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Enugu Rising: Inside Peter Mbah’s Three Years of Vision, Innovation, Transformation and Purposeful Leadership

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Three years ago, the people of Enugu State entrusted the destiny of their beloved state to a man whose campaign mantra resonated deeply with the hopes and aspirations of Ndi Enugu: “Tomorrow Is Here.” At the time, many embraced the slogan as an audacious declaration of intent. Others regarded it as a rallying cry meant to inspire confidence in the possibilities of governance driven by innovation, courage, competence, and purpose.

Today, three years into the administration of Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, that declaration has evolved from a political mantra into a living reality that can be seen, felt, and measured across the length and breadth of Enugu State.

Indeed, the story of Enugu State under Governor Peter Mbah is increasingly becoming the story of transformation powered by vision, discipline, strategic planning, and an uncommon commitment to service. It is the story of a state deliberately redefining itself, repositioning its institutions, modernizing its infrastructure, empowering its people, and restoring confidence in the possibilities of governance.

Three years on, Enugu State stands as a tapestry woven together by the threads of purposeful leadership, institutional reforms, infrastructural renaissance, economic revitalization, technological advancement, educational innovation, improved healthcare delivery, and a renewed social contract between government and citizens.

Leadership is often tested not by promises made during campaigns but by the courage and capacity to translate those promises into tangible outcomes. In Governor Peter Mbah, Enugu State found a leader determined not merely to administer government but to fundamentally rethink governance itself.

From the onset, his administration articulated a bold vision: to grow the economy of Enugu State from approximately $4.4 billion to a $30 billion economy within a few years through private-sector-led growth, aggressive infrastructural development, human capital investment, security enhancement, and institutional efficiency. It was an ambitious target. Yet, what has distinguished the administration over the past three years is not merely the boldness of its aspirations, but the methodical and strategic manner in which it has pursued them.

At the heart of Governor Mbah’s governance philosophy lies a clear understanding that development cannot occur in isolation from infrastructure. Roads, transportation networks, smart urban planning, water systems, power infrastructure, and public utilities form the foundation upon which economic growth and social advancement are built. This understanding has fueled one of the most aggressive infrastructural renewal programmes in Enugu State’s recent history.

Across urban and rural communities alike, roads that once symbolized neglect are being reconstructed into durable arteries of commerce and connectivity. New roads are opening up previously underserved communities, stimulating trade, reducing travel time, and reconnecting citizens to economic opportunities. Urban renewal projects within Enugu metropolis are transforming the face of the capital city into a modern, investor-friendly environment capable of supporting increased economic activity and urban expansion. The administration’s commitment to infrastructure is not cosmetic; it is strategic. Every road built, every drainage system constructed, every transport corridor improved is tied to a broader vision of creating an enabling environment for business growth and improved quality of life.

One of the most remarkable dimensions of Governor Peter Mbah’s leadership has been his relentless pursuit of modern governance driven by technology and innovation. In an era where technology increasingly determines competitiveness and efficiency, Enugu State under Mbah has embraced digital transformation as a critical pillar of governance. The state’s movement toward smart schools with the target of 260 Smart Schools (one Smart School per Ward) almost completely met, with digital learning systems; automated governance platforms; and data-driven administration, Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah’s watch reflects a leadership deeply aware of the future and determined to prepare its people for it.

Perhaps nowhere is this futuristic vision more evident than in the administration’s bold educational reforms. Education under Governor Mbah is no longer treated as a mere social service; it is viewed as the principal engine of human capital development and economic competitiveness. The Smart Green Schools initiative represents one of the most ambitious educational interventions in Nigeria today. Conceived as technologically advanced learning environments equipped with digital tools, renewable energy solutions, modern teaching methods, and integrated healthcare facilities, these schools are redefining public education in Enugu State.

The significance of the Smart Green Schools initiative goes beyond infrastructure. It reflects a philosophical shift in governance – an acknowledgment that the future belongs to societies capable of equipping their children with the knowledge, technological skills, creativity, and confidence required in a rapidly changing global economy. Governor Mbah’s administration understands that investing in children today is equivalent to securing the prosperity of Enugu tomorrow. Through this initiative, Enugu is laying the foundation for a generation that can compete globally while remaining rooted in the values of excellence, discipline, innovation, and service.

Equally transformative has been the administration’s intervention in the healthcare sector. For decades, access to quality healthcare remained a major challenge in many communities. Primary healthcare centres suffered from poor infrastructure, inadequate staffing, and limited equipment. Governor Peter Mbah’s government has moved decisively to reverse this trend by embarking on comprehensive healthcare reforms designed to strengthen primary healthcare delivery and expand access to quality medical services.

The audacious building of 260 Type-2 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across Enugu State – one in each of the state’s 260 political wards is not only transformational but revolutionary and redemptive.

The construction and revitalization of healthcare facilities across the state reflect a government committed to protecting the dignity and wellbeing of its people. Modern healthcare infrastructure, improved medical equipment, enhanced staffing, and strategic investments in health systems are gradually restoring confidence in public healthcare institutions. By integrating healthcare services into broader developmental planning, the administration demonstrates an understanding that a healthy population is essential for productivity, economic growth, and social stability.

Security has also emerged as one of the defining priorities of the Mbah administration. No society can thrive in an atmosphere of fear, insecurity, or instability. Recognizing this reality, Governor Mbah has pursued a multidimensional security strategy aimed at safeguarding lives and property while creating conditions necessary for economic expansion and social harmony. Investments in surveillance systems, security infrastructure, inter-agency collaboration, and intelligence gathering have significantly strengthened the state’s security architecture.

The administration’s firm stance against criminality has helped restore confidence among investors, businesses, and ordinary citizens. Markets are more active, businesses operate with greater confidence, and communities increasingly feel the presence of a government determined to defend law and order. Security under Governor Mbah is not viewed solely through the lens of enforcement; it is also tied to economic opportunity, youth empowerment, and social inclusion. This integrated approach reflects a sophisticated understanding of the root causes of insecurity and the long-term measures required to sustain peace.

Economic transformation remains the central pillar upon which many of the administration’s initiatives converge. Governor Peter Mbah came into office with a clear understanding that government cannot sustainably create prosperity without catalyzing private sector growth. Consequently, his administration has aggressively pursued policies aimed at attracting investments, supporting entrepreneurship, expanding economic opportunities, and improving the ease of doing business.
Enugu State is increasingly positioning itself as a preferred destination for investors seeking stability, infrastructure, skilled manpower, and efficient governance. Through strategic partnerships, policy reforms, and targeted investments, the administration has sought to unlock the vast economic potential of the state across sectors such as agriculture, commerce, manufacturing, tourism, technology, energy, and real estate. The focus on internally generated revenue expansion is not driven merely by fiscal necessity; it reflects a broader vision of economic independence and sustainable development.

Agriculture, in particular, has received renewed attention under Governor Mbah’s leadership. Beyond traditional subsistence farming, the administration envisions agriculture as a modern, technology-driven, commercially viable sector capable of generating employment, enhancing food security, and contributing significantly to economic growth. Through investments in agro-processing, mechanized farming, agricultural value chains, and rural infrastructure, the government is creating pathways for farmers and agribusiness entrepreneurs to thrive.

Rural development has also become an important hallmark of the administration. For too long, many rural communities across Nigeria have suffered from infrastructural neglect, limited economic opportunities, and inadequate social services. Governor Peter Mbah’s approach rejects the notion that development should be concentrated solely in urban centres. By extending roads, schools, healthcare facilities, water projects, and economic initiatives into rural communities, the administration is promoting more inclusive growth and reducing the urban-rural development gap.
This inclusive approach to governance reflects a deeper understanding of leadership as a responsibility to all citizens regardless of geography, class, or political affiliation. It demonstrates that true development must be broad-based, participatory, and people-centred. In many communities across Enugu State today, citizens can point to visible signs of government presence and intervention. That renewed visibility has helped strengthen public trust and reinforce the belief that governance can indeed work for the people.

Another defining feature of Governor Peter Mbah’s leadership is his emphasis on efficiency, accountability, and performance. Governance under his administration is increasingly characterized by measurable targets, strategic planning, and result-oriented execution. Ministries, departments, and agencies are expected not merely to function administratively but to deliver outcomes aligned with the broader developmental objectives of the state. This culture of performance management has injected a new sense of urgency and professionalism into public service delivery.

Leadership, however, is not merely about projects and policies; it is also about inspiration. One of the remarkable aspects of Governor Mbah’s administration has been its ability to inspire optimism among citizens. In a country where cynicism toward governance often runs deep, the administration has succeeded in rekindling public belief in the capacity of leadership to drive meaningful change. Citizens increasingly see evidence that governance can be proactive, innovative, responsive, and transformational. This restoration of confidence matters profoundly. Societies progress not only because of physical infrastructure but also because of collective belief in the future. When citizens believe that tomorrow can indeed be better than today, they become more willing to invest, innovate, collaborate, and contribute positively to society. Governor Peter Mbah’s “Tomorrow Is Here” philosophy has, in many respects, become a psychological catalyst encouraging Ndi Enugu to reimagine the possibilities of their state.

The administration’s urban modernization efforts further underscore its transformative ambitions. Enugu, historically celebrated as the Coal City, is gradually evolving into a modern urban hub capable of competing with leading cities across Nigeria and beyond. Urban renewal projects, improved transportation systems, environmental sanitation initiatives, smart city planning, and beautification programmes are collectively reshaping the identity of the state capital.

Environmental sustainability has also emerged as an important component of governance under Mbah. The integration of green concepts into educational infrastructure, urban planning, and developmental projects reflects an awareness of the global imperative for sustainable growth. By embedding sustainability into development planning, the administration is positioning Enugu State not merely for immediate progress but for long-term resilience and environmental responsibility.

Youth empowerment occupies a central place in this broader developmental agenda. Governor Mbah’s administration recognizes that the energy, creativity, and talents of young people represent one of the state’s greatest assets. Through investments in education; technology; entrepreneurship support; skills acquisition; sports development (need I state that in three years the Enugu State sponsored Football Club Enugu Rangers have twice emerged the Professional Premier League Champions); and job creation initiatives, the government is working to expand opportunities for the youth population.

This focus on youth empowerment is critical not only economically but socially and politically. A society that empowers its youth builds a stronger foundation for innovation, stability, and democratic participation. By investing in young people today, Enugu State is investing in future leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, creators, and innovators who will shape the trajectory of the state for generations to come.

Women have also benefited from the administration’s inclusive governance approach. Across sectors, there is growing recognition of the importance of empowering women economically, politically, and socially. Development that excludes women is incomplete and unsustainable. By promoting inclusion and expanding opportunities, the administration reinforces the principle that governance must serve all segments of society equitably.

Another area where Governor Peter Mbah has demonstrated strategic leadership is in fostering partnerships and collaboration. Development in the modern world increasingly requires synergy among government, private sector actors, development partners, civil society organizations, and communities. Rather than operating in isolation, the administration has actively sought partnerships capable of accelerating development outcomes. This collaborative approach reflects maturity in governance and recognition that transformative leadership involves mobilizing collective strengths toward shared goals.

Tourism and cultural promotion also form part of the state’s broader economic and social revitalization strategy. Enugu possesses rich cultural heritage, scenic landscapes, and historical significance capable of attracting visitors and stimulating economic activity. Through infrastructural improvements and strategic positioning, the administration is gradually unlocking opportunities within the tourism and hospitality sectors.

Importantly, Governor Mbah’s leadership style combines vision with execution. Vision without implementation remains rhetoric; implementation without vision lacks direction. What distinguishes the past three years in Enugu State is the administration’s consistent effort to align bold aspirations with practical execution. Projects are not merely announced; they are pursued with determination and urgency. Policies are not designed merely for political optics; they are integrated into a broader developmental framework aimed at measurable impact.

Of course, no administration operates without challenges. Governance in Nigeria today exists within a complex environment shaped by economic pressures, inflationary trends, infrastructural deficits, security concerns, and fiscal constraints. Yet, the true test of leadership lies not in the absence of challenges but in the capacity to confront them with resilience, innovation, and strategic clarity. Governor Peter Mbah’s administration has shown a willingness to tackle difficult issues head-on while maintaining focus on long-term objectives.
The administration’s communication strategy has also played a role in shaping public engagement. By consistently articulating its vision, explaining policy directions, and highlighting developmental milestones, the government has fostered a stronger connection between governance and citizens. Transparency and communication help build trust, manage expectations, and encourage public participation in the developmental process.

As Enugu State marks this three-year milestone, it becomes important to reflect not only on completed projects but on the broader transformation in governance culture. Under Governor Peter Mbah, governance increasingly appears proactive rather than reactive, strategic rather than ad hoc, visionary rather than transactional. This cultural shift may ultimately prove to be one of the administration’s most enduring contributions.

The symbolism embedded in the phrase “Tomorrow Is Here” deserves deeper reflection. In many societies, tomorrow often remains an elusive promise perpetually deferred by poor leadership, institutional decay, and limited ambition. Governor Mbah’s administration challenges that pattern by insisting that development cannot wait indefinitely. The future must be intentionally created through decisive action in the present. Roads must be built now. Schools must be transformed now. Healthcare systems must be strengthened now. Investments must be attracted now. Security must be enhanced now. Opportunities must be expanded now. This sense of urgency has infused the administration with momentum and direction. It has also helped distinguish Enugu State within the broader national conversation about governance and development. Increasingly, observers across Nigeria look toward Enugu as a state attempting to chart a different developmental trajectory anchored on planning, innovation, and institutional reform.

For the ordinary citizen, however, governance is ultimately judged not by speeches but by lived experience. Can children access better schools? Can patients receive improved healthcare? Can farmers transport goods more easily? Can businesses operate with greater confidence? Can communities feel safer? Can young people access opportunities? Can citizens see evidence that public resources are being translated into public value? Across many sectors, the Mbah administration has worked to answer these questions positively.

The transformation underway in Enugu State also carries broader lessons for governance in Nigeria. It demonstrates the importance of leadership driven by competence rather than complacency, innovation rather than stagnation, and long-term vision rather than short-term politics. It underscores the value of planning, execution, accountability, and citizen-centred governance. Most importantly, it reminds Nigerians that transformational leadership remains possible when political authority is combined with clarity of purpose and commitment to service.

 

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PCC: Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Sen Orji Kalu Emerge Chairman and Co-Chairman Advisory Council, as Nkechi Linda Otti, Okey Ahiwe, ChrisNak Make List. 

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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

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BENJAMIN KALU CELEBRATES ASSOCIATE PROF PHILLIPS OKORE NTO ON HIS BIRTHDAY

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The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has congratulated Associate Prof Phillips Okore Nto on his birthday, describing his life of service as a remarkable contribution to the development of Abia State.

 

In a goodwill message dated October 26, 2026, Kalu described Nto as a dear brother whose dedication, integrity and commitment to duty have contributed immensely to the growth of the state, particularly in public administration and educational development.

The Deputy Speaker expressed gratitude to God for the gift of Nto’s life and the many years of purposeful service he has rendered to society.

 

He noted that Nto’s contributions to public administration and the advancement of education remain valuable to the progress and development of Abia State.

Kalu prayed for God’s continued blessings upon Nto as he marks another year, wishing him good health, renewed strength, abundant joy and greater accomplishments in the years ahead.

 

“May Almighty God grant you good health, renewed strength, and abundant joy. May He continue to open doors of honour and fulfilment for you, and may the years ahead bring you greater accomplishments,” he said.

 

The Deputy Speaker concluded by extending his warmest felicitations and best wishes to Nto on his birthday, expressing hope for many more fruitful and fulfilling years.

 

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Ikpeazu Celebrates Associate Professor Philip Nto on Birthday, Hails Contributions to National Development

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Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, His Excellency Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, has congratulated Professor Philip Okore Okpo Nto on his birthday, praising his contributions to academia, public service and national development.

Ikpeazu, in a goodwill message dated October 26, 2026, and addressed to Nto at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, described the professor’s career as a reflection of dedicated service, intellectual rigour and commitment to nation-building.

Professor Nto, who celebrates his birthday on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, is a distinguished academic at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, and a former Abia State Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development.

The ambassador also acknowledged Nto’s contributions as a World Bank consultant, noting that his accomplishments in academia, research and public service demonstrated vision, integrity and a commitment to societal progress.

Ikpeazu further commended the professor’s leadership qualities, dedication to mentoring younger generations and efforts towards the development of his community and Abia State.

He prayed for God’s continued blessings upon Nto, wishing him good health, wisdom, peace and long life.

The ambassador also expressed optimism that the professor would attain greater heights in his service to humanity, while wishing him a joyful birthday celebration filled with fulfilment and memorable moments with family and loved ones.

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