NASS Midterm Report: Why Dennis Idahosa’s Stewardship Is A Reference Point 

Midterm Evaluation Report is basically a means of decision-making and taking stock of initial lessons from experience. In political service, a mid-term report helps in evaluating the progress of political representatives as relates to the delivery of democratic dividends to constituents.

It is a time for the leader and the followers to take stock of their progress so far as it relates to their respective responsibilites towards each other. Last month the National Assembly Lawmakers celebrated two years of stewardship to their various constituents and one lawmaker who stood out and was honored for his quality representation was Hon Dennis Idahosa the lawmaker representing Ovia Federal Constituency in the Green Chambers.

The youthful lawmaker was last month awarded by the House of Representatives Press Corp for his “Excellence for Constituency Development”.

It is worthy of note that the lawmaker from Edo State is practically a reference point amongst his colleagues when it comes to legislative responsibility which covers oversight functions, quality debate on the floor of the green chambers, and an effective project delivery system.

From insight, Dennis Idahosa has a well-grounded relationship with his constituents that they are substantially involved in all decision making from the office of the Federal Lawmaker.

Here are four key areas other lawmakers and observers have commended Dennis Idahosa for his tenacity and correspondence with his constituents that we quite agree are commendable and worthy of emulation.

Supervision of projects.

Here Dennis Idahosa scores Excellent. The lawmaker initiated over 28 projects in the last fiscal year and was remarkable for supervising those projects from the inception to the final completion. Every other day the lawmaker is sighted on an unscheduled visit to project sites making sure contractors meet the desired expectations and maximum standard. This is a key function of legislative responsibility that if replicated by all the members of the National Assembly indeed the country would be in a better living condition as witnessed today.

The best relationship a representative can have with his constituents is a healthy communication system that relays their needs and wants.

Sustainability.

Dennis Idahosa has carved a niche for himself with the kind of sustainable projects he embarks on. Constituents, observers, and colleagues rate him high with his project initiatives. Projects that are sustainable make a huge component of democratic dividends.

Impact.

Dennis Idahosa has earned multiple awards in just two years of his stewardship, his impact in community development, youth empowerment, and market traders’ entrepreneurship has been remarkable and has earned him maximum respect amongst youth and community elders. His peace initiative amongst communities and his penchant for uniting his constituents has not gone unnoticed.

Value-Oriented.

According to stakeholders Dennis Idahosa has been able to show extra value for his services rendered to his constituents. He has influenced the  restoration of electricity to over 70 communities, has intervened in Federal Government projects like road construction and other FG projects in his constituency. Aside from attracting social interventions from relevant agencies, Dennis Idahosa has also positively portrayed his constituents in the right perspective globaly.

Hon Dennis Idahosa operates like a delegate directly reflecting the desires of his constituents thereby making him a voice to his constituents in a crowded, competitive government.

The work of legislators relies on meeting with, listening to, and forming relationships with others, Dennis Idahosa has scored high in his legislative responsibilities.