The Director General of Enugu Media Village, Hon. Engr. Uche Kelvin Edeh (UKE), on Tuesday, 21st July 2026, led a high-powered delegation on an accountability and inspection tour to Agwu Local Government Area Headquarters to assess the level of governance, project delivery, and citizen satisfaction.
The entourage included Amb. Dr. PraiseGod Edeh, Director of Information; Hon. Jennifer Ndubuisi, Director of Welfare; Dr. Chiedozie N. Nwafor (CNN), Director for Projects and Good Governance; Hon. Adaobi Sarah Chukwu, Director for Monitoring and Evaluation; )Hon. Princess Ifeoma Ezugwu(Adaigbo of Southeast, Director for Strategic and Mobilisations; Engr. Chukwu Nwike, Zonal Director of Enugu Media Village; members of the Enugu Media Village media team; and gallant security personnel.
1. INFRASTRUCTURAL DELIVERY
The inspection revealed massive infrastructural strides across Agwu LGA. Key highlights include:
(i) Rural Roads Construction by Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo, the Mayor of Agwu LGA
(ii) Construction of Smart Green Schools with modern technology by His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, the Executive Governor of Enugu State
(iii) Construction of Type 3 Modern Hospital equipped with state-of-the-art facilities by Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, the innovative Governor of Enugu State
(iv) Construction of several boreholes by Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo, the One Day, One Project, Executive Chairman of Agwu LGA
(v) Renovation and modernisation of the first National Youths Service Corps-NYSC quarters in Nigeria by His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah
(vi) Renovation, construction and modernisation of Agwu Games Centre by His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, the Visionary Governor of Enugu State and the Best Performing Governor in Nigeria.
During the tour, the following persons were interviewed and they attested to the quality and impact of the projects: (a) Hon. Nwafor Nnaemeka, (b) Mr. Onyekachi Okonkwo, (c) Mr. Udeh Clement and (d) Mr. Sunday Chukwu, the Neighbourhood Watch Chairman of Agwu LGA.
2. SOCIAL PROGRAMS AND EMPOWERMENT
The people-centered governor and human development expert, the Innovative Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has tremendously amplified human capital empowerment across gender lines and age. This spans from women empowerment to youth and men support in smart agriculture, to scholarships for students to access quality and modern education.
Distribution of Motorbikes popularly known as _Okada_ were strategically distributed to youths and men to help them contribute to their respective families and society at large, courtesy of His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, the Workaholic Governor of Ndi Enugu.
3. SECURITY ENHANCEMENT
The present administration at both state and local government levels inherited a gross and economic-crippling security architecture from the past administration. Through the synergistic intervention of the Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, and Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo, the Executive Chairman of Agwu LGA, the situation has significantly transformed.
Today, the presence of heavily armed security personnel and neighbourhood watch personnel has significantly improved security and curtailed the threats previously endured by Ndi Agwu.
4. CITIZENRY SATISFACTION
The residents of Agwu LGA sincerely expressed deep gratitude for the God-sent leaders piloting the affairs of Enugu State and Agwu LGA, respectively in the persons of Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, the Executive Governor of Enugu State and Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo, the Executive Chairman of Agwu LGA.
(a) Mr. Onyia Livinus (b) Mrs. Udeh Chidiebere (c) Chief Ignatius Okeke and several vibrant youths profoundly expressed their unanimous appreciation to His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for remembering Ndi Agwu especially in curbing insecurity and insurgence in their local government area.
They therefore reaffirmed their commitment to support and intensively campaign for the re-election of Dr. Peter Ndubuise Mbah in 2027 to continue his good works in Agwu and Enugu State.
5. RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AND TRANSPARENCY
The installation of solar powered streetlights and installation of a 250KVA Transformer by the Executive Chairman of Agwu LGA, Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo, were described as sterling economic and security interventions. These projects enable the good people of Agwu to greatly enjoy the dividends of good and transparent governance.
6. MEDIA VISIBILITY
Notice boards were mounted at strategic locations to boldly announce the progress of projects accomplished by the state governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuise Mbah, and Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo, the Mayor of Agwu LGA. Radio publicity and media coverage significantly cover the tremendous projects executed by the current administration of both the Governor and the Council Chairman.
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INTERFACING WITH HON. UCHENNA JOSEPH OKOLO, THE EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF AGWU LGA
Hon. Engr. Uche Kelvin Edeh (UKE), the Director General of Enugu Media Village, with his strong entourage, had an engaging session at Agwu LGA Headquarters.
During the session, Hon. Uche Kelvin Edeh (UKE) thanked the Mayor and intimated him with the intention of the accountability visit.
He further highlighted some of the projects boldly accomplished by the Mayor ranging from boreholes installations, smart agriculture, scholarship to students, women empowerment and streetlights installations which he described as noticeable and commendable interventions that have directly touched the lives of Ndi Agwu.
Also speaking, Amb. Dr. PraiseGod Edeh, the Director of Information, thanked the Mayor for his tremendous works in Agwu LGA and utilized the moment to ask him some thought-provoking questions on: the challenges he met when he resumed office as the Mayor, and what his legacy would be for Ndi Agwu and Enugu State.
Responding with a compassionate heart for Ndi Agwu, Hon. Engr. Uchenna Okolo, the Executive Chairman of Agwu LGA, cited insecurity as the major problem he encountered on assumption of office. He noted that his synergy with His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuise Mbah, had greatly helped to restore peace and sanity to Ndi Agwu.
On the second question, Hon. Engr. Uchenna Okolo expressively underscored that the best legacy he will leave for Ndi Agwu is quality, accessible, modern and top notch education, emphasising that education is an ever-green empowerment strategy and poverty eradication mechanism.
Still on interfacing with Mayor, Hon. Engr. UKE asked the Mayor several questions and the Mayor, Hon. Engr. Uchenna Okolo, gladly responded to them professionally, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability and service delivery.
INAUGURATION OF ENUGU MEDIA VILLAGE AGWU LGA WORKING COMMITTEE
In a landmark move to institutionalize media monitoring and grassroots documentation, Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo, the Mayor of Agwu LGA, officially inaugurated the Enugu Media Village Agwu LGA Working Committee.
The Committee is saddled with the responsibility of tracking government projects, amplifying council achievements, and ensuring continuous interface between the LGA administration and the media for transparency and accountability.
The Mayor described the inauguration as a bold step towards deepening democracy at the grassroots and pledged the council’s full support to the Committee’s mandate.
In his closing remarks, Hon. Uche Kelvin Edeh (UKE), the Director General of Enugu Media Village, expressed his sincere appreciation to His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuise Mbah, the Executive Chairman of Agwu LGA, Hon. Engr. Uchenna Okolo, and the newly inaugurated Enugu Media Village Agwu LGA Working Committee for their warm reception, cooperation, and commitment to transparency and grassroots development.
Signed:
For: Enugu Media Village.
Amb. Dr. PraiseGod Edeh.
Director of Information.