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As our esteemed representative, Hon. Professor Paul Sunday Nnamchi marks his second anniversary in office, we reflect on his remarkable achievements that have positively impacted our constituency and the nation at large.
Proofs speak louder than promises. If you work consistently and there are evidences to show, they speak for themselves. When Hon Professor Paul Sunday Nnamchi was presenting himself for election into the House of Representatives in 2023 his slogan was, “Let’s Do It Better”. That was his promise and two years down the line, the results are speaking eloquently for themselves.

In the past our constituency had been plagued by unfulfilled promises so when Professor Nnamchi assured us that he would do it better, majority of our constituents never believed him. They saw it as one of the usual unkept promises they were used to but today he has proven the Thomases wrong with his performance so far.

In just two years he has done so much especially in core legislative duty which is law making with the sponsorship of 52 Bills and 20 motions, demonstrating his commitment to shaping policies that benefit our communities and the nation in general. In youth empowerment, Professor Nnamchi has awarded tertiary scholarships to over 200 constituents, thus opening doors to new opportunities for our future leaders. He has also built several blocks of classrooms, supplied furniture to schools, and distributed uniforms to primary school pupils.He is equally striving to bridge the digital gap among the young constituents with an instituted annual information technology (ICT) trainings for secondary students which he started way back in his days in the University of Nigeria Nsukka to cater for the students in Enugu East, his Area Council but expanded it to accommodate Isi Uzo indigenes upon his election into the National Assembly. Today, the project has been boosted with his establishment of an ICT Centre in Enugu East Area Council.

Concerned about health challenges faced by the indigent constituents who could hardly afford sound medical care, Rep Nnamchi conducted six, (6) medical outreaches in 2024 providing  adequate healthcare services,treated eye patients, distributed, essential drugs, and glasses to them. He has ensured that several communities in the constituency were illuminated with solar street lights to enhance safety and security.

Besides all these achievements, Professor Nnamchi in recognition of the current hardships facing his constituents as a result of the galloping influation which has put staple food items beyond the reach of the ordinary citizens across the country has mainted the culture of distributing food items and other essentials to both Muslims and Christians constituents during festivities and this he has consistently done in the last two years to further demonstrate inclusivity and community building.

Ideally, law making is the primary duty of the legislature in democracy. However, a lawmaker May from time to time through influence, contacts and Loby attract social amenities and other benefits like employments to his constituents. It is also important to emphasize that it was on account of law making that the National Assembly Journal, “The Order Paper which Carries  yearly evaluation of legislators’ effectiveness adjudged Professor Nnamch the best performing legislator from the southeast region and in view of that l will conclude this piece with an attachment of the list of the Bills our super Rep has sponsored in the past two years.

BILL 1 (HB.490) Federal Medical Act(Amendment)
BILL  2 (HB.491) Federal College of Entrepreneurship & Skill AcquisitionIn Ikem, Enugu State.
BILL  3 (HB.524) Federal College of Nursing & Midwifery, Amorji-Nike (EST)
BILL  4 (HB.530) An Act to Ament Fed. Univ.Of Agric. Act CapF22, laws of the Federation of Nig. 2004 to Establish Fed. Univ. of Agric. Ako-Nike, EnuguState & for related matters
BILL  5 (HB.589) Fed. College of Science andHealth Tech. Mbu Isi-uzo L.G.A. Enugu State.
BILL  6 (HB.590) Fed. Univ. of Aviation Tech,Ako-Nike, Enugu State.
BILL  7 (HB.599) Nigeria Ports & Habours Authority.
BILL 8 (HB.763) Centre for Rainforest Agric.Ugwuogo-Nike, Enugu State.
BILL  9 (HB.790) Nat. Inland Waterways Auth.Act (Repeal & Enactment)
BILL  10 (HB.791) Nat. Anti-Doping Agency(EST)
BILL 11 (HB.792) Fed. Univ. of Forensic Sci.(EST)
BILL 12 (HB.793) Trade Dispute (Essential Services)
BILL 13 (HB.886) National Football Academy,Sunday-Sunday Field, Abakpa.
BILL 14 (HB.887) Agric. Research Council of Nig. Act Cap. A12 (Amendment) Establishment of Fed. Coll. Of Agric & Vocat. Studies, Ako-Nike, Enugu.
BILL 15 (HB.888) Critical Infrastructure Protection.
BILL 16 (HB.1067) Nig. Mining Protection and Security Corps (EST)
BILL 17 (HB.1068) Agricultural Research CouncilOf Nig. Act (Amendment)
BILL 18 (HB.1086) Gifted & Talented Children Centre. (EST)
BILL 19 (HB.1521) Constitution of Fed. Republic Of Nig. 1999 (6th Alteration) 2024 
BILL  20 (HB.1606) Nigeria College of Aviation Technology Act.
BILL 21 (HB.1607) Fed. Univ. Of Transportation(EST) Act. 2022 & for Related Matters
BILL 22 (HB.1608) Nig. Def. Academy Act Cap 101LFN 2004.
BILL 23 (HB.1609)Nat. Comm. for Skill Acquisition   Evaluatio., Assessment & Certification.(EST)BILL 
24 (HB.1539) A Bill for an Act to EstablishThe Council of Registered TechnologistsAnd Scientists of Nig. & 4 Related Matt. 
BILL 25 (HB.1684) A Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Universities of Technology Act, Cap. F23 LFN, 2004. Fed. Univ. Of Tech.Babura, Jigawa State. 
BILL 26 (HB.1914) A Bill for an Act to Amend the Electoral Act, 2022 and for Related Matter.
BILL 27(HB.1966) A bill for an Act to Provide for The Establishment of the Fed. Univ. Of Education, Ehamufu, Isiuzo LGA, Enugu State and for Related Matters 
BILL 28 (HB.2031) A bill for an Act to provide For the resuscitation and developmentOf the Oseakwa Deep water Seaport inIhiala Local Government Area of Anambra State and for related matters

Bill 29 (HB.2139) A Bill for an Act to EstablIsh a dry port at Emene, Enugu StateFor the production of economic Development, trade facilitation andPort decongestion and for other Related matter.
BILL 30 (HB.2146) A Bill for an Act to estab.The metallurgical and materials Engineers and scientist reg. board Of Nig. To regulate the practice,Registration, licensure andMetallurgical and materials engrs. And scientist and for related matter
BILL 31 (HB.2149) A Bill for an Act to estab. The Bio-medical Engineers and Scientist registration board of nig. To regulate the practice registrationAnd licensure of Bio-medical engrsAnd Scientist and for related Matter

BILL 32 (HB.2214) A Bill for an Act to Estab. A federal export processing zone in Akpuoga-Nike in Enugu, south eastNig. To promote industrialization,Trade and economic development And for related Matter
BILL 33 (HB.2217) A Bill for an Act to alterThe constitution of the federal rep.Of Nig. 1999 (as amended), to Provide for the creation of additionalLocal government areas in Enugu State and for related Matter

BILL 34 (HB.2218) A Bill for estab. Of SEA Port in Ugwuta, Imo State Nigeria.
BILL 35 (HB.2219) A Bill for an Act to providEffective deterrence and Consequences for bribery in the Work places, both for giver andTaker, in view of it’s negative Impact on the economy and image Of the country and for related Matter.
BILL 36 (HB.2358) A Bill for an Act to AmendThe public Health Act, Cap P35,LawsOf the federation of Nigeria,2004 toStrengthen pandemic preparednessModernize Public Health protocols,Upgrade Health info. Sys. And Enhance inter-agency coordination And for related matters.

BILL 37 (HB.2359)A Bill for an Act to amend The tertiary education Trust FundEst. Act 2011 & for related matters
BILL 38 (HB.2400) A Bill for an Act to amend The national policy on Education Act to reflect emerging global edu. Standards including digital literacy, Online learning, skill-based curriculum and to mandate periodic curriculum review, integrate ICT standards, and strengthen regulatory oversight for a more dynamic, inclusive and competitive education system in Nigeria and for relatedmatters

39. A Bill for an Act to Amend Universal Basic Education Act 2024 to Incorporate Digital Literacy, Climate Education, Entrepreneurship, Quality Assurance and E-Learning Infrastructure Requirement and for Related Matters.

40. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Criminal Code Act Cap C38 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 to Modernize Outdated Provisions, Decriminalize Mental Health Related Offences, Align Morality Based Offences with Human Rights Norms and Update Definition of Cybercrime, Sexual Offences and Terrorism and for Related Matters.

41. A Bill for an Act to Amend the National Teachers’ Institute Act Cap N141 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 to Redefine Teacher Certification, Integrate Digital Pedagogical Training and Establish a Framework for Remote Learning and Micro Credentialing for Related Matters.

42. A Bill for an Act to further Amend Police Act Cap P19 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 (As Amended by the Police Act 2020) to Introduce Enforceable Human Rights Provisions, Modernize Training Standards, Strengthen Internal Oversight and Establish Transparent Accountability Mechanism and for Related Matters.

43. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Official Secrets Act  Cap 03 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 to Align with Freedom of Information Act 2011, Safeguard Whistleblower Disclosure Protect Press Freedom, Enhance Transparency, Accountability in Public Administration and other Related Matters.

44. A Bill for an Act to Provide Effective Deterrence and Consequences for Bribery in Workplace Both for the Giver and the Taker in View of its Negative Impacts on the Economy and Image of the Country and for Related Matters.

45. A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Bankruptcy Act Cap B2 of the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 and Enact the Business Insolvency and Restructuring Act to Provide a Modern Legal Framework for Insolvency Corporate Rescue and Creditor Protection and for Related Matters.

46. A Bill for Act to Establish the National Institute Renal Disease and Research and Treatment, Akpugo Enugu State to Provide Treatment and Conduct Research on Renal Disease and for Related Matters.

47. A Bill for an Act to Amend Immigration Act Cap11 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 to Provide for E-Visa Systems, Biometrics Border Management, Regulate Asylum Procedures and Enhanced Provisions for National Security and International Migration Management and for other Related Matters.

48. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Labour Act Cap L1 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 to Provide for Inclusive Labour Protection Covering the Informal Sector, Digital Labour Platforms, Gig Workers and Remote Work Arrangements Definition and Workplace Protection Including Gender Equity and Family and other Related Matters.

49. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Nigerian Correctional Service Act 2019 to StrengthenNon-Custodial Sentencing, Expand Rehabilitation and Reintegration Framework and Enhance Correctional Justice in line with the International Standards and Current Realities and for other Related Matters.

50. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Customs and Excise  Management Act, ( Cap C45, LN 2004) to Provide for Digital Customs Processing, Modern Border Enforcement, E-Commerce Integration and Alignment  with International Trades Standards and for related matters.  

51 A BILL FOR AN ACT To Provide for Restitution, Compensation, and Rehabilitation of Persons and Families Affected by the Abandoned Property Edict No. 5 of 1976, to Officially Condemn the Act as a Violation of Human Rights, and to Establish a National Commission for Historical Justice and Restitution, and for Related Matters.

52 A BILL FOR AN ACT TO REPEAL ALL EXISTING LAWS OR REGULATIONS THAT RESTRICT THE IMMEDIATE TREATMENT OF ACCIDENT OR EMERGENCY VICTIMS WITHOUT PRIOR POLICE REPORTS OR CLEARANCE, AND TO GUARANTEE THE RIGHT TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION OR DELAY, AND FOR RELATED MATTERS.

It is important to state that quite a number of these Bills are at various stages of legislative processes . Some are at first and second readings at the plenary, some have gone through public hearings and clause to clause considerations while some are before the conference committees of both Senate and House for final passage. The good news also is that a few of them have been transmitted for Presidential assent. 

Indeed Rep Nnamchi’s dedication to quality representation has brought tangible recognition to our constituency. He has equally set a benchmark for those who will aspire to represent us after him. As we celebrate his achievements in the past two years, we look forward to continued progress and development in Enugu East/Isi Uzo Federal Constituency through his effective drive and influence in the House of Representatives. The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 Presidential Election, Peter Obi usually would say go and verify but l will prefer to ask, “if you are in doubt check it out.” 

From Hon. Professor Paul Sunday Nnamchi  Media Team