By Ogalla Daniel
The reappointed Secretary of Idah Local Government Area, Mrs Grace Ogala, has pledged to introduce more empowerment programmes and strengthen grassroots mobilisation following her screening for a second term in office.
Ogala, who was recently screened for reappointment, said her first tenure gave her an opportunity to contribute to the growth of the party and support residents across the local government area.
Speaking shortly after the screening, she said she introduced a grassroots movement known as FAWAS, which she said was aimed at promoting the party and mobilising support across the state.
According to her, the movement began in Idah before expanding to other local government areas within the Idah Federal Constituency, including Ibaji, Igalamela and Ofu.
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Ogala said the movement had grown significantly, attracting support and providing empowerment opportunities to residents, including the distribution of clothing and food items.
Looking ahead to her second tenure, the council secretary, said, she plans to place greater emphasis on empowering of the less privileged members of society and helping petty traders become financially independent.
She disclosed that she intends to use her first salary from the new tenure to support petty traders and help them establish small businesses.
Ogala also revealed plans to establish a non-governmental organisation to attract support for orphans, abandoned women and their children, as well as other vulnerable persons in the community.
She said providing support for vulnerable people would help reduce social problems and promote peace in the local government area.
On her working relationship with the new local government chairman, Ogala expressed confidence that they would enjoy a strong working synergy.
Speaking on the 2027 general elections, Ogala urged residents of Idah and members of the party to remain united and come out in large numbers to support the party’s candidates.
Ogala also commended the government, for what she described as improvements in the welfare of teachers, noting that the regular payment of salaries had encouraged many teachers to support the administration.
Expressing confidence ahead of the 2027 elections, she said she bbelieves he party would receive overwhelming support from the people.
