The Chairman of Udenu Local Government Area, of Enugu State, Chief Aka Eze-Aka has reiterated his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance, community participation, and equitable distribution of development projects across all communities
Aka-Eze, ace broadcaster and former Commissioner for Information in Enugu State, stated this during a working visit to Obollo Eke Autonomous Community comprising Ugbabe Uwani and Ogwu villages in the old Obollo Eke.
During the visit, the chairman paid a courtesy visit to the palace of HRH Igwe Simon Omego, the Igwe Ohazurume I of Obollo Eke Autonomous Community, where he was warmly received by the royal father; members of the council of chiefs; the women leader; and the youth leader.
Aka-Eze said the visit was part of his broader engagement with traditional institutions across Udenu local government area, with the view to fostering collaboration, peace, and sustainable grassroots development.
Addressing community members and supporters during the visit, the chairman said he was in the community to interact with them in order to know their priority needs
He expressed appreciation to Igwe Simon Omego for his visionary leadership and support towards the progress of the Udenu local government area.
Aka-Eze noted that traditional institutions remained “vital partners in promoting unity; resolving conflicts; and driving meaningful development at the grassroots level.”
In separate interactions with newsmen, some members of the community commended the chairman for his efforts to opening up the rural communities in the local government.
A community member, Mr Simon Ugwu hailed the chairman for caring about the people.
“Local government is closer to the people at the grassroots and community engagement is the key to good governance at the local government level, ” Ugwu said.
