AWGU LG INAUGURATES LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL AS CHRISTOPHER OKOLO EMERGES LEADER

…Uchenna Joseph Okolo proclaims House open as 11 councillors take oath of office and elect principal officers

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The Awgu Legislative Council has been inaugurated, with Hon. Christopher Ndubuisi Okolo of Obeagu Ward emerging as Leader of the House following the swearing-in of 11 councillors representing the wards of Awgu Local Government Area.

The inauguration took place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, following the formal proclamation of the council open by the Executive Chairman of Awgu Local Government Area, Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo.

The ceremony marked the constitution of the local government’s legislative arm, with the Clerk of the House, Mrs. Chinelo Nnam, administering the oaths of office to the elected representatives.

Following the swearing-in, the councillors elected their principal officers to coordinate legislative proceedings and oversee the affairs of the House.

OKOLO, NGENEOKE LEAD NEW LEGISLATIVE HIERARCHY

Hon. Christopher Ndubuisi Okolo, representing Obeagu Ward, emerged as Leader, while Hon. Bonaventure Ikechukwu Ngeneoke of Isu/Ituku/Agbudu Ward was elected Deputy Leader.

Hon. Chijioke Okolo of Agbogugu Ward emerged as Majority Leader, while Hon. Odenigbo Chichebe of Mgbowo Ward was elected Deputy Majority Leader.

Also elected were Hon. Evangelist Chinonso Orji of Awgu Ward 1, who emerged as Chief Whip, and Hon. Sabinus Nnaemeka Okafor of Amoli/Ugbo/Ogugu/Owelli Ward, who was elected Deputy Chief Whip.

The election of the principal officers establishes the leadership structure of the newly inaugurated council as it begins its legislative activities.

MEET THE 11 COUNCILLORS

The councillors sworn into office and their respective wards are:

1. Hon. Christopher Ndubuisi Okolo — Obeagu Ward; Leader.
2. Hon. Bonaventure Ikechukwu Ngeneoke — Isu/Ituku/Agbudu Ward; Deputy Leader.
3. Hon. Chijioke Okolo — Agbogugu Ward; Majority Leader.
4. Hon. Odenigbo Chichebe — Mgbowo Ward; Deputy Majority Leader.
5. Hon. Evangelist Chinonso Orji — Awgu Ward 1; Chief Whip.
6. Hon. Sabinus Nnaemeka Okafor — Amoli/Ugbo/Ogugu/Owelli Ward; Deputy Chief Whip.
7. Hon. Chukwudi Nichodemus Onuigbo Jnr. — Awgu Ward 2.
8. Hon. Chinedu Oha — Mgbidi/Mmaku Ward.
9. Hon. Onwu Orji Oliveth — Anikenano/Ugwueme Ward.
10. Hon. Christian Okonkwo — Ogbaku Ward.
11. Hon. Omata Chiwetalu — Ihe Ward.

EXPECTATIONS FOR THE NEW COUNCIL

With the inauguration completed and its leadership in place, the council is expected to focus on effective representation, legislative deliberations and issues affecting communities across Awgu’s 11 wards.

The performance of the new legislative arm will ultimately be measured by the quality of its work, its accountability to constituents and its responsiveness to the needs of the people.