The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 82 Division Nigerian Army, Major General OA Fadairo, has commissioned a newly completed building at 144 Battalion, ASSA, in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, on 30 September 2026.

The GOC, on arrival at the Battalion, inspected the Quarter Guard and thereafter took a moment to interact with members of the Barracks Women before proceeding to the commissioning ceremony.

The event, commenced with a brief highlight on the completion of the new building under the watch and supervision of the Commanding Officer (CO), 144 Battalion, Major IS Mekwunye.

In his opening remarks, the Commander 14 Brigade, Brigadier General AM Dikko, highlighted the significance of the project and commended the efforts that led to its completion. This was followed by the formal commissioning of the facility by the GOC, Major General OA Fadairo, alongside the CO 144 Battalion, Major IS Mekwunye.

Speaking at the occasion, the GOC described 144 Battalion as a place particularly dear to him, recalling his days as a young officer in the Battalion. He commended the Commander 14 Brigade and the CO 144 Battalion for their efforts in transforming the unit. He also acknowledged their achievements in ongoing operations and contributions to the security of Aba and its environs.

In his vote of thanks, the CO 144 Battalion, Major IS Mekwunye, expressed appreciation to the GOC for his support, guidance and encouragement. He also thanked the Commander 14 Brigade and all other dignitaries, officers, soldiers and civilian members who attended the occasion.

The ceremony ended on a convivial note, with the GOC exchanging pleasantries with members of the high table and other officers and civilian friends of the Battalion.

Before departing the Battalion, Major General OA Fadairo again interacted with members of the Barracks Women and subsequently inspected other ongoing projects within the unit.

*MAZINHO ATTAH*

Captain

Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations

Ohafia,

Abia State

1 October 2026

The member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Obi Aguocha, has donated the sum of ₦1.8 million to support urgent efforts to check a devastating erosion menace threatening the major road linking Umuekwule community to Umuoshi from Okpuala in Abia State.

The intervention is part of Aguocha’s efforts to support communities affected by natural disasters and other pressing infrastructural challenges, particularly those that pose a threat to the safety and livelihood of residents.

The erosion gully, located close to Ikpoto Junction, has been expanding rapidly and is dangerously close to caving into the major road. Community members said the collapse of the road could effectively cut Umuekwule into two and severely disrupt movement in and out of the community.

According to a community appeal addressed to sons and daughters of Umuekwule at home and abroad, the proposed emergency intervention involves checking the erosion and constructing a proper drainage system to safely channel stormwater and prevent further damage.

The drainage construction is expected to run from Umunlewe Junction down to the point where the road is currently threatened by the expanding erosion.

The community estimated the cost of the emergency project at ₦1.8 million, and Hon. Obi Aguocha has already made a donation towards it.

Aguocha’s donation, therefore, provides significant financial support towards the immediate response to the erosion threat and the protection of the community’s major access route.

The people of Umuekwule expressed profound appreciation to the lawmaker for the timely intervention, describing the gesture as a significant relief in the face of the urgent erosion challenge threatening the community.

They pledged never to take his support for granted, assuring him of their continued goodwill and vowing to massively support his bid to secure a second term in the House of Representatives to continue representing the people of Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency.

The community further urged its sons and daughters to contribute according to their means, stressing that preserving the road was a collective responsibility and essential to safeguarding the movement, economic activities and general wellbeing of residents.

The member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Obi Aguocha, has donated ₦1.7 million to the people of Ofeke Azueke Ibeku to support efforts to restore electricity to the community.

The donation is specifically aimed at helping the community repair and restore its electricity infrastructure after heavy rainfall reportedly caused severe damage, leaving residents without electricity.

The intervention has attracted commendation from members of the community, who described the gesture as timely, particularly given the impact of the power outage on households, businesses and other activities in the area.

According to the members of the community, the latest donation further demonstrates Aguocha’s attention to issues affecting communities at the grassroots.

“We sincerely appreciate this great gesture. Your support means a lot to the people of Ofeke Azueke Ibeku, and we will never take it for granted,” the community said.

The people of the community also recalled Aguocha’s passionate appeal to the Abia State Governor for the reconstruction of the long-abandoned Ofeke–Okporoenyi Road, noting that the lawmaker went as far as kneeling before the Governor to plead for urgent intervention on the road, which the residents said had suffered years of neglect under previous administrations.

They prayed for God’s continued blessings, strength and protection for Aguocha, while expressing hope that the financial intervention would facilitate the prompt restoration of electricity in the community. They also assured him of their massive support ahead of the 2027 general election, in appreciation of his kind gesture towards the community