status: Passed Second Reading.

3. Non-Oil Mineral Resources Producing Communities Development Commission (Establishment) Bill, 2023

Objective: To establish a commission for the development of communities producing non-oil mineral resources, ensuring their growth and empowerment.

Status: Passed Second Reading.

4. National Drugs Law Trust Fund (Establishment) Bill, 2023

Objective: To establish a trust fund for national drug law enforcement, ensuring effective regulation and drug management across the country.

Status: Passed First Reading.

5. Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Trust Fund (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 239)

Objective: To establish a trust fund for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to support their operations and development.

Status: Passed First Reading.

6. Infrastructure Support Bill, 2023

Objective: To provide infrastructure support aimed at promoting economic growth and development.

Status: Passed First Reading.

7. Nigerian Institute of Facilities Management Bill, 2023

Objective: To establish an institute for facilities management, enhancing professionalism and standards in the sector.

Status: Passed First Reading.

8. Federal Medical Centres Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023

Objective: To amend the Federal Medical Centres Act for improved healthcare delivery and management.

Status: Passed First Reading.

9. Federal University of Information and Communication Technology, Lagos Island (Establishment) Bill, 2023

Objective: To establish a federal university focused on information and communication technology in Lagos Island, promoting education and innovation in ICT.

Status: [Status not stated – consider updating for consistency.]

10. Federal University of Agriculture, Ute-Okpu, Delta State (Establishment) Bill, 2023

Objective: To establish a Federal University of Agriculture in Ute-Okpu, Delta State, to enhance agricultural education and research.

Status: Passed by the House.

MOTIONS

1. Motion on the Need to Investigate Crude Oil Theft and Revenue Loss in the Oil and Gas Sector (2023)

Objective: Called for an investigation into crude oil theft and revenue losses to ensure accountability and transparency in the oil and gas industry.

Status: Adopted by the House.

2. Motion to Investigate the Armed Robbery Attack in Otukpo, Benue (2023)

Objective: Sought an investigation into the armed robbery attack in Otukpo to ensure justice and enhance community security.

Status: Adopted by the House.

3. Motion to Probe Allegations Against Judgment Debtors and Audit Defaulters (2023)

Objective: Called for a probe into allegations of default by judgment debtors and those failing regulatory audits.

Status: Adopted by the House.

4. Motion on the Need to Protect Aquatic and Terrestrial Habitats in Niger Delta Host Communities (2023)

Objective: Sought to promote environmental sustainability by protecting habitats in Niger Delta host communities.

Status: Adopted by the House.

5. Motion of Urgent Importance to Review the Upper and Lower Chamber Nomenclature (2024)

Objective: Called for a review of the nomenclature used for the upper and lower chambers of the National Assembly for clarity in legislative terminology.

Status: Adopted by the House.

CONSTITUENCY PROJECTS AND INTERVENTIONS

Education

• Bursary support for over 1,500 students in tertiary institutions across the three LGAs of the constituency.

• Construction of Chief David Attah Memorial Special Needs School, Igumale (Ado LGA).

• Construction of classroom blocks at:

  • LGEA Primary School, Okpakor, Akpoge Ogbilolo (Ado LGA)

  • LGEA Primary School, Effeche Ai-Ona, Ojigo Council Ward (Okpokwu LGA)

Youth Empowerment

• ICT training and distribution of hybrid laptops to 300 youths (Batches D and E forthcoming).

• Distribution of 35 motorcycles to youths across the three LGAs.

• Distribution of 27 tricycles to selected rural dwellers across the three LGAs.

Sports / Recreation

• Reconstruction and remodelling of Okpoga Township Stadium, Ugwu Okpoga (Okpokwu LGA).

• Construction of Akpa Olofu Civic Centre (Ado LGA).

Health

• Construction of Chief Edwin Ogbu Memorial Medical Centre, Ukwonyo Utonkon (Ado LGA).

• Construction of a maternity clinic at Oke Effekwo (Ogbadibo LGA).

• Installation of solar mini-grids at:

  • General Hospital, Igumale (Ado LGA)

  • UKWO Owukpa Health Centre (Ogbadibo LGA)

• Renovation and upgrade of the FMC Outstation, Effekwo, Otukpa (Ogbadibo LGA), including:

  • A new 20-bed building

  • Modern medical laboratory

  • Solar power system

  • Motorized borehole

• Humanitarian health outreaches under the Okanga Humanitarian Center.

Agriculture

• Agricultural training and distribution of 15,000 live birds to 300 rural dwellers.

• Distribution of:

  • 600 bags of fertilizer

  • Agrochemical sprayers to rural farmers

• Construction of an agricultural green farm (drip irrigation project) in Apa-Agila (Ado LGA).

Infrastructure

• Construction of a 3km rural asphalt road in Apa-Agila (Ado LGA) – nearing completion.

• Drilling of six motorized boreholes in Apa Ward (Ado LGA).

• Installation of 600 units of 450-watt solar street lights across the constituency.

• Installation of solar mini-grids at:

  • AiOdu Community Hall (Owukpa)

  • OLADAM Community School (Owukpa, Ogbadibo LGA)

  • General Hospital, Igumale (Ado LGA)

  • UKWO Owukpa Health Centre (Ogbadibo LGA)

Grants / Loans

• 2,000 beneficiaries of the Federal Government’s Social Register scheme.

• 500 beneficiaries of the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 Nano Grant scheme.

Employment

• Over 50 constituents employed in the Nigerian Police Force, paramilitary agencies, MDAs, and tertiary institutions.

LEADERSHIP ROLES & PARLIAMENTARY ENGAGEMENTS

• Deputy Spokesman / Vice Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs

• Spokesman, House Committee on Constitution Review

• Chairman, Nigeria–Finland Parliamentary Group

• Rapporteur, Committee on Health, Labour and Social Affairs, Pan-African Parliament

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