The Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has donated food items, clothes and cash to wives of officers of 143 Battalion, Abia State.
Onyejocha, who is representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi federal constituency of Abia State, pledged support for wives of military personnel, who lost their lives protecting Abia people against armed men.
The lawmaker, who was received by the Commanding Officer 143 Battalion, Ovim Isiukwuato, Lt.-Col. Timothy Okundaye, hailed the efforts of officers of the battalion for keeping the community safe.
In a statement by her media office yesterday, she said: “I thank the squadron for what they have done so far to promote peace even in the face of challenges of insecurity.
“Please keep doing your job. We want to ply our roads without insecurity. Thank you for all you have been doing.”
Addressing the women, who turned out in large numbers to welcome her, Onyejeocha said her visit was not the first and would not be the last.
She assured them of making a case for widows of officers, who died fighting to protect the country to have special protection under the government.
The women thanked the lawmaker for the gifts and commended her for finding time to see them despite her tight schedule.