Senator Jarigbe Hosts Constituent Who Trekked From Obudu To Abuja
By Judex OKORO
Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe has hosted one of the constituents, Aruku Richard Monkom (Eze Nmo), who trekked from Obudu to Abuja in his honour.
Aruku had embarked on a 474.9km record trekking from Obudu to Abuja in appreciation of the Senator's effective representation and service to the people.
Eze Nmo, as he is fondly called, took off from Obudu on March 20 2024 covered a distance of 474.9km, 294 miles, 255 nautical miles to Abuja within four days on a special visit to Jarigbe, who he described as "idol and role model."
Receiving Aruku after the long journey, Senator Jarigbe, representing Cross River north senatorial district, commended him for his support and for embarking on the journey saying, “I want to congratulate you for making it and I also thank God that your health did not fail you.
"You have demonstrated total love and passion towards me and I do not take it for granted. This will only spur me to continue the good works I have been doing for my people”, Jarigbe added.
On arrival, Aruku had presented a portrait of the Senator, saying “I made a promise because of the love I have for Senator Jarigbe that I will trek from Obudu to Abuja which I have done. I thank God that my promise was fulfilled”.
“I m not bothered about what people think. It is a promise between me and my God. I left Obudu because I made a promise to honour my Senator by trekking to visit him right from Obudu. I met people on the way some of which are very much aware of my journey.”
Present to receive Aruku include Senator's dear wife, Mrs Offiong Jarigbe, Prince Kjay Agba, Mr. Igbaji Sunday Ibol and Mr. Joe Ulom.
