The Transition Committee chairman, Ohafia local government area of Abia State, Hon. Ubah Ukaha has opened up on actions the local government under his leadership took to ensure the improvement of primary education in the area.

In an interview with ABN TV on Wednesday, he said he engaged in a dialogue with teachers in the local government and other stakeholders in education, saying so far the discussion is yielding fruits, adding that the teachers are doing well.

On the health care system Hon. Ukaha said the local government is partnering with the state government to a large extent, revealing that there has not been any record of communicable disease because it is being addressed at the state level.

Hon. Ukaha also emphasized that they are faced with erosion challenges for which steps have been taken to bring succour to the people.

While emphasizing that the physically challenged people are critical stakeholders in the society, he added that his administration has made efforts to reduce their plights. "We set up an association for them. A month after my assumption of office they visited me and their conditions were pitiable. We have done the much we can and also promised to do as much as our pocket can carry us to ensure that they are rehabilitated.”

On what the local government authority is doing to fix power challenges, he said “We have electricity problem in Ohafia. I have liaised with relevant authorities. We had epileptic power supply, but now the situation has tremendously improved. All these challenges are not what one can deal with instantly, it’s a gradually process and we are taking them gradually.” Hon Ukaha said.

Hon. Ukaha also revealed that he has cordial relationship with his staff of the local government and his deputy.

“My deputy is like my younger brother, we have enjoyed robust relationship even before we were merged to work together, so we work in synergy and cooperation. We don’t have any discrepancy”. Hon Ukaha revealed.

SOURCE: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/07/how-we-improved-education-healthcare-in-ohafia-lga-hon-ukaha-reveals/

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