Jewel of Abia : Bende Youths Host Nnenna Elendu-Ukeje

People are not idiots. As far as the grassroots are from the halls of political power, the common folks know when self-interests are running the show and when commitments are genuine. Thus, when almost all of the good people of Bende Local Government Area (LGA) in Abia State came out to celebrate the homecoming of their representative at the lower chamber of the National Assembly, Hon. Nnenna Elendu-Ukeje, they were saying something about her commitment to their cause.

On May 12, Nnenna Elendu-Ukeje was treated to a grand ceremony by youths of her constituency, Bende. The ceremony held at the Bende stadium saw all levels of people from within the LGA and beyond trooping in to show respect to a well-known and well-loved woman. To top things, Abia Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, was also there, heaping compliment after compliment on Elendu-Ukeje.

Governor Ikpeazu (who is known for speaking his mind) stated that the Bende representative is the Jewel of Abia State politics and one of the brightest lights responsible for the welcome visibility of the state in the National Assembly all around Nigeria. With the many Abians present at the ceremony, Ikpeazu’s praise hit the spot and showed Elendu-Ukeje as a woman worth emulating.

Among the female politicians in Nigeria, Nnenna Elendu-Ukeje occupies a special spot. She probably takes first place as the female House of Reps member who has received the most insults and disparagement and faces hostility and aggression from threatened folks in high places. But that has never stopped her from doing her thing.

In her three terms in the Green Chamber, Elendu-Ukeje has served as the House committee chairman on foreign affairs. Even now, she is one of the staunchest voices calling for women participation in politics in Nigeria. She is well-loved in her constituency, with even the Governor of her state as one of her big fans.