Despite the challenges, the man remains steadfast, refusing to change for anyone. He operates with full awareness of his accountability to the Almighty God, the Creator of mankind. His actions are primarily focused on benefiting the people, and for this reason, he deliberately avoids seeking praise. To him, every position and office are opportunities and privileges granted by God to serve humanity.
If you’re searching for a man who has endured the harsh criticism capable of melting even the thickest of metals, look no further—Echocho (Senator Jibrin Isah) is a prime example. However, the irony is that despite the naysayers, his record speaks volumes, spanning from his private life to his political career. One cannot dismiss him with a mere wave of the hand. For example, in his home region alone, the truth remains evident: it’s difficult to find a part of the Eastern Flank of Kogi State that hasn’t been impacted by his efforts, long before his political journey began. His history of good deeds is so extensive that, even after careful analysis, one cannot confine his achievements to his political career alone.
Meanwhile, the man’s efforts are gradually becoming apparent, and the cumulative impact today would astonish anyone. The biggest difference between him and other political players is his refusal to be a “media performer.” Echocho is determined to be real. He doesn’t play politics with promises of what is to come or raise unnecessary hopes; instead, he delivers results to the people first. However, in our current political climate, people are more inclined to applaud those who make public promises rather than those who quietly deliver. Numerous promises are made, but they often fade away, only to be replaced by new ones, with the “forgetful people” applauding without questioning the fulfillment of the previous ones. It’s painful how we’ve become so judgmental based on media hype rather than substance.
Soon, Seven Hundred and Fifty Million Naira (N750,000,000.00) will be disbursed to five thousand people (5,000) across Kogi East, with each receiving Fifty Thousand Naira (N50,000) directly into their personal accounts monthly for three consecutive months. This is part of the interventions through his office to cushion the effects of the current economic realities facing the people. Additionally, fertilizer distribution to farmers is ongoing, along with several other programs, including training, empowerment initiatives, and business grants. However, as these efforts continue, many who learn about them won’t spread the word with the same energy they would if it were bad news. Instead, they quietly seek to benefit and wait for any error to publicize. This shouldn’t continue.
It’s time to make a change, as this approach hasn’t yielded good results for us as a people. Let’s consciously strive to distinguish between noise and action. Let’s begin to compile the results and weigh the total sum so far to see the true impact for ourselves.
ARISE!
ONOJA, Publisher
ARISE IGALA Magazine