…Mayor Okolo hails gesture, applauds Mbah’s inclusive governance and infrastructure drive

n a remarkable display of community service and philanthropy, the Executive Chairman of Awgu Local Government Area, Hon. Uchenna Okolo, on Wednesday, November 2, 2025, commissioned a series of life-enhancing projects in Agbogugu Community of the council area.

The projects, executed and donated by Chief Tony Chukwuonu (popularly known as Tony Cee) from Akwu village, Eziama-Agbogugu, include a water borehole, solar-powered streetlights, the renovation of Community Primary School, Agbogugu, installation of garden chairs at village squares, and a free health outreach programme for residents.

Representing Chief Chukwuonu at the commissioning was his elder brother, Chief Godwin Chukwuonu (Ego Ji Olu), who reaffirmed the family’s commitment to improving lives and supporting development across Agbogugu.

Speaking at the event, Mayor Uchenna Okolo lauded Chief Chukwuonu’s selfless contributions, describing them as a model of citizen-led development and partnership with government in grassroots transformation.

“What we are witnessing here today is a testament to what one man’s vision and love for his community can achieve. Chief Tony Cee has shown true leadership and patriotism. I urge other well-meaning sons and daughters of Awgu to emulate this noble example,” the Mayor stated.

Hon. Okolo further commended Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah for his inclusive governance style and radical infrastructure strides across Enugu State, noting that the governor’s vision for equitable development has inspired philanthropists and community leaders to take ownership of local progress.

“Governor Mbah’s transformative leadership has created a sense of belonging and renewed confidence among our people. Many philanthropists are now motivated to contribute to their communities because they see genuine progress happening in the state. At the grassroots, we are complementing his efforts through ongoing projects and initiatives to ensure that every community in Awgu is represented and touched by development,” Okolo said.

The commissioning ceremony attracted an impressive array of dignitaries, including the former Chairman of Nkanu West Local Government Area, Chief Hon. Sunday Nnamani; the Chief of Staff to the Chairman, Deacon Ndubuisi F. Nwaudeigwe; the Administrator of Awgu Central Development Area, Hon. Maximus Oha; as well as other council appointees and community leaders.

Also in attendance were traditional rulers — HRH Igwe D. N. Chukwu of Eziama-Agbogugu and HRH Igwe M. O. Onuoha of Aka-Anwu Agbogugu — alongside the President-General of the Federation of Agbogugu Autonomous Communities (FAAC), Hon. Elozie Nwabuishi, various President-Generals, and enthusiastic members of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The event was marked by joy and gratitude as community members celebrated the impact of the newly commissioned projects, which are expected to improve access to clean water, enhance security, promote education, and uplift public health standards in Agbogugu.