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According to information made available to Z-Media, some group of lecturers employed by Prof. Zana Akpagu in the University of Calabar contributed monies to buy and brand the rice.
Presenting the rice, the group through its leader said “we are donating this rice as our own campaign contribution, and to also appreciate your effort towards the impact you’ve had in our lives.”
“We do believe that you’ve the capacity, the leadership grooming, and the desire to impact more if given the opportunity to represent the Cross River Northern Senatorial District.”
“We also want to use this opportunity to show our gratitude for finding us worthy to be considered to serve in the University of Calabar. We do think that as a senator with a national reach, you’ll use your connections and lobbying skills to build human capacity and infrastructures.”
Receiving the branded rice and other items, Prof. Zana Akpagu has this to say, “I didn’t know any of you before you were picked to serve as lecturers. I only received and reviewed your CVs and qualifications. I didn’t know that a day like this will come when the people i didn’t know will be the ones to come forward to contribute towards my campaign.”
“Let me reiterate once again that I am not contesting this senate election because of myself. I am in this race because I want to give our people another sense of hope, and to contribute more to the development of our senatorial district.”
“I believe I can do better. I believe if I am voted as the next senator, the narrative will change. I’ll be able to place our district in the national discourse.”
“I am grateful for your kind gestures for bringing me this items even in these difficult times. I really appreciate. Thank you.”
Prof. Zana Akpagu has since commenced the distribution of the branded rice to constituents as palliatives to help reduce the hardship occasioned by Covid-19.
Ifere Paul is reporting for Z-Media.
