In a landmark ceremony emphasizing unity, cultural preservation, and grassroots development, the Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo, Enugu State Chapter, has inaugurated a new executive council for its Awgu Local Government Area chapter.
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The historic event, held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the Sullivan Chime Auditorium, Awgu Council Headquarters, drew state executives, traditional rulers, political leaders, and community stakeholders from across the council area.
Leading the state delegation was the President of Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo, Enugu State Chapter, High Chief Uche Damian Obisi (Agbalanze), alongside Vice President High Chief Amobi Edeh (Agubata) and Secretary Rt. Hon. Bonaventure Onuh, among other members of the state executive.
The event commenced with an opening prayer by Nze Emmanuel N. Orji, setting a reflective tone for the formal swearing-in ceremony. In his keynote address, High Chief Obisi described the inauguration as more than a routine leadership transition, calling it “a call to service” anchored in the enduring vision of Ohanaeze. He urged the new leadership to remain committed to promoting Igbo unity, safeguarding cultural heritage, and advancing socio-economic development at the grassroots. “This is a call to service. You must work collectively to strengthen the presence of Ohanaeze in Awgu and contribute meaningfully to community development,” he emphasized, noting that grassroots mobilization remains central to fostering cohesion and progress among the Igbo people.
In a strategic effort to deepen collaboration, the organization also inducted key stakeholders as patrons, including the Executive Chairman of Awgu Local Government Area, Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo; CEO of Villa Toscana Hotel, High Chief Frank Obasi (Ozuo-Ome Na Awgu); Chief Augustine Ezenwaka, Traditional Prime Minister of Ekpulambo Mgbowo; and Chief Godwin Okolo (Ozuo-Omee I of Ntegbenese). Accepting his role as patron, Hon. Okolo lauded the administration of Governor Peter Mbah for “radical infrastructural transformation and purposeful governance” across Enugu State. He emphasized that the enabling environment provided by the state government has positioned Enugu as a hub for investors. “Governor Mbah is steadily delivering the Enugu of our dreams. Today, Enugu State has become a haven for investors. The enabling environment provided by the state government is what we at the grassroots are complementing through community-driven development initiatives,” Okolo stated. He pledged his unwavering support and partnership, aligning with the state government’s grassroots-inclusive development agenda.
The newly sworn-in executive members include Nze Emmanuel N. Orji as Chairman, Chief Emma Onovo as Vice Chairman, Chief Humphrey Madu as Secretary, Chief Mrs. Onyia Chizoba Cynthia as Women Leader, and Chief Engr. Nnanna Patrick Nwanochie as Youth Leader. Other inaugurated members are Chief Ezeokeafor David, Chief Okonkwo Peter Maduka, Chief Ani Sunday Marcellus, Chief Emmanuel C. Ibe, Chief Okonkwo Camilus Chigozie, Chief Mmeh Charles Nnaemeka, Chief Okoh Obiora Lawrence, Chief Mbah Paulinus, Chief Okafor Obajulu, and Chief Nicodemus Nweke.
Stakeholders at the event expressed optimism that the new leadership would reposition the Awgu chapter of Ohanaeze as a dynamic platform for community engagement, conflict resolution, youth empowerment, and cultural renaissance. In his acceptance remarks, Chairman Nze Emmanuel N. Orji pledged on behalf of the executive council to advance the collective interests of the Igbo people within Awgu and beyond, promising inclusive leadership anchored on unity and development.
The ceremony concluded with goodwill messages and a renewed commitment by members to uphold the values of solidarity, progress, and cultural pride. With the inauguration of the Awgu chapter executives and patrons, Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo in Enugu State has reinforced its grassroots foundation, signaling a renewed drive toward unity, structured collaboration, and sustainable development across communities.
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