By Our Correspondent
In Abuja
Hon. Joshua Chinedu Obika, Member representing AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has marked three years in office, highlighting progress across key sectors while pledging continued service to constituents.
In a statement released today, Obika said: “Today marks three years since I was entrusted, by the grace of God, with the honour and responsibility of representing the people of AMAC and Bwari Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.”
Over the three-year period, he said the constituency recorded meaningful progress in education, healthcare, infrastructure development, agriculture, youth and women empowerment, and legislative representation. “These milestones reflect what is possible when leadership and community work hand in hand,” he stated.
Despite the achievements, the lawmaker acknowledged that much work remains. “While we take pride in these accomplishments, I remain fully aware that our mission is far from complete. Significant work still lies ahead to build the prosperous, inclusive, and thriving constituency we collectively envision.”
Obika expressed appreciation for constituent support. “I am deeply grateful for your unwavering support, prayers, encouragement, and valuable contributions over the years. Your continued trust strengthens my resolve to serve with dedication, accountability, and genuine commitment to the people,” he said.
He concluded his message with a commitment to inclusive development: “Thank you for the privilege to serve. With God’s guidance and your continued partnership, we will keep moving forward, ensuring that no community and no citizen is left behind.”
In a related development, indigenous youth in AMAC/Bwari have assessed Obika’s performance and asked him to share how he achieved results within a short period.
In interviews with MediaWatch youth leaders reflected on federal representation in the FCT since 1999. One leader said past legislators were “only seen during campaign periods,” adding that after elections, engagement often dropped.
“We as indigenous youth see these three positions as settlement for working for the chairman or president: Councillor, House of Representatives and Senate. After they win, we hardly see them on TV, much less in person,” the youth leader said.
The youth credited Obika’s accessibility for the difference. They noted he operates the first-ever House of Representatives constituency office in the area, where residents can lay complaints and meet him directly. “And he has done wonderfully, incredibly well when it comes to projects in AMAC and Bwari,” the leader added.
Asked about the ‘secret’ behind the delivery, the youth said they are grateful for his leadership and want him to share how he has achieved so much in three years. MediaWatch gathered that the general sentiment across AMAC and Bwari is appreciation for what residents describe as “extraordinary leadership.”
