The Abia State Government , in collaboration with the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), has officially flagged off the enumeration of beneficiaries under the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP) 3.0 FarmerMoni initiative in Umuahia, the state capital, while inaugurating and training desk officers across the state’s 17 local government areas.

 

The even t, organised by the Abia State Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, marks another step towards expanding access to affordable agricultural financing for smallholder farmers in the state.

 

Speaking at the ceremony, the National Coordinator of GEEP, Hon. Ibrahim Hamzat Baba, described Abia as a state renowned for entrepreneurship and commended Governor Alex Otti for creating an enabling environment for agricultural development.

He explained that FarmerMoni is one of the components of GEEP, alongside TraderMoni and MarketMoni, designed by the Federal Government to provide interest-free and collateral-free microloans to vulnerable Nigerians who ordinarily have limited access to conventional banking facilities.

 

According to him, FarmerMoni specifically targets smallholder farmers involved in crop cultivation, poultry, livestock production, fisheries and other agricultural activities, providing them with financial support to expand their operations and improve productivity.

 

He disclosed that eligible beneficiaries can access loans of up to ₦300,000 without interest or collateral, adding that the funds are intended to help farmers purchase seedlings, agricultural inputs, livestock feed and other essential materials.

 

Baba emphasised that FarmerMoni is a loan scheme, not a grant, explaining that repayment is expected to commence between six and nine months after disbursement.

 

He noted that the revolving nature of the programme would enable other farmers to benefit from the intervention as previous beneficiaries repay their loans.

 

The National Coordinator further explained that the programme prioritises women, young people and vulnerable farmers and is aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the National Development Plan 2026–2030.

 

He charged the newly inaugurated local government desk officers to discharge their responsibilities with integrity, accuracy and accountability, stressing that only registered beneficiaries whose details have been verified should be enumerated.

 

He also warned the officers against demanding money from farmers, insisting that participation in the programme is free.

Baba urged them to treat farmers with dignity and ensure that women, youths and vulnerable groups are not excluded from the exercise.

 

He further cautioned the officers to handle the tablets provided for the exercise with care, explaining that the devices would also be used during subsequent enumeration exercises for TraderMoni and MarketMoni beneficiaries.

 

Commending the agricultural initiatives of the Abia State Government, he observed that Governor Otti’s administration had adopted a data-driven approach to agricultural development rather than relying solely on the distribution of farm inputs.

He particularly highlighted the state’s reported agricultural database system, farmer identification initiatives and the appointment of farm managers across the 17 local government areas.

 

Baba disclosed that the state had reached over 18,634 farmers through its agricultural support programme in July 2026, describing the development as a strong foundation for the successful implementation of FarmerMoni.

 

He encouraged the desk officers to collaborate with the state’s agricultural structures, including the appointed farm managers, to ensure that genuine farmers in rural communities are reached.

 

In her remarks, the Abia State Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection Dr mrs Ngozi Blessing Felix welcomed the NSIPA delegation and appreciated the Federal Government for extending the intervention to farmers in the state.

 

The Ministry noted that agriculture remains a major source of livelihood for many Abia households but observed that inadequate access to affordable financing continues to limit the ability of smallholder farmers to expand production and acquire essential agricultural inputs.

It described FarmerMoni as a timely intervention that would complement the agricultural development efforts of Governor Alex Otti’s administration by providing farmers with additional financial opportunities.

 

The Ministry also acknowledged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the Federal Government’s commitment to expanding economic opportunities for smallholder farmers, while appreciating the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for her efforts towards supporting women, young people and vulnerable groups through the Renewed Hope initiative.

 

It disclosed that NSIPA’s national office had completed the online revalidation of 1,160 farmers in Abia State, with the next phase involving a 20-day physical field enumeration exercise across the 17 local government areas.

 

The exercise, according to the Ministry, will involve physical verification of beneficiaries, documentation of their farming activities and collection of relevant information for further assessment under the programme.

 

The Ministry, however, clarified that enumeration does not automatically guarantee approval or disbursement of loans, urging farmers to provide accurate information and cooperate with the designated officers.

 

It also called on the All Farmers Association of Nigeria, the Agricultural Development Programme and other relevant stakeholders to support the exercise by facilitating access to farming communities.

 

The Ministry reaffirmed the Abia State Government’s commitment to creating opportunities that would improve livelihoods, strengthen agricultural productivity and promote economic independence, particularly in rural communities.

 

Also speaking, the South-East Coordinator of GEEP, Mrs Ifeoma Mba, described the assignment as a serious responsibility and urged the newly inaugurated officers to approach their duties with dedication and professionalism.

 

She encouraged them to work closely with the State Programme Manager, who would provide the necessary guidance and direction throughout the exercise.

 

Mba also issued a stern warning against collecting money from farmers under any guise, stressing that no beneficiary should be made to pay before or during the enumeration process.

 

“Do us proud in this assignment,” she charged the officers.

In her vote of thanks, the State Programme Manager, Mrs Ucheoma Udor, urged the desk officers to demonstrate professionalism, integrity and commitment to the success of the programme.

 

She charged them to ensure that eligible farmers across the 17 local government areas benefit from the initiative, while maintaining accuracy and transparency throughout the enumeration exercise.

 

The 17 local government desk officers, selected to represent their respective councils, were subsequently trained and equipped with tablets and power banks to facilitate their field assignments

 

Isaac Ugwu Consultant GEEP Southeast facilitated the training

 

Among government officials present at the event were the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Mrs Ada Ukandu; the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Budget and Planning, Meg Onwu; the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information, Sir Chris Onwuegbu; and other top government functionaries.

 

The GEEP 3.0 FarmerMoni initiative is expected to strengthen access to agricultural financing, support smallholder farmers and contribute to im

proved food production and economic empowerment across Abia State.

 

The Abia State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the list of members of its Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) ahead of its inauguration scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the Ochendo International Conference Centre, Umuahia.

Prominent opposition figures, including PDP State Chairman, Elder Abraham Amah; ADC State Chairman, ADC State Chairman,Don Norman Obinna; Enyinnaya Appolos; and Chief Okey Ahiwe, featured prominently in the recently released list of members of the council.

The list also captures leading businessmen and captains of industries, including Chief Moritz Abazie, Chief Chris Odinaka Igwe (ChrisNak), Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, and Chief Kelvin Jombo Onumah.

Other prominent political figures, professionals, academics, entrepreneurs, and technocrats featured on the list include Dr. Eric Opah, Dr. Godswill Agu Egbe, Chief Charles Ogbonnaya (Evule Ogu), Dr. Philips Nto, and PHC Eze Ukelonu, among several other notable personalities.

The inauguration is expected to bring together prominent political leaders, stakeholders, business executives, and grassroots mobilizers from across Abia State in a renewed effort to strengthen support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.

See full list of PCC members below.

ABIA APC PCC–DIRECTORATES AND MEMBERSHIP LIST.

Directorate of Sports Sector Mobilization.

1. Chief Emmanuel Onwuchekwa -Director

2. Ujoumunna Nnabugwu- Deputy Director

3. Dennis Amanahu-Secretary

4. Chintua Nwaigwe-Member

5. Chief Douglas Ufomba-Member

6. Chinedu Jerry Ogbonna-Member

7. Chinemere Okereke-Member

8. Nnadozie Ekweronu-Member

9. Francis Iroabuchi-Member

10.Hon. Tony Otuonye-Member

11.Aaron Chidiegwu Christain-Member

12.Chukwuemeka C. T.-Member

13.Ekedilachi Nwachukwu-Member

14.ThankGod Ubani-Member

15.Augustine Emeka Bonny-Member

16.Innocent Alozie-Member

17.Gerald Chukwuemeka-Member

Directorate of Agro Sector Mobilization.

1. Chief Israel Amanze-Director

2. Elder Ndubuisi Anyim- Deputy Director

3. Gold Atamba-Secretary

4. Elder Chijioke Wogu-Member

5. Darlington Nnaoma Onyekacha-Member

6. Chief Chidi Emerole-Member

7. Nwazue Chukwunyere-Member

8. Chief Emeka Oguobi-Member

9. Okorie Uchechi Elekwa-Member

10.Nneoma Ahudiya Kalu-Member

11.Cliff Obia-Member

12.Chief Ugwueze Agua-Member

13.Ralph Ukoro-Member

14.Chief Erastus Okorie-Member

15.Hon. Leonard Kalu-Member

16.Chief John I. Okoro-Member

17.Chief Paul Nwachukwu-Member

18.Elder Kingsley Nwankwo – Member

Directorate of Creative Arts Mobilization.

1. Okpara Daniel Nnamdi-Director

2. Mazi Chibuike Jonas-Deputy Director

3. Hon. Enyinnaya Apollos – Secretary

4. Sunday Elearudi-Member

Directorate of Finance and Treasury.

1. Prof. Kalu Agbaeze-Director

2. Hon. Obinna Oriaku-Deputy Director

3. John Ajuzieogu-Secretary

4. Engr. Emma Nwauhiara-Member

5. Hon. Chijioke Chukwu-Member

Directorate of Parliamentary Mobilization.

1. Hon. Damian Ozurumba- Director

2. Hon. Abraham Oba- Deputy Director

3. Hon. Mba Ukaha- Secretary

4. Hon. Mike Ukoha- Member

5. Rt. Hon. C. O. Enweremadu-Member

6. Rt. Hon. Cosmos Ndukwe- Member

7. Hon. Wisdom Ogbonna- Member

8. Hon. Uche Nwankpa-Member

9. Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Uchendu-Member

10. Dr. Ikechukwu Nwabeke-Member

11. Hon. Nnamdi Allen Neachukwu

12. Hon. Chukwudi Apugo-Member

13. Hon. Nze Chiekwe Esiaga- Member

14. Hon. Chidi Nwosu- Member

15. Hon. Ikedi Ezekwesiri-Member

16. Rt. Hon. Uzo Azubuike- Member

17. Hon. Emeka Atuma- Member

18. Rt. Hon. Chinedum Orji- Member

19. Hon. Emmanuel Ndubuisi-Member

20. Hon. Aaron Uzodike-Member

21. Hon. Prince Stanley Ogbonna- Member

22. Hon. A. C. Thomas Nkoro- Member

23. Hon. Sam Onuigbo-Member

24. Hon. Chijioke Chukwu-Member

25. Hon. Maxwell Ndukwe Adindu- Member

26. Dr. Chidi Madukere

27. All Senatorial Candidates

28. All House of Representatives Candidates

29. All House of Assembly Candidates.

Directorate of Protocol.

1. Adamazi Mary Ikoku-Director

2. Ugonna Iroakazi Nwosu-Deputy Director

3. Okpara Daniel Nnamdi-Secretary

4. Onyeukwu Nwogu-Member

5. Patrick Onwuka-Member

6. Hon. Henry Ogbulogo-Member

7. Hon. Dimiri Michael- Member

8. Innocent Alozie-Member

9. Enyinnaya Success-Member

10. Osita Agbanyim-Member

11. Chief Ugochukwu Uwaeke-Member

12. Esi Obiabughichi-Member

13. Chukwu Ndem- Member

14. Mercy Onyema-Member

15. Emeka Kalu Uduma-Member

16. Uba Anyanwu-Member

17. Engr. Innocent Asomugha

18. Ogbonna Obike-Member

19. Bond Udeagha-Member

20. Onyemeze Anyaogu-Member

21. Ejike Frank-Member

22. Chimaobi Ohagwa-Member

23. Nnaemeka Orji – Member

24. Festus Egbulefu – Member

Directorate of Organizing.

1. Frank Chinasa- Director

2. Robinson Ndukwu-Deputy Director

3. Engr Ejike Chukwu- Secretary

4. Prince George Nnanna-Kalu-Member

5. Hon. Emmanuel Ndubuisi-Member

6. Hon. Aaron Uzodike-Member

7. Hon. John Okezie-1Member

8. Engr Emma Nwauhiara-Member

9. Prince Ahamefula Ikonne-Member

10.Martins Onwumelu-Member

11.Prince Egbulefu Okeh-Member

12.Mazi Chibuike Jonas-Member

13.Chinedum Adindu-Member

14.Hon. Tony Otuonye-Member

15.Adaugo Okechi Chinyeaka-Member

16.Jude Martin-Member

17.Chief William Nwanguma-Member

18.Godfrey Iheanyi Mbakwe-Member

19.Owo Ukwu-Member

20.Chief Aham Oji

21.Princess Ozioma Chidinwigwe-Member

22.Justice Alozie-Member

23.Hon. Stanley Iheuwa – Member

24.Nnamdi Ekwene -Member

Directorate of Fund Raising.

1. HE. Chris Akomas-Director

2. Dr. Armstrong Takang-Deputy Director

3. Rt. Hon. Stanley Ohajuruka-Secretary

4. Engr. Jennifer Adighije-Member

5. Chief Eruba Dimgba-Member

6. Hon. Nnenna Oti-Member

7. Chris Odinaka Igwe-Member

8. Mayor Lucky Igbokwe-Member

9. Prince Paul Ikonne-Member

10. Prince Paul Okwara-Member

11. Prince Peter Okwara-Member

12. Dr. Onwusoro Iheme-Member

13. Engr. Uzoma Nwagba-Member

14. Chief Moritz Abazie-Member

15. Engr. Joseph Enyinnaya-Member

16. Dr. Sam Uba-Member

17. Mascot Uzor-Kalu-Member

18. Pastor Emeka Inyama

19. Chief Kelvin Jumbo Onuma

20. Chief Obasi Uba

Directorate of Youth Mobilization.

1. Barr. Chima Ogbonna- Director

2. Jerry Awah-Deputy Director

3. Pastor Timmy Johnson Chinedu- Secretary

4. Iheonu Chukwuemeka-Member

3. Kenneth Okoroafor- Member

4. Iroakazi Lois Uzondu-Member

5. Ugochukwu Nwachukwu-Member

6. Ifeanyi Nkaru-Member

7. Nwankpa Christain Mark- Member

8. Timmy Johnson Timmy

9. Dominic Nwaeke-Member

10. Etim Ogba Ogboso-Member

11. Christain Sunday-Member

12. Nwoha Samuel Ikedichi-Member

13. Adielechi kalu Okugo-Member

14. Ikpeama Chibuike-Member

15. Oge Ezigbo- Member

16. Miriam Ohuoba-Member

17. Onyenso Tony Echefula-Member

18. Ugochukwu Maduka-Member

19. Uche Ego-Member

20. Donald Ugorji-Member

21. Monday Ugochukwu-Member

22. Hon. Acho Uhuaba-Member

23. Hon. Kennedy Eze Orji-Member

24. James Stanley Ifeanyi- Member

25. Ikechukwu Ohajuruka-Member

26. Anthony Iroakazi-Member

27. Samuel Awa C.-Member

28. Chimaeze Chimereze-Member

29. Ibeabuchi Chigozie Prince-Member

30. Chizurum Ogbonna-Member

31. Chimezie Ugorji-Member

32. Onyeizu Vision- Member

33. Uzoma Ugoala-Member

34. Chikezie Ndukwe-Member

35. Enoch Emmanuel-Member

36. Loveday Kalu-Member

37. Amarachi Abengowe-Member

38. Onyenma Nkechi-Member

39. Success Obinna-Member

40. Nwachukwu Eberechi-Member

41. Ezinwanyi Chibuike-Member

42. Anthonia Ikechi-Member

43. Ihuoma Maduekwe-Member

44. Hon. Igwe Ogbaa-Member

45. All LGA Youth Leaders.

46. Amb. Nnamdi-Member

47. Darlington N. Onyekachi-Member

48. Eke Chukwuma-Member Hon

49. Stanley Chidiebere Ezekiel-Member

50. Kingsley Okoroji-Member

51. Ifeanyi Onunkwo-Member

52. Okechukwu Kalu Agwu-Member

53. Chima Eze-Member

54. Chukwueze Valentine Ezeakwu-Member

55. Peace Anagha Ibe-Member

56. Chibuisi Okoroafor-Member

57. Ogwa Etim-Member

58. Neleanya Okafor-Member

59. Chinemere Okereke-Member

60. Ezinne Sunday-Member

61. Zinia Azuka – Member

Directorate of Women Mobilization.

1. Mrs. Cecilia C. Erondu-Deputy Director

2. Lady Joy Maduka – Secretary

3. Mrs. Oluchi Elijah-Member

4. Chinyere Eziaku-Member

5. Mrs. Amaka Izuogu-Member

6. Lady Philomena Ikwuegbu-Member

7. Mrs. Ngozi Alaribe- Member

8. Christy Ekeke- Member

9. Chizaram Chijioke-Member

10. Ezinne Udo Uduma- Member

11. Ngozi Ogbuagu-Member

12. Linda Nwosu- Member

13. Josephine Ifeoma Kanu- Member

14. Anthonia Moses-Member

15. Apollonia Chinyere Eme- Member

16. Dame Beatrice E. Nwator- Member

17. Lolo Esther Ojigwe-Member

18. Gold Anosike-Member

19. Joy Godwin- Member

20. Chinonyerem Nwaigwe-Member

21. Hon. Love Onyebuchi- Member

22. Dr. Lilian Chinasa Obenwa-Member

23. Ugochi Anya- Member

24. Chief Mrs. Regina Emelogu-Member

25. Adiele Sylvia-Member

26. Chinyere Okoko-Member

27. Dr. Catherine Obiechina-Member

28. Nneoma Nwaigwe-Member

29. Mrs. Franca Usuwa-Member

30. Lolo Fortune Nwanganga-Member

31. Lady Jane Ogbauta-Member

32. Lady Joy Dimanochie-Member

33. Mrs. Ngozi Egege-Member

34. Happiness Ogbonna- Member

35. Chief Mrs. Ngozi Igwe-Member

36. Mrs. Ogechi Osuwah-Member

37. Madam Chinyere Enoch-Member

38. Mrs. Blessing Nwokenneya-Member

39. Clara Nwobilor-Member

40. Nkem Promise-Member

41 Lolo Josephine Chukwu-Member

42. Chinyere Orji-Member

43. Mrs. Ijeoma Precious Azuka – Member

44. Mrs Akudo Ojo – Member

45. All LGA Women Leaders

46. All Female Members of the State Exco

47. All Female Candidates

48. All Female Aspirants.

Directorate of ICT and Data Management.

1. Engr Jennifer Adighije-Director

2. Dr. Okechukwu Ogwo-Deputy Director

3. Ezeji Ephraim Nwokenneya-Member

4. Prince Stanley Ogbonna-Member

5. Hon. Obinna Udeh-Member

6. Owo Ukwu-Member

7. Uzoma Ikeuka-Member

8. Prince Emma Nwosu-Member

9. Damian Igbokwe-Member

10.Ukweni Shekina Ajike-Secretary

11.Felix Obiukwu-Member

12.Tasie Promise-Member

13.Promise Nkem

14.Chimaroke Adibe-Member

15.Engr Sterling Chinwendu

Directorate of Election Planning, Coordination, Monitoring and Mobilization.

1. Prof Philip Nto-Director

2. Dr. C. C. Nwogu-Deputy Director

3. Barr Mba Mgboji Mba-Secretary

4. Revd. Emmanuel Trumps Eke-Member

5. Hon. Erondu Uchenna Erondu

6. Dr. Martina Ufomadu-Member

7. Emmanuel Onyema-Member

8. Sir Chukwuemeka Nwaogu-Member

9. Chief Elton Onwu-Member

10. Chief Charles Ogbonna

11. Hon. Orji Udeagha-Member

12. Chidi Mbakwe-Member

13. Prince Brave Enweremadu-Member

14. Dr. Chinatu Njoku-Member

15. Ude Agbai-Member

16. Prince Enyinnaya Ubani-Member

17. Dr. Chris Nwagboso-Member

18. Dr. Madukwe Ukaegbu-Member

19. Mazi Peter Okoroafor-Member

20. Chief Ikechukwu Anyatonwu-Member

21. Hon. Chimereze Joseph Nwankwo-Member

22. Okey Gbremakor-Member

23. Damian Emmanuel-Member

24. Chief Chinyere Onuoha-Member

25. Chief Enyinnaya Onyekwere-Member

26. Chief Okechukwu Ihedioha-Member

27. Mazi Chijioke Okoro-Member

28. Pastor Emeka Inyama

29. Sir Chukwuemeka Nwaogu

30. Evang. Fred Ogwo

Directorate of Grassroots Engagement and Mobilization.

1. Chief Armstrong Okoronkwo-Director

2. Hon. Chikelue Peace – Deputy Director

3. Lady Jane Ogbauta- Secretary

4. Arc. Chibuzo Onyike-Member

5. Hon. Chinedu Ihesiulo-Member

6. Chief Mark Ugorji-Member

7. Hon. Hope Ogbonna-Member

8. Dr. Sam Uba Okorie-Member

9. Augustine Anyaegbu-Member

10. Lady Joy Dimanochie-Member

11. Uche Okorie-Member

12. Mercy Anthony-Member

13. Justice Onwunmelu-Member

14. Chiwuike Ekeke-Member

15. Chief Edward Eze-Member

16. Lolo Uloaku Ohiagu-Member

17. Chimezie Okoroafor-Member

18. Tochukwu Oriaku-Member

19. Hon. Chima Onuzurike – Member

20. Grace Ogbonna – Member

21. Hon. Ngozi Orji – Member

22. Ijeoma Azuka- Member

23. Hanson Amechi – Member

24. Jimmy Uche – Member

25. Chief Mrs. Peace Nwangborogwu

26. Uche Ekwenye – Member

27. Chief Chukwu Ogwo – Member

28. Chief Iseh Abraham – Member

29. Chief Chinedu Ugboaja – Member

Directorate of Support Groups Mobilization.

1. Emeka Okoroafor, Esq-Director

2. Chief Elton Onwu-Deputy Director

3. Olaronke Atuma-Secretary

4. Mrs Uloma Nwogu-Member

5. Okorie Okey Henry-Member

6. Chief Ugochukwu Uwaeke-Member

7. Hon. Lady Ngozi Orji -member

8. Chika Ukandu-Okpi-Member

9. Lady Queen Anikpe-Member

10. Mazi Signor Kanu-Member

11. Okechi Nwohu-Member

12. Baron Chidi Ozurumba-Member

13. Carl Chinenye Okoko-Member

14. Sir David Ezindu-Member

15. Hon. Udensi Ugbu-Member

16. Hon. Edward Okocha-Member

17. Israel Michael Emeka-Member

18. Amb. Clinton Okoroafor-Member

19. Engr. Chigaemezu Nwokedi-Member

20. Chief Okechukwu Nguma-Member

21. Comrade Benedict Iheme-Member

22. Chief Ibuchim Okorie-Member

23. Chief Promise Machor-Member

24. Ntima Onuoha-Member

25. Innocent Nwanua

Directorate of General Logistics and Operations.

1. HRM. Dr. Frank Osita-Chuks-Member

2. OGB South-Member

3. Onyeukwu Nwogu- Member

4. Barr Okezie Usim-Member

5. Engr. Chima Agbaeze-Member

6. Chris Nkoro-Member

7. Deaconess Chinyere Owuamanam-Member

8. Sunday Torty-Member

9. Benita Collins-Member

10. Chief Eugene Eze Job-Member

11. Chief Patrick Onwuka-Member

12. Okereke Juliet-Member

13. Monday C. Orji-Member

14. Sam Udensi-Member

15. Hon. Chimaobi Akwarandu-Member

16. Engr. Chibuzo Atamba-Member

17. Bright Uzoma Emonye-Member

18. Sir Emmanuel Akwarandu-Member

19. Mr. Agbahariwe Nnadozie-Member

20. Comrade Idika Ebin-Member

21. Igwe Chibuisi-Member

22. John Jerome Okorie-Member

23. Azubuike Emmanuel-Member

24. Chief Lekwauwa Udensi

25. Arthur Ukwu

Advisory Council.

1. Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu-Leader

2. HE. Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu-Chairman

3. Chief Eric Opah- Vice Chairman

4. Chief Chidi Avajah- Secretary

5. HE. Dr. Chris Akomas- Member

6. Sen. Chris Adighije-Member

7. Dr. Godswill Aguegbe

8. Hon. Nkiruka Onyejeocha- Member

9. Hon. Chris Nkwonta-Member

10. Hon. Donatus Nwankpa-Member

11. Dr. Nyerere Anyim- Member

12. Mrs. C. C. Erondu- Member

13. Chief Sam Nkire- Member

14. Sir Marc Wabara- Member

15. Emeka Wogu, CON., PhD-Member

16. Chief Chinwe Nwanganga-Member

17. Dr. Brightman Onyendi-Member

18. Dr. Sam Ahiwe- Member

19. Chief Henry Ikoh- Member

20. Gen. Charles Okoro- Member

21. Chief P. C. Mba-Member

22. Rt. Hon. Emeka Stanley- Member

23. Prof. Kalu Agbeze- Member

24. Gen. Jack Nwogbo- Member

25. Rtd. Justice Sunday Imo-Member

26. Elder John Nwangborogwu-Member

27. Hon. Sam Onuigbo- Member

28. Chief Sylvanus Nwaji-Member

29. Hon. Mrs Nne Nwaejike- Member

30. Mrs Phil Ikwuegbu- Member

31. Hon. Nze Chiekwe Esiaga- Member

32. Rt. Hon. C. O. Enweremadu-Member

33. Dr. Kingsley Ononogbu-Member

34. Chief Okey Ahiwe- Member

35. Chief Mrs. Nnenna Obewu Kalu-Member

36. Dr. Emmanuel Ndukwe-Member

37. Hon. Chinedu Ihesiulo-Member

38. Chief Tony Onwutuebe-Member

39. Hon. Blessing Nwagba-Member

40. Sir Gabriel Onyendilefu-Member

41. Dr. C. C. Nwogu-Member

42. Chief Eruba Dimgba-Member

43. Chief Dr. Agbaeze Ogbu Ujah-Member

44. Sir G. I. Akara-Member

45. Hon. Chijioke Chukwu-Member

46. Hon. Chinedu Ihesiulo-Member

47. Sir Peter Nwaokonko

48. High Chief Eze Ukelonu-Member

49. Chief Emeka Inyama

50. Hon. Maxwell Ndukwe Adindu – Member

51. Rt. Hon. Uzo Azubuike – Member

Directorate of Media and Strategic Communications.

1. Uche Aguoru-Deputy Director

2. Uzochi Linda Chidinma – Secretary

3. Prince Clinton Uba-Member

4. Eric Ikwuagwu-Member

5. Jacob Caleb Chigozirim-Member

6. Chief Don Ubani-Member

7. Levinus Nwabughiogu-Member

8. Onyinye Ojiaku-Member

9. Hon. Chima Ndubueze-Member

10. Prince Tony Eze-Member

11. Damian Igbokwe-Member

12. Charles Tina Nkiruka-Member

13. Emmanuel Ukanwoke-Member

14. Okechukwu Charles-Member

15. Sam Okenyi-Member

16. Deacon Chigozie Ahuekwe-Member

17. Kelechi Amos-Member

18. Alozie Oluchukwu Michael-Member

19. Noble Uche Agbaeze-Member

20. Chief Enyinnaya Appolos-Member

21. Nkechi Asoh-Member

22. Emmanuel China Onuoha

23. Okorie Onyukwu – Member

Directorate of Stakeholders Engagement and Mobilization.

1. Chief Henry Ikoh-Director

2. Dr. Uchechukwu Ogah-Deputy Director

3. Rt. Hon. Emeka Stanley-Secretary

4. Rt. Hon. C. O. Enweremadu

5. Chief P. C. Mba-Member

6. Hon. Uche Ogboso-Member

7. Chief Nnamdi Amala-Member

8. Engr Tony Egu-Member

9. Hon. Friday Dimiri-Member

10. Chief James Awah-Member

11. Rickson Nwachukwu-Member

12. Prof. Nnamdi Nwaeze-Member

13. Hon. Ugo Ochemba-Member

14. Elder Godwin Nna-Member

15. Chief Paul Okwara-Member

16. Chief Peter Okwara-Member

17. Chief Eze Nwanganga-Member

18. Chief Okechi Kalu-Member

19. Chief Charles Ogbonnaya-Member

20. Sir Ako Obioma-Member

21. Nmenme Christain Ikechi-Member

22. Comrade Godfrey Mbakwe-Member

23. Chinedu Jerry Ogbonna-Member

24. James Chima-Member

25. Ogbonna Nwandinma-Member

26. Hon. Mike Onwuchekwa-Member

27. Chief Lucas Eme Uche-Member

28. Chief Okezie Erondu-Member

29. Agbaeze Agu Ujah-Member

30. Prince Emeka Ihedioha

31. High Chief Emmanuel Egwu

Directorate of Legal Services.

1. Barr JUK Igwe- Director

2. Barr Vigilus Nwankwo-Deputy Director

3. Barr Nnaemeka Otagburuagu-Secretary

4. Barr Ifeanyi Iboko-Member

5. Barr Amaechi Ukaegbu-Member

6. Prof. Hagler Okorie-Member

7. Prof. Sam Erugo

8. Barr Chetachi Obi-Okoye-Member

9. Barr Ikechukwu Omenihu-Member

10. Barr Nnamdi Udueze-Member

11. Barr Ulonnam Ochulo-Member

12. Barr Friday Eluwa-Member

13. Barr Whyte Ekpemandu-Member

14. Barr Henry Chilaka-Member

15. Barr Charles Ajagba-Member

16. Barr Oracle Nwala-Member

17. Barr Chijioke Ikpo-Member

18. Barr Udo Uduma-Member

19. Barr Noble Agbaeze-Member

20. Barr Chika Uhuaba- Member

21. Barr Uba Ohabughiro-Member

22. Barr Mrs Helen Okororji-Member

23. Barr Chizuru Kanu-Member

24. Barr Mba Mgboji Mba-Member

25. Barr Chukwuemeka Nwaogu- Member

Directorate of Health Sector Mobilization.

1. Dr. Ejike Orji-Director

2. Dr. Sam Ahiwe-Deputy Director

3. Dr. Catherine Obiechina-Secretary

4. Prof Onyebuchi Azubuike-Member

5. Dr. Sam Ahiwe-Member

6. Adeline Onuoha-Member

7. Dr. Uwaezuoke

8. Dr. Ken Madubuike-Member

9. Dr. Chibunna Babbinton-Member

10. Dr. Iyke Otuu-Member

11. Dr. Ikechukwu Nwabeke-Member

12. Dr. Awah Isidore Onyekachi-Member

13. Dr. Agbaeze Ogbu Ujah-Member

Directorate of Humanitarian Affairs.

1. Erelu Pearl Chidinma Ogbulu-Director

2. Onyeukwu Nwogu-Deputy Director

3. Ogbonna Ukuku-Member

4. Princess Peace Nwobilor-Member

5. Oluchi Rita Nwankwo-Member

6. Benita Collins-Member

7. Commander Levi Azuogu

8. Hon. Chris Egbebu-Member

9. Hon. Jackson Eke-Member

10. Saviour Usese-Member

11. Uchenna Victor Uwaezuoke-Member

12. Alex Ukasonye-Member

13. Ikechukwu Onyekwere-Member

14. Lady Jane Beatrice Ejim-Member

15. Comrade Madu Ndukwe-Member

16. Chidiebere Okoh

Directorate of Welfare.

1. Chief Ikenna Ariwodo-Director

2. Ebere Nwachukwu-Deputy Director

3. Lady Lilian Obenwa-Secretary

4. Ezekwesiri Ananaba-Member

5. Chief Daniel Akwari-Member

6. Anthony Njoku-Member

7. Chinyere Chijioke-Member

8. Chibueze Ezeaku-Member

9. Sunday Tory-Member

10. Franca Usuwa-Member

11. Chidinma Azubuike-Member

12. Arc. Eme Uche Onu-Member

13. Amarachukwu Nwafor-Member

14. Iwoh Darlington-Member

15. Joe Onyendi Magnus-Member

16. Mrs. Florence Ikpegbu-Member

17. Jane Ogadinma Nwosu-Member

18. Azubuike Okoronkwo-Member

19. Uche Itam-Member

20. Robinson Otuwe Kalu-Member

21. Hon. Nnanna Awa Ezikpe-Member

22. Hon. Promise Chinwuba Orji-Member

23. Okoro Jacob Kanu-Member

24. Nwachukwu Adaeze-Member

25. Hon. Promise Chinwuba Orji-Member

26. Chief Okezie Iheanacho- Member

27. Chief Mba Imo Uduma

Directorate of Faith Based Mobilization.

1. Bishop Sally William Chinedu – Director

2. Revd. Ifeanyichukwu Igwe-Deputy Director

3. Pastor Paul Meregini-Secretary

3. Pastor Charles Ike-Member

4. Pastor Chinwikpe Dimgba-Member

5. Pastor Caleb Okey Okwara, JP-Member

6. Pastor Austin Ekeji – Member

7. Ulu Onwuchekwa-Member

8. Evangelist Iheanyichukwu Gilbert-Member

9. Prof. C. C. Okereke-Member

10. Revd. Engr. Amaechi Chukwunenye

The Nigeria Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) Ohafia chapter on Friday, 30 October 2026 through an awareness programme intensified efforts at promoting the rights, health and well-being of the girl child at Command Secondary School, Ohafia. The programme brought together officers, soldiers students, mothers, members of the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) and other participants to commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child, World Mental Health Day and Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

In her opening remarks, The NAOWA Coordinator Ohafia chapter, Dr Shafa’atu Dikko who was represented by
Mrs Ruth Zubairu, commended the initiative aimed at improving the welfare and development of the girl child. She restated the importance of collective efforts in creating a society where girls are protected, educated and empowered to realise their full potential.

The theme of the programme *”End Child Marriage and Invest in Girls’ Rights,”* provided an important platform for learning, interaction and awareness, equipping participants with relevant knowledge on the protection of girls’ rights, the dangers of child marriage, breast cancer prevention and mental health management.

The initiative further reinforced NAOWA’s commitment to promoting the welfare of women and children through advocacy, education and community engagement, while encouraging students to make informed decisions about their health, rights and future.

Highlights of the event included an awareness walk, lectures, interactive sessions, and group photographs.

*MAZINHO ATTAH*
Captain
Assistant Director Army Public Relations
14 Brigade Nigerian Army
Ohafia, Abia State
02 November 2026