Toba Owojaiye reportingÂ
Umuahia, Abia
In a shocking and novel move, Governor Alex Otti has designated mayors to oversee the 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs), as announced by Prince Uzo Nwachukwu, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. The list of nominees has been submitted to the State House of Assembly for the necessary screening and confirmation, complying with legal procedures.
The nominated candidates for these crucial roles are as follows:
Isiala Ngwa South LGA:
Chairman: Dr. Elelenta Nwabuisi Elele
Deputy: Mr. Eberechukwu Ahuruonye
Ukwa West LGA:
Chairman: Mr. Newman Azu
Deputy: Mr. Anele Michael
Arochukwu LGA:
Chairman: Chief Joe Ezearu
Deputy: Mr. Okezie Azuma
Umuahia South LGA:
Chairman: Mr. Obike Ejike Nnochiri
Deputy: Mr. Olendingwa Nwabueze
Isiala Ngwa North LGA:
Chairman: Mr. C. Y. Nwankwo
Deputy: Mr. Uchenna Nwanbuko
Umunneochi LGA:
Chairman: Mr. Ndubuisi Ike
Deputy: Mr. Njoku Augustine C.
Isuikwuato LGA:
Chairman: Air Vice Marshal Chinwendu Onyike (rtd)
Deputy: Hon. Harrison Onuke
Ikwuano LGA:
Chairman: Mr. Osinachi Hyacinth Nwaka
Deputy: Chief Charles Ugbuajah
Bende LGA:
Chairman: Barr. Chijioke Nwankwo
Deputy: Mr. Onyedikachi Iroegbu
Ohafia LGA:
Chairman: Chief David Ogba
Deputy: Hon. Mkpa Oju Uka
Obingwa LGA:
Chairman: Dr. Eric Egwuibe
Deputy: Mr. Chiemela Ekpemu
Ugwunagbo LGA:
Chairman: Comrade Nosike Ihesiaba
Deputy: Mr. Nnamdi Kelvin Chijioke
Ukwa East LGA:
Chairman: Dr. Mrs. Ngozi Nwagbara
Deputy: Chief Onyebuchi Nnah
Umuahia North LGA:
Chairman: Chief Victor Ikeji
Deputy: Mr. Okechukwu Anthony Amah
Aba South LGA:
Chairman: Mr. Uchechukwu A. C. Wogu
Deputy: Mrs. Nkiru Ugwu
Aba North LGA:
Chairman: Ide John Udeagbala
Deputy: Prince Nnaemeka Ogbonna
Osisioma Ngwa LGA:
Chairman: ENGR. Israel Nweke
Deputy: Barr. Young Ngwaziem
The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs stressed that these individuals must undergo the screening process at the State House of Assembly, as mandated by law.
This development is a significant milestone in Abia State’s governance, as these mayors will play vital roles in their respective Local Government Areas’ administration and development.