Hon. Onem Tyna Miracle, Councillor representing Ward 2 in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa has done the unimaginable after she constructed a bridge linking two communities in her ward.
THE PARADISE NEWS gathered Hon. Onem, who is the Deputy Majority Leader of the House, used her official vehicle money to build the bridge.
She has received commendations even from people in Cross River State, who thought their local government leaders are underperforming.
“She apparently used her money meant for her official car to build this lofty project linking two communities in her village.
“This is capacity and leadership at its peak, this is thinking the people first before the self, this is service in total.
“Story have it that, when she met with the Chiefs of the two communities and informed them of her planned project, they advised her to do something else as the bridge will be too much for her to execute.
“But determined to help her people against enriching herself and living the good life, the lawmaker insisted and completed the project.
“As there is always reward for a good intention, news got to the Executive Governor of the State, Sen. Douye Diri, who has invited her to Government House.
“We pray our Honourables in Cross River learn this sacrificial spirit and stay with the people for good.
“It must not be a bridge, but do something to be remembered for…”, Ikpen Ilefa, a Cross Riverian posted on Facebook on Wednesday.
