By Ik Ogbonna
It’s often said that “giving is a sign that one has conquered SELFISHNESS AND GREED”. But nobody can genuinely give without being in love with the people around him. When it comes to giving because of love for humanity, Senator Osita Bonaventure Izunaso towers above most of his contemporaries especially in Orlu axis.
Senator Osita Izunso is a seasoned Journalist and Lawyer whose philanthropic lights have never dimmed before and after he stepped into Nigeria’s political arena. This is because of his undying love for humanity; his love and care for the less privileged in the society which has undoubtedly earned him enormous love of the people.
Osita Izunaso is popularly known as KPAKPANDO, which means Star. As a shining star among his people, Senator Izunaso used all the appointive and elective positions he has held to touch the lives of people around him. The love he has for his people created a strong bond between them which earned him election into the House of Representatives in 2003 to represent Oru West, Oguta and Ohaji/Egbema Federal Constituency. While at the House of Representatives, he gave his people quality representation through effective representation, legislation and oversight which attracted road projects and other infrastructures to his constituency. As a matter of fact, his election into the House of Representatives increased the volume of his philanthropic gestures which overwhelmed the good people of Orlu zone to elect him as their Senator in 2007. Senator Osita Izunaso used the instruments of effective legislation to attract many laudable projects to Orlu zone. He facilitated the employment of many sons and daughters of Orlu zone into various positions in the federal civil service. Also, Senator Osita Izunaso established his Kpakpando Foundation through which he empowered many less privileged and disabled persons for better livelihood.
The achievements of Osita Izunaso as a Senator are indelible in the history of Orlu zone and that’s why the people of Orlu zone are yearning for his return to the Senate and consolidate his numerous achievements in the zone. Fortunately, the National Assembly elections have provided a great opportunity to Orlu zone to return Kpakpando Orlu to the Senate for the continuation of his numerous human and infrastructural developments. This is the reason why he has decided to answer the clarion call of his people to return to the Senate by making himself available for Orlu Senatorial election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Although, Senator Osita Izunaso has challengers in PDP and LP but it’s very clear for even the blind to see that Senator Osita Izunaso is the most competent to represent Orlu Zone in the Senate because of his track records. He is a tested and trusted legislator who can’t afford to fail his people.
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to to the betterment of our society, Senator Osita Izunaso has been honoured with many chieftaincy titles and awards by many communities and organizations. Also, in recognition of his contributions to national development, Senator Osita Izunaso was honoured with Officer of Federal Republic (OFR) by President Muhammadu Buhari during the last National Honours Award. This is indeed, another Eagle feather to the golden cap of Kpakpando.
The laudable achievements of Senator Osita Izunaso are indelible in the hearts of Orlu people. Many sons and daughters of Orlu have continued to applaud the National Honour bestowed on Senator Izunaso, describing it as well deserved. It’s not in doubt that the National Honour recently conferred on Senator Izunaso is a National endorsement for more service to the good people of Orlu zone. This has really placed him far above his opponents in the Orlu Senatorial race. Honestly, the candidacy of Senator Osita Izunaso is an assurance of better days for Orlu zone as he is better equipped for quality and effective representative than his opponents who are only coming to learn the job. Having passed through the rungs of legislative ladder, Senator Osita Izunaso is best equipped with the requisite experience to represent Orlu zone at the upper chamber of the National Assembly. Kpakpando is committed to leading Orlu zone on the path of prosperity and massive development; his antecedents are witnesses to his capacity to deliver democracy dividends to his people.
It’s not in doubt that the national honour conferred on Senator Osita Izunaso will give him more strength work for the good people of Orlu zone as the people warm up to return him to the red chambers come 2023.
The good people of Orlu zone are undoubtedly proud of their son, Senator Osita Izunaso who has distinguished himself in the service of God and humanity. This uncommon love of Senator Osita Izunaso for his people will surely be reciprocated by the people at the polls by voting massively for his return to the senate. This is because, he had performed for done extremely well and will definitely do more if he returns to the Senate to represent the good people of Orlu zone.
As a golden man with a heart of gold, Osita Izunaso deserves the golden crown at this critical moment of Orlu history in other to restore it to the the path golden opportunities and economic prosperity where effective legislation, job creation, women and youth empowerment and infrastructural development will be pursued with vigor for massive development of Orlu zone.
To God be the glory!
Ik Ogbonna is an Owerri based Journalist and PR Practitioner
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