Legislature

Public Petitions

Petitions formally tabled by Rep. Ezechi on the floor of the House on behalf of constituents

5 Total Petitions

1 Presented

2 Under Review

2 Resolved

Under the House rules, any member may formally present a petition on the floor on behalf of constituents. Rep. Ezechi uses this avenue to bring the concerns of Ndokwa East, Ndokwa West and Ukwuani communities directly before the House and ensure they are referred to the appropriate authorities for action.

All Petitions Presented Under Review Resolved Dismissed

Resolved

PP/HDR/003/2023

Petition for the Establishment of a Federal Government College in Ndokwa West LGA

On behalf of: Ndokwa West Parents and Teachers Association

Parents, teachers and community leaders in Ndokwa West submitted a petition calling for the siting of a Federal Government College in the LGA, arguing that the absence of such an i...

Presented on 14 Sep 2023

Referred to: House Committee on Basic Education

Outcome

The House Committee on Basic Education acknowledged the petition and directed the Ministry of Education to include Ndokwa West in the next cycle of federal school siting. The Federal Ministry of Education has since initiated a feasibility assessment.

Resolved

PP/HDR/005/2023

Petition for Increased Funding to Primary Healthcare Centres in the Constituency

On behalf of: Ndokwa/Ukwuani Health Workers and Community Leaders

Health workers and community leaders jointly petitioned the House over the acute shortage of drugs, medical equipment and qualified personnel in primary healthcare centres across a...

Presented on 07 Nov 2023

Referred to: House Committee on Health

Outcome

Following the petition, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) conducted an assessment and approved a revitalisation grant for six PHCs in the constituency. Equipment and drug supplies have since been delivered to four of the six centres.