The Executive Chairman of Awgu Local Government Area, Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo, has extended warm Valentine’s Day greetings to the people of Awgu as they join the global community in celebrating love on February 14, 2026.
In a goodwill message conveyed through his Special Adviser on General Media and Publicity, Hon. Tochukwu Chukwu, the Chairman described Valentine’s Day as a timely reminder of the enduring virtues of love, unity, forgiveness, and reconciliation.
Hon. Okolo emphasized that love remains the bedrock of peaceful coexistence and sustainable development, urging Ndi Awgu to embrace one another in the spirit of harmony and collective progress. He noted that beyond its traditional symbolism of affection, Valentine’s Day presents an opportunity for communities to strengthen bonds, heal divisions, and renew their commitment to shared aspirations for a greater Awgu.
The Chairman also used the occasion to commend the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for what he described as transformative and inclusive leadership anchored on peace, prosperity, and development.
According to him, Governor Mbah’s visionary governance continues to reposition Enugu State as a hub of innovation and sustainable growth, a state its citizens are proud to call home.
Reaffirming his administration’s dedication to grassroots-driven development, Hon. Okolo assured residents that Awgu Local Government will continue to implement people-oriented projects and policies aimed at improving living standards and fostering inclusive growth in line with the state government’s development agenda.
“As we celebrate love today,” the Chairman stated, “let us remember that unity remains our greatest strength. Through peace, cooperation, and mutual respect, we can build the Awgu of our collective dreams.”
He concluded by wishing Ndi Awgu a Valentine’s Day filled with love, renewed hope, and shared prosperity.