By Marvellous Ezenwa
The Executive Chairman of Anaocha Local Government Area, Hon. Romanus Ibekwe, has commissioned a solar-powered borehole at Oye Obeledu, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to providing essential infrastructure and improving the quality of life for residents across the local government.
Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Hon. Ibekwe described the project as another fulfillment of the promises his administration made to the people of Anaocha during the electioneering campaign. He emphasized that access to clean, safe, and potable water remains a top priority of his administration, noting that the project aligns with the people-oriented development agenda of the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR
According to the Mayor, the solar-powered borehole is a product of a partnership between the Anaocha Local Government and the Obeledu community. He explained that while the local government executed the project, its management has been entrusted to the community to encourage ownership, proper maintenance, and sustainability.
“Our administration is intentional about ensuring that every community in Anaocha has access to clean water. This project belongs to the people of Obeledu, and we expect the community to protect and manage it effectively for the benefit of both present and future generations,” he said.
Hon. Ibekwe also commended the unity and harmonious relationship existing among the leadership of Obeledu, particularly the traditional ruler, President General, Onowu, and other stakeholders. He noted that such cooperation has contributed significantly to the community’s steady development and peaceful coexistence.
The traditional ruler of Obeledu, His Royal Highness, Igwe Augustine Chijioke Oragwam (Ezeoranyelu III), offered prayers and dedicated the project to God through the traditional breaking of kola nut. He praised the Mayor for fulfilling his promise to provide the community with a functional water project and congratulated him on his recent recognition as the Best Performing and Outstanding Local Government Chairman of the Year in Nigeria, an award presented in Abuja.
The monarch encouraged the Chairman to remain committed to delivering impactful projects across Anaocha.
Also speaking, the Onowu of Obeledu, Engr. Ichie Ilokaowu Mathew, lauded Hon. Ibekwe for his developmental strides and commended Governor Soludo for the remarkable transformation taking place across Anambra State. He appealed to the government to give priority attention to the construction of the Obeledu Ring Road to further enhance socio-economic development in the area.
In his remarks, the President General of Obeledu, Chief Kenneth Echendu, expressed gratitude to Governor Soludo for his unwavering commitment to grassroots development and commended the Mayor for his transparent, people-focused, and result-driven leadership. He noted that Anaocha has continued to earn recognition as one of the best-performing local governments in both Anambra State and Nigeria, citing recent awards received in Awka and Abuja as evidence of the administration’s outstanding performance. Chief Echendu further observed that the Ibekwe administration has consistently delivered on its campaign promises in critical sectors, including education, healthcare, youth empowerment, and infrastructure, adding that Obeledu has been a major beneficiary of these interventions. He also appealed to the state government to accelerate work on the Obeledu Ring Road project.
Addressing residents and party supporters, Hon. Ibekwe called on the people of Anaocha to remain steadfast in their support for the All Progressives Grand Alliance, (APGA) ahead of the 2027 general elections. He urged them to vote massively for APGA candidates, including Hon. Ndubisi Obiadi and Hon. Ikeobi Ejiofor for the Anaocha I and Anaocha II State Constituencies, Barr. Chukwudi Oli (Oba Ezeafia) for the Dunukofia, Njikoka and Anaocha Federal Constituency, and Rt. Hon. Ferdinand Dozie Nwankwo for the Anambra Central Senatorial District.
The commissioning ceremony attracted a large turnout of dignitaries, including the Anaocha APGA Chairman, Sir Anthony Ugorji, the traditional ruler of Obeledu, the President General, councillors, supervisors, women leaders, party faithful, community stakeholders, and numerous sons and daughters of Obeledu.
The event marked another significant milestone in Anaocha Local Government’s ongoing drive to expand access to basic amenities and strengthen community development through sustainable, people-centered governance.
