27/05/2026
Today, my heart rises in joy, hope and solemn commitment as we celebrate the precious children of Owerri Federal Constituency.
Children are the shining stars of our tomorrow, the living seeds of our collective destiny, and the custodians of the greatness we toil for today.
Happy Childrenβs Day to every child across Owerri Municipal, Owerri North and Owerri West. You are not just the future we speak about in lofty phrases; you are the very reason we labour today. Your dreams give meaning to governance. Your laughter strengthens our resolve. Your possibilities inspire our service.
In our past two years + in office, I have remained unwavering in my belief that the greatest investment any leader can make is not in concrete alone, but in the minds, hopes and future of the younger generation.
This conviction has continued to guide our numerous interventions in the education sector across Owerri Federal Constituency. From classroom construction and renovation projects, provision of learning facilities, improvement of school environments, and educational support initiatives, to the sponsorship of WAEC and JAMB registrations for 1,297 indigent students, our mission has been simple: to remove barriers standing between our children and their dreams.
Through these, we have sought to tell every child, regardless of background and where they live in Owerri Federal Constituency, that greatness also belongs to them.
I can tell you that, this is only the beginning.
My vision for the children of Owerri Federal Constituency burns even brighter. By the grace of God and with the continued support of our people we will usher in expanded educational empowerment programmes, greater scholarship opportunities, improved digital learning infrastructure, more school rehabilitation projects, youth innovation initiatives, vocational and technology-driven training support, and stronger investments in child-friendly development across our communities.
Our children deserve more than manifesto; they deserve manifestation of good governance.
To every child reading this: dream fearlessly, study diligently, speak boldly, and believe endlessly in yourself. The future is not distant; it already lives on your inside.
And, to every parent, teacher and guardian reading this, I salute your sacrifices and daily labour of love. Please keep taking care of our future. Together, I am sure we shall continue to build a constituency where every child can rise, thrive and shine.
Happy Childrenβs Day, my people! May your tomorrow be greater than today.
~ Hon. Tochukwu Okere, KSC, JP, FNIM.
Member, Representing Owerri Federal Constituency