By: Marvelous Ezenwa
Neni, Anaocha LGA — In a bold stride towards deepening grassroots development and providing basic amenities for his people, the Mayor of Anaocha, Hon. Romanus Ibekwe, has commissioned two state-of-the-art solar-powered boreholes in Ugwudunu and Umukabia villages of Neni community.
The commissioning, which drew the presence of traditional rulers, community leaders, and government officials, underscored the Mayor’s dedication to bridging infrastructural gaps and improving the living standards of Anaocha residents. While Hon. Ibekwe personally commissioned the Ugwudunu borehole, His Royal Highness, Igwe Damian Ezeani of Neni, officially commissioned the Umukabia borehole.
Significantly, the solar-powered boreholes were strategically distributed to reach every root and cranny of the two villages, ensuring that all residents have equal access to potable water.
According to stakeholders, reflects Ibekwe’s inclusive approach to governance and his determination to deliver people-oriented projects.
Speaking at the event, Hon. Ibekwe described the projects as part of his ongoing efforts to deliver tangible dividends of democracy to the people. He noted that within just 11 months in office, his administration has restored electricity at the Anaocha Local Government Secretariat, furnished over 80 offices with fans and chairs, evacuated a seven-year-old waste dump in the council area, and commissioned a skills acquisition program in Agulu.
He further revealed that his office has distributed medical equipment worth over ₦100 million across health centres in Anaocha, trained and empowered more than 500 youths, and embarked on the construction of additional projects to promote inclusive development.
Highlighting his future plans, Hon. Ibekwe disclosed that about 17 solar-powered boreholes have been confirmed across Anaocha, while plots of land have been secured in Nri, Neni, and Akwaeze for the construction of a standard skills acquisition complex that will serve as a hub for youth empowerment.
The President-General of Neni Town Union, Sir Christian Ikebudu, commended the Mayor for his visionary leadership and also lauded Governor Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, for supporting projects that are directly impacting the grassroots.
In his remarks, Hon. Ibekwe encouraged the people of Anaocha to continue supporting the administration of Governor Soludo, stressing that Anaocha has already reaped tremendous benefits and stands to gain more in the years ahead.
Dignitaries present at the commissioning include Barr. Chukwuemeka Ugha, Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Matters, Chief Sir Anthony Ugorji, Peter Emeneh, and other stakeholders.
