“Leadership is an action, not a position”.
-Donald McGannon
Rt. Hon. Toby Okechukwu ( Iyierioba ) is the present Deputy Minority Leader of the Federal House of Representatives representing the good people Awgu/Aninri/Oji River ( Greater Awgu ) Federal Constituency of Enugu State.
An exemplary, outstanding and model Representative who have been able to match words with action, a legislator who understands the needs of his constituents at any giving time.
He is an articulate, tactical, deft, listening, enthusiastic and brilliant legislator who have also Chaired the House of Representatives Committee on Works, he also served as Deputy Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Ethics & Privileges, Member House Committee on Steel, Member House Committee on Appropriations, Member House of Committee on Justice, Member House of Committee on Culture & Tourism and former Chairman Lottery Trust Fund, Board of Trustees ( Presidency ).
Rt. Hon. Toby Okechukwu stands out as ranking parliamentarian and servant leader that listens to the voice of his people, as a result, the good people of “Greater Awgu” believe that he is a God-sent.
He is a political leader of thought in the Green Chambers, apart from his level of vibrancy at the floor of the House, he has used his position in the Federal House of Representatives to influence visible projects to his constituency and beyond.
Legislative service is one of democracy’s worthiest pursuits. It is an important duty that deserves time, attention and dedication, in all of these tight engagements, you are never far from your people, hence your doors are open and accessible to your constituents far and near and even those in the diaspora.
Rt. Hon. Toby Okechukwu has made the job of a legislator a lot more interesting to his supporters because he is a grassroot politician who really know and understand the people he represent.
As a patriotic and core ranking federal legislator who understands the workings of the constitution and the House, he ensures he articulates his points at the floor of the Green Chambers to drive his points to the admiration of his constituency, state and Nigerians at large, Iyierioba has mastered the keys of building his constituency and those around him to greatness.
A humble leader who believes that power belongs to God not man, he has provided numerous employment opportunities for his constituents, scholarships to indigenes of Greater Awgu.
No doubt, Iyierioba”is a blessing to humanity, a proactive leader, an outstanding legislator, a philanthropists and a great and silent achiever.
As your constituent, I say a big “Thank you” for the good work Sir.
God Almighty will continue to Bless and Protect you!