Hon. Bette Philip Obi, An Exceptional Parliamentarian
On assumption to the throne as ruler of Israelites, King Solomon demanded wisdom from God to enable him govern his people aright.
From this thoughtful request, God in his magnanimity and benevolence blessed Solomon with wisdom and wealth culminating his evergreen title as greatest King of all times and a man after God’s heart.
Based on this axiology, Hon. Bette Philip Obi, Member Cross River State House of Assembly representing Boki 1 Constituency stood on shoulders of the wise to replicate exceptional feats.
Since inauguration of the 10th State Assembly on 13 June 2023, Hon. Bette Obi has discharged his functions with divine unction akin to Solomon.
This Boki born political statistician has not left any stone unturned in his governance approach ranging from people oriented legislations to promotion of peaceful coexistence, educational grants for students, payment of medical bills for the needy among other humane strides.
It is to the credit of his legislative dexterity that the state is exploring options of first ever Forestry Research Institute to be domiciled in Boki, major custodians of tropical rainforest in the state and nation by extension.
Crux of the Forestry Research Institute is to address issues of forest sustainability and attendant climate change.
As House Committee Chairman on Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hon. Obi is instrumental to the legalization of timber related activities in the state with a view to generate revenue for government, create jobs for timber dealers and engage forest Rangers meaningfully to enhance afforestation.
As a leader with penchant for economic stimulation, Hon. Bette Philip Obi has expanded scope of governance with appointments of aids across the five wards of Boki 1 constituency with a view to putting food on the table for beneficiaries.
This trend has made Hon. Obi most accessible lawmaker with periodic interface which has endeared him to the masses.
Aware of the pivotal role of security to socioeconomic transformation, the renowned Parliamentarian recently intervened in the looming fiasco between Wula-mgbaeshuo, Butatong and Bukalom communities respectively.
His proactive measures did not only prevent wanton loss of lives and property but reignited the bond of brotherhood between aforementioned communities.
Hon. Bette Philip Obi is a recipient of numerous awards with latest from National Association of Kanyang Students.
According to the students, their resolve to honour him with award of Excellence is predicated on his distinguishing attributes as bridge between the elites and emerging leaders in Boki nation.
The youths demography on the auspices of National Association of Boki Students is inundated with encomiums on the pragmatic parliamentarian owing to his strides in ensuring peaceful elections of her leaders across board.
Suffice to say his mentorship and financial contributions led to a rancho-free elections in Ntamante, Boki Local Government Area.
On individual basis, pacesetter Hon. Obi who operates an open door policy has assuaged the concerns of many with hospital bills, funeral supports and wedding packages to stem the tide of financial austerity.
His philanthropic gestures are equally extended to small business owners including stipends for those erecting structures.
Today, issues of admission backlog is history as this leader of uncommon disposition leverages on his contacts to secure admissions for constituents.
With his eyes on the ball policy, succour has finally returned to Boki in particular and Cross River State by implications.
Prince Atibile Williams is SSA Media and Publicity to Hon. Bette Philip Obi.
He writes from Calabar.
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