Hon. Jimbo Empowers Constituents with a Tipper, Sets New Standard in Nigeria

By Comfort Olayinka

Honourable Climent Jimbo, a member of the House of Representatives, has boasted of empowering his constituents with a tipper, setting a new standard in Nigeria. According to Jimbo, who represents Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency in the 10th Assembly, this is the first time in the history of political empowerment in Nigeria that a politician has given a tipper to their constituents.

Jimbo disclosed that he donated the tipper to the “Tipper Loaders Association” in his constituency, fulfilling his campaign promise to them. He claimed that this gesture has elevated the standard of living of the beneficiaries, who were previously just loaders, and has brought them joy and empowerment. Jimbo also noted that none of his predecessors has achieved what he has in less than two years in terms of empowerment and representation.

In addition to his empowerment efforts, Jimbo expressed optimism about his bill on the Establishment of the National Commission for Technology Transfer, Acquisition, and Promotion. He believes that the bill, which aims to add value to Nigeria’s raw materials and promote technology transfer, will be passed for third reading in the House and receive assent from the President.

Jimbo also commented on the recent increase in the 2025 budget from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion, stating that it was a result of the parliamentarians’ efforts to ensure that every development component was captured in the budget. He noted that his committee on National Planning and Economy Development worked with the Finance and Appropriation committees to address the complaints of the MDAs and advise the executive on the necessary adjustments.

The representative’s efforts have been recognized in the past, with him receiving an honorary award as “Ujo Abak Federal Constituency” for his dedication and contribution to effective representation.

BELOW ARE SOME ACHIEVEMENTS OF REP. CLEMENT JIMBO AS A FEDERAL LAWMAKER IN LESS THAN TWO YEARS

BILLS

1. A Bill for an act to establish Federal School of Medical Laboratory Science, Midim, Abak Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. (Passed in the House)
2. A Bill for an act to establish National Commission for Technology Transfer. (Passed 2nd reading)

MOTIONS

1. Motion calling on the FG to construct Obiobom Community Collapsed Bridge, Abak Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State.
2. Motion for Amendment of 2014 Pension Act.
3. Motion calling on FG to end food insufficiency through Mechanized farming
4. Motion to curtail incessant arrest and detention of journalists in Nigeria.
5. Motion mandating the Inspector General of Police to aide the release of abducted Akwa Ibom State prospective corp members in Zamfara State.
6. Motion mandating the Executive Arm of Government to comply with section 11(1) b of Fiscal Responsibility Act 2007
7. Motion for inclusion of Odukpani-Itu road project in 2025 Appropriation and ensure adequate budgetary provision.
8. Motion for Federal Government to wade into Nkari Communal crisis to restore and maintain peace in the area.

PETITIONS

1. Petitioning of Nigerian Army to pay Compensation to Ibagwa communities land owners.
2. Petitioning of Nigerian Army to release Mfonma Mfon Effiong who was illegally detained in their Barrack.
3. Petitioning of Nigeria Police Force to reinstate one of his constituents, Imo Jackson who was unlawfully dismissed from NPF.
4. Petitioning of Nigerian Army for reinstatement of Mr. Udoekong Inibehe who was unlawfully dismissed from Army.
5. Petition against Discrimination, Victimization and Wrongful Disengagement of Mr. Simon Archibong from service by Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and also call for his reinstatement.

TRAINING/EMPOWERMENT & DISTRIBUTION OF PALLIATIVE

1. Training of 75 Youths on ICT and also empowered them with HP Laptops.
2. Training of 31 Female Youths on Cosmetology and provision of start up grants.
3. Empowerment of 31 constituents with hair dryers and start up grants.
4. Empowerment of 31 constituents with sewing machines and start up grants.
5. Training of 200 youths on Silk Plastering and empowering them with starter pack.
6. Empowerment of four constituents with four first grade Toyota Camry Cars.
7. Distribution of grains as palliatives which includes:
   (a) 50 bags of 50kg rice.
   (b) 4,500 bags of 10kg rice.
8. Empowerment of 93 Women with 50,000 business grants in Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency
9. Free premium motor spirit distribution to motorist in Abak, Etim Ekpo & Ika Federal Constituency.
10. Distribution of 300 bags of 10kg rice, 300 bags of 10kg garri, 300 bags of 10kg beans, 30 cartons of vegetable oil, 40 cartons of tin tomato, 40 cartons of seasoning, 2 pieces of blankets and 200 pieces of blankets to Flood victims in his constituency.
11. Human Capacity Development Training/Empowerment of 250 Women and Youths in Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency.
12. Empowered Abak Tipper Loaders Association with a Tipper
13. Empowered a Cobbler with half a million naira to support his shoe making business.

FACILITATION OF PERSONABLE JOBS
Federal Government jobs has been facilitated for his Constituents in the following Federal Government Agencies:

1. Nigerian Navy.
2. Nigerian Army
3. Nigeria Police Force.
4. Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps.
5. Federal Civil Service.
6. Federal Capital Territory Administration.

CONSTITUENCY PROJECTS

1. Completion of Abak Village TowwaPHall.
2. Grading of Ediene Abak – Etinan 8.10km road.
3. Installation of hundreds of solar powered street lights in Ediene Abak and Premium FM Avenue, Utu Abak.
4. Solar Powered Borehole, Ikot Oku Ubara, Ediene, Abak Local Government Area.
5. A Block of Six Classrooms at Government Primary School, Ibanang, Ediene, Abak Local Government Area.
6. Solar Powered Borehole, Eka Offiong, Etim Ekpo Local Government Area.
7. A Block of Six Classrooms at Qua Iboe Church Town School, Uruk Ata 2, Etim Ekpo Local Government Area.
8. Solar Powered Borehole at Ikot Abara Village, Ika Local Government Area.
9. A Block of Six Classrooms at Primary School, Ikot Inyang Village, Ika Local Government Area.
10. Installation of solar powered street lights in rural communities of Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency.
11. Grading of roads in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area.

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAMMES

1. Distribution of 100 carton of chalks.
2. Free distribution of 2,500 school bags to pupils in public Schools in Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency.
3. Distribution of 20,000 copies of exercise books.
4. Payment of 50,000 Bursary each to 80 Students of Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency in Tertiary Institutions.
5. Purchased of 80 JAMB forms to prospective candidates and sponsorship of free JAMB classes.
6. Scholarship award to Abak Federal Constituency International and Local Students.

FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH
Free medical treatment/ surgery and distribution of medicines to over 2,500 constituents in Abak, Etim Ekpo and Ika Federal Constituency.