Enugu, Thursday 6th August 2026 — Enugu Media Village hosted a grand and colourful Grand Finale and Award Presentation Ceremony of the Best Performing Local Government Chairman in Enugu State, celebrating champions of faith, youth inclusion, gender balance, and grassroots development.
The event, attended by political leaders, traditional rulers, clergy, youth groups, women organizations, and civil society stakeholders from across the 17 LGAs, was held to recognize excellence and to project the achievements of His Excellency, Barr. Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah’s Tomorrow is Here agenda.
OPENING AND PURPOSE OF THE EVENT
The ceremony commenced with opening prayers led by clergy present.
Delivering the keynote address, Hon. Engr. Uche Kelvin Edeh (UKE), Director General of Enugu Media Village, unveiled the purpose of the event. He stated that EMV remains committed to media advocacy, documentation of governance, and rewarding performance at the grassroots.
He said: “Today we are not just giving awards. We are documenting hope, service, and the transformation happening in our communities under the _Tomorrow is Here agenda. We are celebrating leaders who put people first.”_
TRANSPARENCY AND CREDIBILITY OF THE POLL
Hon. Nnanna Nze, Former Executive Chairman of Agwu LGA and Chairman, Board of Trustees, Enugu Media Village, addressed the audience on the integrity of the process.
He profoundly emphasized that the statewide online poll was transparent, credible, and void of any manipulation.
In his words: “The votes you see today are the votes of the people. This result clearly reflects accountability and transparency in governance and public service.”
HONOURING FAITH, YOUTH AND INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP
A major highlight was the recognition of leaders driving moral, spiritual, and inclusive governance:
1. Rev. Dr. Amb. Chimaobi Aninwene, Chairman, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria – PFN, Enugu State Chapter, was honoured for his unwavering commitment to advancing Christianity, love, peace and unity within Enugu State and beyond. He was represented by Hon. Christopher Nnanyelugo Atu. In the citation, EMV noted his role in promoting interfaith harmony and community welfare.
2. Distinguished Senator Osita Ngwu (RG), Senator representing Enugu West Senatorial District at the Red Chambers, was recognized for quality representation, steadfastness in service delivery, and for championing youth inclusion in politics and governance. The award cited his efforts in mentoring young people and creating legislative opportunities for them.
3. Hon. Chimaobi Samuel Atu, Member representing Enugu North and South Federal Constituency, received recognition for exceptional leadership, impactful service delivery, and for promoting gender balance in his leadership style. EMV commended his constituency projects targeted at women and young people.
LGA CATEGORY: GRASSROOTS DEVELOPMENT CHAMPIONS
Following a statewide public poll conducted by Enugu Media Village, the poll officially closed at 3:00pm. Results were announced live on screen by Hon. Chimaobi Atu, Hon. Barr. Osinachi Nnajieze, Hon. Barr. Chimaobi Okorie and Women Representatives.
The Top 3 Performing LGAs are:
>1st Position: Nsukka LGA — Hon. Engr. Jude Asogwa, Mayor, with over 110,000 votes
Cited for massive road projects, primary healthcare revitalization, scholarship schemes, and youth empowerment programs.
>2nd Position: Isi-Uzo LGA — Hon. Obiora Obeagu, Mayor, represented by Hon. Ugwu Stephen, with 109,000 votes
Cited for rural infrastructure, agricultural support to farmers, and community security initiatives.
>3rd Position: Uzo Uwani LGA — Hon. Barr. Chijioke Ezugwu, Chairman of Uzo Uwani LGA, with about 105,000 votes
Cited for education interventions, water projects, and effective communication of government policies.
The 3 LGAs were celebrated for setting the pace in infrastructure, healthcare, education, youth and women empowerment, SME support, and grassroots mobilization.
GOVERNOR MBAH AND OTHER DEVELOPMENT ICONS RECOGNIZED
His Excellency, Barr. Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, Executive Governor of Enugu State, received a Special Recognition Award for massive infrastructural transformation across Enugu State, disruptive and strategic governance style, intentionality in service delivery, integral development down to the grassroots, and for positioning Enugu State as a hub for Innovation, Business and Tourism.
Other distinguished awardees honoured include:
1. Sen. Ken Ugwu Nnamani, GCON — Former Senate President. Recognized for legal excellence, selfless defence of the Rule of Law, and as an ambassador of people-centered governance.
2. Dr. Ben Nwoye — APC National Deputy Chairman South. Recognized for exemplary leadership and passionate advocacy for unity and progress of all Nigerians.
3. High Chief Festus Oshaba — Recognized for exceptional leadership in transforming the economic space and for profound investment in human capital development.
DIGNITARIES AND GOODWILL MESSAGES
The event was graced by a distinguished array of leaders including:
Hon. Ugwu Stephen representing Hon. Obiora Obeagu; Hon. Chukwunonye Nwafor of Toscana Hotels; HRM Igwe Sir Samuel Ikechukwu Asadu represented by Dr. Emmanuel IK Amoke; Hon. Johnson Ani, Member representing Enugu North Constituency in ESHA; Dr. Chiedozie N. Nwafor, Director of Politics and Good Governance, EMV, who also represented Dr. Ben Nwoye; Hon. Monday Diamond Ani, GM/CEO, CSDA; Senator Ikeje Asogwa represented by Hon. Samuel Ezea.
From the State Executive Council: Hon. Dr. Chinedu Mbah, SA to the Governor on Market & DG G17; Hon. Barr. Chimaobi Okorie, Commissioner for Land and Urban Development; Hon. Barr. Osinachi Nnajieze, Attorney General & Commissioner for Justice.
In goodwill messages, the dignitaries commended Enugu Media Village for its professionalism and for creating a credible platform that rewards excellence. They charged all awardees to sustain and scale up projects that align with Governor Mbah’s developmental blueprint and to see the recognition as a call to do more.
HIGHLIGHTS AND VOTE OF THANKS
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards, plaques, and certificates to all honourees, followed by cultural displays by youth groups, professional media coverage, and networking sessions.
The Vote of Thanks was delivered by Amb. Dr. PraiseGod Edeh, State Coordinator of Enugu Media Village. He expressed profound gratitude to Gov. Peter Mbah, Hon. Nnanna Nze, Hon. Engr. Uche Kelvin Edeh (UKE), the Board of Trustees, and all dignitaries, partners, and media organizations who honoured the invitation.
He concluded: “This is just the beginning. We will continue to document and celebrate excellence until every community in Enugu feels the impact of good governance.”
The ceremony ended with prayers for continued peace, progress, and prosperity in Enugu State.
Enugu Media Village extends its profound appreciation to all stakeholders for making the event a huge success.
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