Aniocha SOUTH LGA Chronicle (2024)

14/04/2023

Chukwunwike extends road maintenance to Isah Ogwashi

The Works Department of Aniocha South Local Government Area has extended the council's palliative road maintenance project to Isah road axis of Holy Family Catholic Church, Ogwashi-Uku.

This development also gave many delighted residents the chance to express their gratitude to the Chukwunwike-led administration, describing it as "a warm people-oriented administration".

The parish priest of Holy Family Catholic Church, Rev. Father Augustine Odu, said that the initiative is a great relief to the people who make use of the road on daily basis.

"The is a laudable exercise and I want to use this opportunity to thank the Executive Chairman of Aniocha South Local Government Area, Hon. Pastor Jude Chukwunwike, for remembering those of us living here.

"May God bless him, keep and strengthen his family", the clergy prayed.

Mrs. Florence Ezeagwu, a resident, explained that the the road had been in sorry state for years. She noted that the directive of the council boss is a timely intervention that will make life a lot easier for the people.

13/11/2022

Nwoko demands for group photograph as mammoth crowd welcomes him to Chukwunwike's ward

The ward-to-ward campaign of People's Democratic Party (PDP) Delta North, Senatorial candidate, Ned Nwoko witnessed overwhelming turnout in ward 5.

Fascinated by cheers from the mammoth crowd at Abuedo primary school arena, Ned whom the Executive Chairman of Aniocha South Local Government, Hon. Pastor Jude Chukwunwike had described as an added value to the party, pleaded for group photograph.

According to Ned who visited Ubulu-uku with his wife, Regina Daniels, the crowd goes beyond reasonable double to show that Nigerians love PDP. He noted that the people on ground is a certain prove of victory come 2023.

Recall that Hon. Pastor Jude Chukwunwike had said that the
Ned's visit to Ubulu-uku will spell out victory for the PDP movement ahead of next year's general elections.

"Our party is ready. The leadership is ready. The people are ready. The time has come and everything is set for our Senatorial candidate, Ned. It's a great work on victory — Ubulu-uku is PDP. Today's visit will spell out victory for our party come 2023", he said in a statement issued in the early hours of Friday, stressing that he has joined forces with leaders to ensure that the mission to rescue Nigeria is actualized starting from the grassroots.

The rally had in attendance: Aniocha South Director of Campaign Committee, Rt. Hon. Joan Onyemaechi, the state PDP deputy governorship candidate, Monday Onyeme, Aniocha/Oshimili House of Representatives candidate, Ndudi Elumelu and Aniocha South House of Assembly flag bearer, Chief Isaac Anwuzia as well as Delta North and Aniocha South PDP Chairmen – Moses Iduh and Prince Mike Okwufulueze.

Also in attendance were Secretary to Delta State Government, Chief Patrick Ukah; Aniocha South Vice Chairman, Hon. Amaka Adigwe, former Vice Chairman, Hon. Joe Ikenwe; councilors and wards leaders.

Ward 5 in Ubulu-uku is the ward of the Executive Chairman of Aniocha South Local Government Area, Hon. Pastor Jude Chukwunwike and his elder sister, Director General Capital Territory Development Agency, Rt. Hon. Joan Onyemaechi.

13/11/2022

Chukwunwike optimistic as Nwoko continues campaign for Delta North Senatorial Seat

Pushes for Atiku, Okowa, Oborevwori, other PDP candidates

The Executive Chairman of Aniocha South Local Government Area, Hon. Pastor Jude Chukwunwike has expressed optimism over the continuous wave of acceptance that welcomes the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Delta North Senatorial candidate, Ned Nwoko to his Ward to Ward campaigns across communities, saying that it's an added value for the party come 2023.

Chukwunwike witnessed Ned's rally alongside Aniocha South Director of Campaign Committee, Rt. Hon. Joan Onyemaechi, the state PDP deputy governorship candidate, Monday Onyeme, Aniocha/Oshimili House of Representatives candidate, Ndudi Elumelu and Aniocha South House of Assembly flag bearer, Chief Isaac Anwuzia as well as Delta North and Aniocha South PDP Chairmen – Moses Iduh and Prince Mike Okwufulueze, said that he has joined forces with leaders to ensure that the mission to rescue Nigeria is actualized.

In a statement which was issued in the early hours of Friday, the council boss said that the PDP is the only party in Aniocha South and Delta State, adding that others are already being intimidated by the records on ground.

He noted that every candidate of the People's Democratic Party is a guarantee for the much desired national peace and development.

Recalling that Ned and his team will visit Ubulu-uku Ward 4 and 5 today, Chukwunwike enjoined the electorate to vote massively for the lawyer and philanthropist, adding that Ned will be an active Senator. On Atiku/Okowa presidential ticket, he said the duo have the competence and character to lead Nigeria.

He also urged the people to vote for the state governorship candidate, Sheriff Oborevworie, describing his emergence as vote for better dividends across the State.

Part of the statement reads, "the way and manner that Ned Nwoko is going about his campaign across various communities in Delta North is highly commendable.

"He has taken his time to galvanize our party's structure to work harmoniously alongside the warm acceptance from mammoth crowd's welcoming in Onicha -Ugbo, Obomkpa, Ezi, Idumuje-Unor, Idumuje-Ugboko, Aniofu just to mention few".

Ned's visit to Ubulu-uku according to Chukwunwike will spell out victory for the PDP movement ahead of next year's general elections.

"Our party is ready. The leadership is ready. The people are ready. The time has come and everything is set for our Senatorial candidate, Ned. It's a great work on victory — Ubulu-uku is PDP. Today's visit will spell out victory for our party come 2023", Chukwunwike added.

18/10/2022

I feel your pains, Chukwunwike tells IDPs as he presents food items at Ewulu camp

Men are helpers to men; the best way to get close to people is to be with them in times of despair, giving them hope that will enable them overcome their circumstances.

This statement was made by Hon. Pastor Jude Chukwunwike on Monday while speaking with newsmen at the Ewulu camp of persons displaced by flood in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State.

Recalling that the natural disaster made some people lose their homes and farms, the council boss said that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa is on top of the situation to bring succour to the people.

Chukwunwike who was in company of his wife, Mrs Ella Chukwunwike; vice chairman, Hon. Amaka Adigwe; councilors and other associates stated that adversity shows followers how concerned leadership can be. He presented food items and other materials, including toiletries.

"I feel your pain and that is why I chose to be here myself without having to delegate the visit. Our governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa is doing a lot to make sure that the suffering of the people as a result of this year's flood is ameliorated.

"We are grateful to God that no life was lost. Since there is life, there is hope. This is a trying time but it's not all gloomy. We can from it learn to plan ahead, doing those things that support mutual well-being for every citizen", Chukwunwike added.

25/08/2022

Chukwunwike's Thank-You tour reaches Ubulu clan

The Thank-You tour of Hon. Pastor Jude Chukwunwike, chairman of Aniocha South Local Government Area, and his team on Thursday reached Ubulu clan — Ubulu-Okiti, Ubulu-Uku and Ubulu-Unor.

Moving from the council secretariat, the team visited the palace of His Royal Highness, Edward Isichie II, Obi of Ubulu-Okiti kingdom and the Ubulu-Okiti Development Association hall where they reached out to the people with reassuring words of appreciation.

In the course of the tour, the council boss was able to get one-on-one discussion with various monarchs and got an insight of the views, desires and aspirations of the indigenes and residents alike.

18/08/2022

Police investigating disruption of World Bank palliative programme for vulnerable persons

The Police in Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area is investigating the disruption of a World Bank community based enumeration of the poor and vulnerable in Aniocha South council.

According to the Police in the council, the exercise was disrupted by a politician who stormed the venue of the exercise with dozens of his supporters armed with dangerous weapons. In post on his verified page, Harrison Gwamnishu, the politician who is bidding for election into the Delta State House of Assembly, claimed that he stormed the venue of the World Bank programme at Ward 5, Ubulu-Uku in the council to "prevent the collection of PVCs".

Following the complaint of officials coordinating the World Bank programme, Police from Ogwashi-Uku invited him for questioning. Although he failed to respond to the invitation for over two weeks, the resolve by the Police to declare him wanted eventually forced him to give himself up on Thursday.

Ogwashi-uku police command has said that investigation is ongoing on the matter involving the arrest of Gwamnishu who says he is a human rights activist.

This was the stand when newsmen visited the office of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Thursday afternoon.

Gwamnishu, was earlier reported to have disrupted the enumeration exercise of the Delta State Operation Coordinating Unit and National Social Safety at
Ubulu-uku.

Mrs. Rose Dieli, State coordinator for Aniocha South Local Government Area in a chat with newsmen expressed disappoinment over the disruption by Gwamnishu and his thugs.

According to her, Harrison had led thugs to the venue where the three weeks mop-up exercise on Second Phase, Community Based Targeting Process and enumeration of the poor and vulnerable under the auspices of the World Bank was holding.

16/08/2022

UDC Lauds Chukwunwike's Maintenance Project on Ubulu-Uku/ Issele-Uku Road

The President–General of Ubulu-uku Development Council (UDC), Sir Jonathan Monye, has described the ongoing maintenance work at failed sections of the Ubulu-Uku/ Issele-Uku Road as a "timely intervention to looming disaster".

He spoke on Monday during an interview he granted newsmen at his Agbonta-Idumuede residence, Ubulu-Uku.

According to him, the rehabilitated road was not just dilapidated but used to be a flashpoint area with lots of security threat. He noted that Hon. Jude Chukwunwike's decision to fix the bad portions of the road suits the proverbial adage of 'using a stone to kill two birds'.

"In the past, that section used to be more than dilapidated. It is to me a flashpoint. Most of the kidnapping cases that happened years back took place there.

"When the road was in the stage of total collapse, we called the attention of the chairman to it.

"I drove down there to see for myself and sincerely, the quality of work going on there beats imagination", he said, adding that previous palliative measures could not serve the purpose.

Giving accreditation to the personality of the Executive Chairman, Monye, a lawyer, said Chukwunwike is a man of few words, but lots of action.

"I must in all honesty commend him. The kind of stone base used for the work shows that he wants to permanently solve the lingering problem so residents can commute smoothly and safely from Aniocha South to Aniocha North".

He also thanked the the executive Chairman for donating a security vehicle to Ubulu-Uku Vigilante Group.

21/07/2022

Work Begins at Eke Market's Garri Section as Chukwunwike Continues Renovation of Community of Markets

In continuation of his programme of renovation and upgrade of markets in Aniocha South Local Government Area, work has begun at the Garri Section of Eke Market in Ubulu-Uku where facilities are now being rehabilitated.

Previously, the section which accommodates traders of the creamy granular cassava flour was an eyesore with poor adherence to environmental rules. It was so bad that those who came from other states found it difficult to do business at the market each time it rained.

According to the traders, the experience was like "walking through a trap before buying or selling". But, in his capacity as the Executive Chairman, Hon. Pastor Jude Chukwunwike after evaluating the situation, directed that the floor in the garri sectiont should be given a concrete overlay.

Traders who had been sceptical of the project given the failed promises made by previous administrations were pleasantly surprised when on 19 July actual work started. Engineers and other technical personnel began utilising materials that had been previously deposited at the site.

For Mrs. Mbem Oyeanosi from Obior, the council boss has shown that his ears are open to the yearnings of the people. "For many years we suffered because this whole environment had issues particularly when it rains. We find it difficult to sell our goods, those who want to buy can't walk freely, everywhere was muddy.

"Now, we are happy that the council chairman is addressing our plight. May God bless and promote him to higher levels", Oyeanosi prayed.

Similarly, Mrs. Ojegbo thanked the council boss for not hesitating to salvage the muddy nature of the Garri arena.

"We were very happy this morning when we got to the market and discovered that things are no longer the same. The mud has been taken care of by the concrete floor and everywhere is dry".

19/07/2022

We have lost a rare gem and father figure, Chukwunwike says of Anderson Mekoma

The Executive Chairman of Aniocha South Local Government Area, Hon. Pastor Jude Chukwunwike on Tuesday paid a condolence visit to the family home of Hon. (Chief) Anderson Mekoma who passed on in the wee hours of Monday, July 18.

Mekoma, an alumnus of the University of Benin attained the height of two-term member of Delta State House of Assembly and played an active role in the development of the Peoples Democratic Party in Aniocha South.

He had served and distinguished himself as a force of unity while working at Local Government Service Commission, 1975; Accountant, and later Head of Revenue Unit, Finance and Treasury Department, Oshimili South Local Government Council, and retired in 1996. He was elected into Delta State House of Assembly, 1999 - 2003; member, House Committee on Power and Energy; PDP; Ogwashi-Uku Unity Club, as well as a former president, Nshi Club of Nigeria.

Addressing his family when he visited the late leader's home at Ogwashi-Uku, the council boss said: "this is a big loss not just to Aniocha South but Delta State at large. We have lost a rare gem and a father figure.

"After his eight years at the House of Assembly, Hon. Anderson remained a consistent party man. And not too long ago, we were together, on Wednesday and Thursday during PDP leaders meeting at the council secretariat. He was vibrant hence no one knew that he will be leaving us so soon.

"I, on behalf of the good people of Aniocha South pray that Almighty God will give you the fortitude to bear the loss".

15/07/2022

Ogwashi-Uku Abattoir: Additional Witness Statement for the Environmental Health Initiatives of Chukwunwike-led Administration

"When the report of the ugly state of Ogwashi-Uku slaughterhouse got to him, he immediately began work on it, so that the environment will be healthy, he has shown that he is a man of the people".

With this statement, Chief Oliver Chukwuani, chairman Delta State butchers Aniocha South chapter on Friday described the executive chairman of Aniocha South Local Government Area, Hon. Pastor Jude Chukwunwike as a man who knows how to get desired results, fast.

Speaking on the grounds of ongoing renovation of the abattoir at Ogwashi-Uku market, Chukwuani added that the council boss has a marvellous response mechanism that is bent on making a difference.

According to him, the abattoir which is smeared with an adhesive dirt is turning into a locale for hygienically prepared meats.

"As chairman of butchers in Aniocha South, I can confidently tell you that this abattoir was in awful state for years. The place smelled horribly and its building was leaking. The butchers weren't proud of the place but couldn't help the situation.

"But, when the report of the ugly state of Ogwashi-Uku slaughterhouse got to him, he immediately began work on it, so that the environment will be healthy, he has shown that he is a man of the people.

"I am very happy with the renovation work going on at the moment and I believe that by the time it's completed, we will have an abattoir that is nifty and positioned to serve healthy meats to members of the public.

"Let me use this medium to thank the executive chairman for coming to our aid because what he is doing here is not easy. The rot has been here no age", the chief butcher appended.

A market leader who was identified as Chiedu revealed that the abattoir at Ogwashi-Uku market was "a store of "disease causing bacteria". He added that asides its horrible smell, "maggots were seen moving freely as butchers stand to cut meat in pieces".

The renovation of the abattoir is an additional witness statement for the environmental health initiatives of the chukwunwike-led administration.

13/07/2022

Chukwunwike Pays Patient's Medical Bill, Feeds Orphans as Birthday Novelty Match ends 1-1

The novelty match organised in honour of the Executive Chairman of Aniocha South Local Government Area on Tuesday ended 1-1.

The match which was between Team JC and Team Aniocha South had Councilors from various communities play against the all-stars football club.

Though the all-stars dominated the game, scoring first, the resilience of the lawmakers team brought in the needed balancing adjustment.

According to pundits, 1-1 score is the perfect representation of the personality of Hon. Pastor Jude Chukwunwike, who had shown within time as council chairman that he's by all intents and purposes a people's person.

Chukwunwike thanked everyone for helping in one way or another to make his 2022 birth anniversary memorable.

His words: "I'm grateful first to Almighty God who by his grace took me from where I used to be to where I am today.

"I am equally overwhelmed with the support of the people, everything about this match was put together by the people who deemed it fit to celebrate me. I learnt that two Councilors from 3 sponsored the match, bought all the Jerseys and ensured that every other thing is in place. I pray that Almighty God will bless them as we join forces to lift Aniocha South to greater heights", Chukwunwike added.

Moving from Jay-Jay Okocha Stadium, the celebrant and his entourage stormed Ogwashi-Uku General Hospital were the medical treatment bill of a patient was paid.

Also, three orphanage homes were visited in Aniocha South and Oshimili South with food items ranging from cartoons of noodles, biscuits, soaps, bags of rice, mattresses etcetera.

The children expressing delight, took turns to pray, desiring that Chukwunwike should be rewarded bountifully so as to keep coming to should them kindness.

"May he never lack any good thing. Protect and bless him. No weapon fashioned against him will ever prosper", children from Ojone Marvis orphanage home, Mother of Divine Grace orphanage home and Anglican Diocese of Asaba Motherless babies home implored.

12/07/2022

Happy birthday to an empathic leader, the Executive Chairman of Aniocha South Local Government Area, Hon. Pastor Jude Chukwunwike.

Following empathetic leadership style, Chukwunwike has in the past one year made dividend of democracy visible in Aniocha South using the instrumentality of the Local Government Authority.

He's proven to be focused on identifying with communities and understanding their peculiar needs, proffering proper solutions.

He ended the era of using school pupils as labourers by providing grass cutting machines for public schools; linked communities together by embarking on palliative road maintenance work; built additional offices to accommodate the lawmakers of the Sixth Legislative Assembly; enthused the security architecture by paying monthly stipends to the vigilantes who were hitherto rendering voluntary services; renovated the council's lodge; built Aniocha South's first chapel; renovated the Ubulu-Uku weaving centre; brought face-lift to Ogwashi-Uku environs; renovated stalls at Ubulu-Uku Eke Market; brought peace to Nsukwa by engaging the President-Generals from various communities; bought official vehicles for the Vice Chairman, Leader of the Legislative Arm, Head of Personnel Management, Secretary to the Local Government, Treasurer to Local Government, and the Vigilante command.

He has done more than can be printed here, join me to celebrate him.

11/07/2022

BIRTHDAY: Councilors stage football match in honour of Chukwunwike

In line with the rising influence of the Executive Chairman of Aniocha South Local Government Area, two ward 3 Councillors have scheduled a football match in celebration of his birth anniversary.

This year's July 12 birthday of Hon. Pastor Jude Chukwunwike will be featuring a novelty fixture put together by Hon. Ifechukwude Okonkwo alias Dodo and Patrick Chukwueloke Onyekanankea .

The friendly match which will kick-start at exactly 9:00 AM Greenwich Mean time, at Jay Jay Okocha Stadium, Ogwashi-Uku.

Though congenial, Team JC will take issue with Team Aniocha South.

According to the organisers, the match is to celebrate a man that has given his best to Aniocha South.

"The match is celebrate the Executive Chairman of Aniocha South Local Government Area, Hon. Pastor Jude Chukwunwike, a man that has done so much for Aniocha South.

"The match is a friendly one so it will be inadequate to preempt a result. For me the its purpose should be just for the fun of bringing the people together. It's a match that will have a unifying effect", Hon. Onyekanankea told newsmen in a telephone chat.

07/07/2022

Aniocha South joins rest of the world to celebrate Ada Anioma

The Executive Chairman of Aniocha South Local Government Area, Hon. Pastor Jude Chukwunwike, has felicitated with the Director General, Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency, Rt. Hon. Hon Joan Onyemaechi Adanioma as she marks birth anniversary today.

In a statement, Chukwunwike said Adanioma's character practically equipped her for success in every sphere of endeavour. He noted that the heights reached and kept by the Ubulu-Uku born political leader was not attained by sudden flight but through discipline in the human soul.

"Ada Anioma, you are no doubt a rare gem. The enormous grace and power that flows through you have over the years made you a transformational leader who is courageous enough to work every talk. You practically taught so many of us the significance of being consistently diligent with one's duty at every stage. Through humility and brilliance, you perfected the functional example of faith in the existence of life. In all, your life shows that a person who believes in the Almighty God is armed with strength for victory.

"As you mark your birthday today, I, on behalf of the government and people of Aniocha South Local Government Area, wish you long life and prosperity and pray that God grants every of your heart desires. Stay blessed, big sister, as the world stands to celebrate your birthday", Chukwunwike stated.

05/07/2022

Ogwashi-Uku sons commend Chukwunwike's 'concern for well-being of residents'

"I believe in the power of gratitude for through it one gets promoted to the next level. Most people miss out on opportunity because they concentrate more on money instead of being grateful enough to do their best at any given time."

This statement was made on Tuesday by the Executive Chairman of Aniocha South Local Government Area, Hon. Pastor Jude Chukwunwike, while welcoming Mr. Okofu Moses, a prominent Ogwashi-Uku son to his office.

Okofu who led a three-man delegation, said the visit is to appreciate the council boss for his inspiring disposition and concern for the well-being of Aniocha South residents. He noted that Chukwunwike's nature has virtually wired him to take the LGA to greater heights.

"We have come to appreciate you for the uncommon grace that you have been able to make possible in this council. We cannot take it for granted because we know how bad things were until you brought in solution", they said.

Responding, the council boss said gratitude is a powerful show of brilliance, adding that it takes a man of understanding to appreciate or encourage works done in good faith.

His words: "While it is not mandatory to appreciate someone who has done good, the truth is that appreciation opens doors for the person who engages it. But, more importantly is the relationship that we keep that is nurtured in the cause of showing gratitude. With gratitude, relationships get better and solutions become easier to access", Chukwunwike added.

05/07/2022

Chukwunwike urges Ogwashi-Uku market leaders to check improper waste disposal, fix opening and closing times

Dissatisfied with the environmental state of Ogwashi-Uku Main Market, Hon. Pastor Jude Chukwunwike, Execute Chairman of Aniocha South Council, has chided the management team of the market for failing to take adequate measures to improve it's sanitory state.
He, therefore, directed that a task force be set up to enforce environmental rules and ensure proper disposal of waste in the market.

He also directed the management team to fix official time for the opening and closing of the market. The designated period should be enforced with a period set aside for traders to clean up the market.
Chukwunwike gave the directives when he received the Women's Arm of Ogwashi-Uku Development Union led by the Omu of Ogwashi-Uku, Chief Edith Rafua.

Omu Rafua had earlier decried the level of sanitation in the market. According to her, the absence of a task force to enforce environmental rules had led to the degeneration of the sanitory that could precipitate a health crisis.

Omu Rafua said activities of beggars, poor management of waste and inability of the market leadership to fix a particular time for the market to open and close, pose threats to both lives and properties.

"The place where animals are being slaughtered is very dirty. Moreover, sick people come to the market to beg for alms thereby endangering the health of others", she said.

Hon. Pastor Chukwunwike expressed surprise that the management of the market had not been able to handle some of the challenges. He noted that the market should have set up task force that will enforce the proper management of waste as well as fix the opening and closing times of the market gates, adding that such measures will ensure that there is orderliness.

"The Head of Environmental department will be asked to assist you. I know that she and her team are capable of making the desired outcome happen at the market. But, on your part, I expect that the market should have a task force that will do most of the job. Let us know when you encounter any difficulty but we shouldn't be seen as bringing the initiative", Chukwunwike added.

01/07/2022

Chukwunwike commends George Iwelu's road rehabilitation initiative

The environmental protection efforts of one Mr. Gorge Iwelu from Umudei quarter in Ogwashi-Uku has got the attention of the Executive Chairman of Aniocha South Local Government Area, Hon. Pastor Jude Chukwunwike .

Iwelu, upon relocating from Lagos took it upon himself to clear the drains and fill the impassable portions of Adaigbo Street.

It was gathered that residents of the community find it difficult to access their homes or pass through Adaigbo which hitherto embodies stagnant water for days after each down pour.

When reports of Iwelu's efforts got to the council secretariat, the council boss instructed the Secretary to the Local Government Area, Prince Emordi Okonjo Herbert to lead an inspection team on a working visit to the location.

Speaking on behalf of the council boss when he visited the area, Prince Emordi said that Iwelu's gesture is indeed commendable as his palliative work in the area is easing the stress persons living in the area had to undergo. He thanked Mr. Iwelu for his selfless service, adding that if all well meaning residents of Aniocha South borrow a leaf from him, the entire council area will be better for it.

"Government cannot do everything, hence we commend this selfless effort and urge every resident to pick interest in the well being of the community for the betterment of all", Emordi added.

Conducting the council team round the street to unveil the level of work done, Iwelu said that his decision to clean up the drains and make the street passable was motivated by his vast experience as a man who is well travelled.

"Having travelled far and near, I return home to live in Ogwashi-uku. This road had being bad for a long time, people cannot pass through it on foot let alone drive to their houses and since I live on this street, I decided to kickstart the process of rehabilitating the road.

"I paid workers to clear the drains and went to the extent of sand filling those portions that were damaged by erosion. I did all these for the good of the community because government cannot do it alone", Iwelu said.

15/03/2022

Chukwunwike Presents 2022 Appropriation Bill to Aniocha South Legislative House

The executive chairman of Aniocha South Local Government Area, Hon. Pastor Jude Chukwunwike, on Tuesday presented 2022 Appropriation Bill of N4,669,590,880.60 to the sixth Assembly of Aniocha South Legislative Arm, describing it as a legal instrument for the actualisation of his administration's developmental plans.

He said that the bill encapsulates "the aspirations of our people for the consideration of this hallow Chamber".

According to him, the summary of the proposed budget for year 2022 consists of recurrent expenditure of N2,841,090,880.60 and capital expenditure of N1,828,500.00.

Presenting the budget proposal at the council secretariat in Ogwashi-Uku, Chukwunwike explained that it is a direct fulfilment of the Amended section 55 (5) of Delta State Local Government Law 2017 while appreciating the unalloyed commitment of the members of the Legislative House towards the development of Aniocha South.

"I thank Almighty God for seeing us through the trying periods of the previous year. I am also profoundly grateful to the Honourable Members of the Legislative House for your unalloyed co-operation and commitment to our noble cause. I solicit for more of the team spirit, because one who has a team spirit merely directs like a well choreographed orchestra - the more he gets every individual talents in orchestra to see his direction and play to that direction, the sweeter the melody that it provides", he stated.

On his administration's resolve to take Aniocha South to greater heights, the Council boss said his team will continue to forge ahead irrespective of challenges.

"We are not oblivious of the challenges of the times. We remain focused and continue to forge ahead in order to meet the needs and aspirations of our people. My esteemed Leader of the House and distinguished Councilors of the Sixth Assembly, it is therefore my singular honour and privilege to urge you to critically examine this Bill and grant it a speedy passage so that our administration will have the legal instrument to forge ahead with our development plans".

In his response, Leader of the Sixth Legislative Assembly, Hon. Leonard Nzemeke, commended the executive chairman for the prompt presentation of the bill, adding that the lawmakers will do all within their power to ensure that the Bill gets speedy passage.

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