An Ebonyi indigene, Emmanuel Obasi, has been rewarded with N2 million for trekking from Ilorin, Kwara, to Abakaliki to understand the nice works of a federal lawmaker, Dr Nkemkanmma Kama.
The Information Company of Nigeria (NAN) stories the trekking enterprise appears to be thriving in Ebonyi as one other indigene, Jeremiah Obaji had obtained N10 million from Gov. Francis Nwifuru on Sept. 7 for trekking from Lagos to Abakaliki.
Obaji had stated that he trekked for 17 days to understand the governor for restoring peace in his group, Alaoma in Ohaukwu LGA of the state which was stricken by communal battle.
Additionally Emmanuel Obasi instructed newsmen on arrival in Abakaliki on Wednesday that he trekked to honour Kama who represents his constituency, Ohaozara/ Onicha/ Ivo federal constituency.
“I made a decision to honour Kama in a most unusual manner on account of his infrastructural and human improvement strides within the constituency.
“The journey which I began on Aug.25 coated 670kilometres with severe safety challenges strewn on its route.
“As a result of safety challenges alongside the Ilorin, Ekiti, Okene route, I needed to resort to the Bida/ Minna, Suleija, Zuba, Lokoja route for the trek,” he stated.
He famous that individuals instructed him to surrender on the journey on account of inherent stress however he was decided to compete it.
“I obtained flakes that I used to be trekking for a consultant from the Labour Get together whereas I used to be an All Progressives Congress (APC) Deputy Youth Chief in Ohaozara LGA.
“I responded that the interval of politicking was over and Kama’s infrastructural and human empowerment strides are being loved by the individuals regardless of get together affiliation.
“My motivation to proceed the journey acquired renewed after I learnt he was becoming a member of the APC and I made a decision to conclude the journey regardless of all odds,” he stated.
Obasi famous that he was warned to not embark on evening journeys in the course of the trek as he retired for relaxation the place ever he discovered himself by 7.pm.
“I obtained favour and help from individuals in the course of the trek as some individuals accommodated me freely whereever evening fell.
“I didn’t encounter any well being problem as I used to be licensed match for the journey by my physician,” he stated.
Dr David Chitah, a Senior Legislative Aide to Kama who obtained Obasi on behalf of the lawmaker, recommended him for the dedication in embarking on the journey.
“My principal may have welcomed you personally however he left for Abuja on an official engagement.
“The lawmaker will personally host you on return to the state as he stays appreciative for the chance you took to understand his people-oriented strides.
“He has determined to understand you with N2 million so that you can take a very good relaxation and maintain your well being,” he stated.