Why NASS approves loans for Tinubu — Rep Atu

By Dennis Agbo

The member representing Enugu North/Enugu South Federal Constituency, Chimaobi Atu, has explained why the National Assembly approves loan requests for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying lawmakers are responding to the expectations of their constituents.

Atu said constituents place significant pressure on their representatives to deliver improvements in social welfare, infrastructure and other public services, even though such responsibilities fall primarily under the executive arm of government.

He noted that legislators are constitutionally responsible for lawmaking and oversight, but are often compelled to support executive requests that could translate into development projects for their constituencies.

“Atu made the statements during a media briefing where he presented his three-year stewardship report.

“My personal challenge is how we can do good for the people. Motions and bills are my primary legislative assignment. The National Assembly’s approval of loans for the Tinubu administration is to provide funds to resolve problems affecting Nigerians,” he said.

Atu also highlighted key interventions in education, saying he has awarded about 800 scholarships to students in his constituency, in addition to supporting candidates for NECO and WAEC examinations.

He added that laboratory facilities at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) have been upgraded, while science laboratories in secondary schools across the constituency were also improved. Basic laboratory facilities were installed in several primary schools, including Coal Camp Primary School, one of the oldest in Enugu.

The lawmaker further disclosed that Federal Government College, Enugu, also benefited from intervention projects.

On youth development, Atu said 150 youths were trained in chemical production, while over 200 others received training in artificial intelligence to align with emerging global technological trends. He added that beneficiaries were also supported with empowerment tools after training.

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