By Okechukwu Onuegbu
The House of Representative aspirant of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) for Dunukofia, Njikoka and Anaocha (DNA) constituency, Bar. Chukwudi Oli, has promised to use his wealth of experience as a legal luminary to attract development and growth if elected.
According to Oli, with the knowledge, DNA, Anambra and Southeast would be develope beyond expectations within four years he would be at the red chamber.
"I have a vision for Anambra State to be a front-runner in implementing progressive reforms in all sectors of human existence in the years ahead. I am running for the race to contribute my quarter for the nation's building, therefore, I am appealing to the good people of Dunukofia, Njikoka and Anaocha Federal Constituency to support my ambition to enable me showcase my transparency and accountability in governance," he stated.
Oli stated this after the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Awka branch conferred an Award of Excellence on him at 5th edition of Ozo Amanke Okafor's Memorial Lecture, held in Awka, on Thursday.
It was gathered that the award recognized Oli's exemplary punctuality, dedication to duty, and outstanding commitment to the timely and effective practice of the profession in accordance with the Law practice of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Oli also expressed happiness for being honoured, noting that "I feel so happy receiving this award from my primary constituency. Law is what I do for a living. It is what I have been doing all my life, then, getting this great recognition from this primary constituency, I feel the World has come to an end. I have been participating actively in bar activities across Nigeria. I am a bar man to the core and the recognition will spur me to do more for the Association and the society at large."
While urging members of the NBA Awka branch, to continue to support Justice and promote the rule of law, Barrister Oli stressed the need for legal professionals to take the lead in steering the nation towards unity, progress and development.
In their separate remarks, the Chairman of the NBA Awka branch, Barrister Nnamdi Raphael Anagor and Chairman, organizing committee, Barrister G.U Moneke expressed gratitude for Oli's presence at the event.
They commended his continued support for the less privilege in Anambra and beyond as well as his competence and dedication to law practice.