The Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Rural Development, Deacon Okey A. Ogbodo, has announced the successful resolution of the crisis in Awhum Community, in line with the provisions of the Enugu State 2004 Revised Law, Cap 82, which established the Fund for Rural Development.
He explained that the Ministry, in the discharge of its conflict resolution mandate, intervened decisively to restore peace, stability, and unity within the community.
Commending the leadership and members of the newly inaugurated Town Union Executive for their cooperation and commitment, Deacon Ogbodo urged them to sustain the prevailing atmosphere of peace to enable meaningful development.
He emphasized that peaceful coexistence in Awhum is not only essential for the community’s progress but also critical to the broader interests of Enugu State, noting that Governor Dr. Peter Mbah remains firmly committed to promoting lasting peace and development across all communities.
In a related development, the newly inaugurated Town Union Executive of Awhum Community, led by the President-General, Hon. Okechukwu Okolo, has pledged to foster strategic partnerships with all tiers of government and key stakeholders to advance peace, security, and sustainable development.
The leadership expressed its commitment to prioritizing socio-economic growth and human capital development as central pillars of its administration.
Speaking shortly after the inauguration, Hon. Okolo called on the people of Awhum to support and collaborate with the new executive to achieve meaningful progress. He assured residents of an open-door policy anchored on transparency, inclusiveness, and accountability, stressing that his administration would remain focused on delivering tangible results that would uplift the community and improve the welfare of its people.
The executive team comprises Hon. Okechukwu Okolo as President-General, Hon. Patrick Uchenna Ugwuozor as Deputy President-General, Comrade Godfrey Chukwuemekaogo as Secretary, Mr. Joseph Ugwu as Assistant Secretary, and Nze Uche Okolie as Public Relations Officer. Other members include Mr. Michael Achife as Treasurer, Mr. Nestor Udigwe as Financial Secretary, and Agu Ifuwa as Provost.
In his remarks, the immediate past community leader, Nze Charles Ike, commended the state government for recognizing the new executives, describing them as capable and experienced leaders poised to leverage their expertise to drive growth and development in Awhum Community.
