Nsukka LGA Tops Poll With 110,447 Votes as Dignitaries Celebrate Grassroots Excellence
The Enugu Media Village yesterday, Thursday, 6th of August, 2026; held a colourful and well-attended Grand Finale and Award Presentation Ceremony of the Best Performing Local Government Chairman in Enugu State, in recognition of outstanding leadership, grassroots development, and alignment with the vision of His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah.
The event, which drew stakeholders from across the 17 LGAs of Enugu State, celebrated transparency, accountability, and service delivery at the grassroots. It also served as a platform to project the achievements of the present administration and to encourage healthy competition among local government leaders.
RESULTS OF THE PUBLIC POLL & AWARDEES
Following a statewide public poll conducted by Enugu Media Village, the poll closed at 3:00pm. The results were announced before dignitaries including Hon. Barr. Osinachi Nnajieze, Attorney General of Enugu State & Commissioner for Justice who received award on behalf Enugu state Governor, Barr Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, Hon. Chimaobi Samuel Atu, Member representing Enugu North and South Federal Constituency; ; Hon. Barr. Chimaobi Okorie, Honourable Commissioner for Land and Urban Development; and many others. The results were also displayed live on screen.
A. ENUGU STATE BEST PERFORMING LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHAIRMEN
The results and awardees emerged as follows:
1. 1st Position: Nsukka LGA(Hon. Engr. Jude Asogwa) – 110,447 votes
2. 2nd Position: Isi-Uzo LGA(Hon. Obiora Obeagu) – 110,278 votes
3. 3rd Position: Uzo Uwani LGA(Hon. Barr. Chijioke Ezugwu) – 110,211 votes
4. 4th Position: Igboeze North LGA(Hon Engr Michael Uche Ogalla – 102,563 votes
5. 5th position: Enugu South LGA(Hon Caleb Ani) – 100,322 votes
6. 6th Position: Ezeagu LGA(Hon Dr Vitalis Chinedu Ndu – 98,069 votes
7. 7th Position: Nkanu West LGA(Hon John Chukwuma Ogbodo) – 85,799 votes
8. 8th Position:Udenu LGA(Hon Aka Eze Aka) – 85,712 votes
9. 9th Position: Nkanu East LGA(Hon Sydney Okechukwu Edeh) – 85,312 votes
10. 10th Position: Enugu North LGA(Dr Ibenaku Harford Onoh) – 79,245 votes
11. 11th Postion: Udi LGA(Hon Engr Hyginus Ogbonnia Agu)
12. 12th Position: Enugu East LGA(Hon Pastor Beloved Dan Anike) – 75,629 votes
13. 13th Position: Awgu LGA(Hon Uchenna Okolo) – 67,921 votes
14. 14th Position: Igboeze South LGA(Hon Ugo Ferdinand Ugwueze) – 67,680 votes
15. 15th Position: Igbo Etiti LGA(Hon Dr Eric Ogbonna Odo) – 67,548 votes
16. 16th Position: Aninri LGA(Hon Prince Ugo Nwanjoku) – 55,899 votes
17. 17th Position: Oji River(Hon Greg Chijioke Anyaegbudike) – 30,310
The three top LGAs were recognized for exemplary performance in infrastructure, healthcare, education, youth empowerment, and effective communication of government policies at the grassroots.
B. SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDEES
Enugu Media Village also honoured distinguished leaders for their outstanding contributions to governance, nation building, and societal development:
1. His Excellency, Barr. Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, Executive Governor of Enugu State
He received the Distinguished Award of Excellence in Disruptive innovation in recognition of his visionary leadership, transformational governance and outstanding committment to sustainable development and innovation in Enugu State. His innovation strides continue to inspire progress and improve the lives of the people of Enugu State.
2. His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Ken Ugwu Nnamani, GCON(Former Nigeria Senate President)
He received the Distinguished Award of Excellence in Democratic leadership, Exceptional Statesmanship & Nation Building
3. Senator Osita Ngwu(Senator Representing Enugu West Senatorial District)
He received the Distinguished Award of Excellence in Legislative Leadership & Quality Representation
4. Senator Ikeja Israel Asogwa(Senator representing Enugu North Senatorial District)
He received the Distinguished Award of Excellence in Legislative Leadership & Quality Representation
5. Hon. Chimaobi Samuel Atu(Member representing Enugu North/South at the Federal House of Representative)
He received the Distinguished Award of Excellence in Legislative Leadership & Quality Representation
6. Dr. Benjamin Obi Nwoye(APC Deputy National Chairman South)
He received the Distinguished Award of Excellence in Leadership & Public Service
7. Barr Osinachi Nnajieze(Honourable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Enugu State)
He received the Distinguished Award of Excellence in Legal Leadership & Justice Administration
8.Chief Chukwudi Nnaji, Onwa Igwurubeze(CEO of 9th Holdings/9th integrated Energy Solutions Limited)
He received the Distinguished Award of Excellence in Entrepreneurship & Energy Innovation
9.Chief Francis Obasi(CEO of Toscana Hotels)
He received the Distinguished Award of Excellence in Hospitality Leadership & Service Excellence
10.High Chief Festus Oshaba(CEO of Ferotex Construction Company Limited)
He received the Distinguished Award of Excellence in Construction and Infrastructural Development
11. Rev. Dr. Amb. Chimaobi Aninwene(Chairman, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria – PFN, Enugu State Chapter.)
He received the Distinguished Award of Excellence in Christian Leadership and Community Service
KEYNOTE & REMARKS
Immediately after the opening prayers, Hon Uche Kelvin Edeh (UKE), Director General of Enugu Media Village, unveiled the purpose of the event. In his keynote address, he appreciated all stakeholders for their support and reiterated the organization’s commitment to media advocacy, good governance, and documenting the gains of the Tomorrow is Here agenda across Enugu State.
Following the DG’s speech, Hon. Nnanna Nze, Former Executive Chairman of Agwu LGA and Chairman, Board of Trustees, Enugu Media Village, profoundly emphasized that the Local Government online poll was transparent and void of any manipulation. He stated that the result of the winner clearly reflects accountability and transparency in governance and public service.
The ceremony was graced by a distinguished array of political, traditional, and professional leaders, including:
Barr Osinachi Nnajieze, Honourable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Enugu State who represented Enugu state Governor, Barr Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, Barr Dr Ben Nwoye(APC Deputy National Chairman South), Senator Osita Ngwu(Senator representing Enugu West Senatorial District), Senator Ikeje Asogwa(Senator representing Enugu North Senatorial district0, Hon Chima Atu(Member representing Enugu South/North in the Federal House of represetative), Hon Barr Chima Okorie(Honourable Commissioner for Land Enugu State), Some local government chairmen and more.
Others in attendance are Hon. Dr. Chinedu Mbah, SA to the Governor on Market and DG of G17; The religious community was represented by Rev. Amb. Dr. Chimaobi Aninwene, PFN Chairman, Enugu State Chapter.
In goodwill messages, dignitaries commended Enugu Media Village for its professionalism in documenting governance and for creating a platform that rewards excellence at the grassroots. They charged the award recipients to see the recognition as a call to do more for their people and to sustain projects that align with Governor Mbah’s developmental blueprint.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards and plaques to all honouree, followed by professional media coverage, cultural displays, and networking.
VOTE OF THANKS
The vote of thanks was delivered by Amb. Dr. PraiseGod Edeh, State Coordinator of Enugu Media Village. In his remarks, he expressed profound gratitude to Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, the Innovative Governor of Enugu State; Hon. Nnanna Nze, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Enugu Media Village; the Director General of Enugu Media Village, Hon. Uche Kelvin Edeh (UKE); and the host of dignitaries who graciously honoured the organization’s invitation. He also appreciated partners, the media, and all stakeholders for making the event a huge success.
The ceremony ended with prayers for continued peace, progress, and prosperity in Enugu State.
Enugu Media Village extends its profound appreciation to all dignitaries, awardees, partners, and the media for making the event a huge success.