joshuaCelebrating the Birthday of an Iconic Leader, Sanni Egidi Abdulraheem: A Year of Life, Leadership and Achievements
Hon. Sanni Egidi Abdulraheem is known for its trademark of significant accomplishments. He has lived to make tremendous impacts on the lives of those around him. The journey of his life is a lesson, as he exemplifies what it means to lead.
As a philanthropist and business tycoon, SEA has made substantial contributions to the development of Ajaokuta LGA and the Kogi State Civil Service at large. Driven by a desire to create an even greater impact, he retired at the peak of his career a permanent secretary local government and Chieftaincy Affairs and entered politics, choosing a broader platform to influence the lives of the people.
He became the first House of Representatives member representing Ajaokuta Federal Constituency, winning the election in a landslide, capturing 12 out of 14 wards by a significant margin, this victory depict the acceptance and believe the people has for his leadership
Hon Sanni had complements his rare quality and justify the mandate of the people as his first 100 days in office and in less than a year and a half have been rooted with achievements, remarkably impactful, and his contributions to national matters are outstanding as well.
*EDUCATION
– SEA Constructed classroom blocks at Eganyi Community Secondary School.
– Renovated dilapidated secondary schools.
– Launched the SEA Educational Grants, distributing 30 million Naira to beneficiaries pursuing postgraduate and undergraduate studies.
EMPOWERMENT
– Empowered over 2,000 constituents with essential items, including freezers, electrical design machines, grinding machines, sophisticated generators, and more.
– Provided skill acquisition training for over 1,000 constituents in critical areas such as ICT, welding, agro-products usage, tailoring, and more.
HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT
– Donated cash to individuals with business proposals.
– Facilitated employment opportunities for constituents at both the state level, within federal government agencies, and in his private organization.
– Launched the SEA Welfare Grants, where about 210 less privileged individuals received 100,000 Naira each, totalling 21 million Naira.
– Facilitated the upgrading of graded and non-graded monarchs to first, second, and third-class status.
HEALTH SECTOR
– Offered free treatment for individuals with eye problems by sponsoring them for first-hand treatment in Ochadumu.
– Built a new hospital in the Ebiya Axis and renovated hospitals in poor conditions in the Ajaokuta Axis.
– Provided emergency assistance for various health challenges, some of which were previously unaddressed.
SOCIAL AMENITIES
– Constructed roads in the Ganaja Axis.
– Established an ICT centre in the Ajaokuta Axis, equipped with technology capable of accommodating over 20 JAMB students for exams.
– Built bridges in Apaminosi/Ogigiri and Adogo/Achagana.
– Renovation and cash donations to Mosques and churches on various areas of the Ajaokuta LGA.
– Graded unmotorable feeder roads to make them passable.
– Constructed motorable boreholes in several locations within the Ajaokuta Axis.
– Purchased transformers for areas experiencing total blackout.
SECURITY*
– Acquired a Sienna bus to support police divisions.
– Collaborated with local council administration to provide vigilantes for mounting roadblocks in strategic areas plagued by criminal activity, ensuring the safety of citizens.
Amidst other numerous achievements I couldn’t captured, the Honorable House of Representatives member has cultivated a collaborative relationship with His Excellency Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, working together to bring about remarkable development in Ajaokuta LGA and Kogi State as a whole. On this occasion of his birthday, we celebrate his noble achievements and pray for his continued success and prosperity.
Abdulhameed Ivavah
Writes from Ajaokuta LGA
