From Sunday Nkama, Afikpo
The utilitarian philosophy as instructively espoused by cerebral English philosopher, Jeremy Bentham; that public policy should aim at the promotion of the greatest happiness of the greatest number of the people, finds 21st Century expression in Afikpo North Local Government Area as the Council Boss, Hon. Uchenna Nnajiofor Ibiam has continued to characterize his leadership style with this hedonistic calculus (calculation of happiness) from the day one he assumed duties as Executive Chairman of the LGA.
For a proof, this quintessential grassroot leader demonstrated mettle on Monday, 12th December, 2022 as he distributed brand new Vehicles to some Officials of Afikpo North Local Government.
The distribution of these cars, which took place at the Council Headquarters, Afikpo during an End of the year Get together/Thanksgiving Service organized by Afikpo North Local Government in collaboration with the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, was an assemblage of who is who in Afikpo North contemporary politics.
Amidst the frenzied and enthusiastic crowd at the event, Hon. Uche Ibiam threw up a rarity in the annals of Afikpo North 21st Century history by handing the keys of a Lexus Jeep to his Vice Chairman; Hon (Mrs) Josephine Chinwe Nwogo and a Toyota Camry (Spider) to the Leader of the Council, Hon. Egwu Abagha.
The Council Boss didn't end there, he equally handed the Deputy Leader, Barr. Denis Enyinnia Eni(Ibii/Ozziza Councilor) Majority leader, Hon. Ujaa Aka Onya(Unwana B Councilor) and the rest of the members of Afikpo North Legislative Council with Toyota Corolla to ensure smooth operation of their official engagements.
Also, In line with the reward system which the Executive Chairman instituted on assumption of office, Hon. Uche Ibiam used the opportunity to appreciate the Personnel Department with Cash donation for their dedication to duty as well as other individuals for their excellent performance in the course of discharging their official duties to the Council and the public.
In a related development, the Council Chairman equally distributed additional 5 motor bikes to the Ebubeagu Operatives in Afikpo North to facilitate their security operations in the LGA.
These gestures which have been glowingly described as the first of its kind in the history of Afikpo North Local Government Area, have continued to attract commendations and accolades from public affairs analysts and people of goodwill who see the Council Chairman as a true democrat with exceptional leadership prowess.
Speaking while distributing the vehicles to the Council Officials, Hon.Uche Ibiam who doubles as ALGON Secretary, applauded Gov. Umahi for creating the enabling environment for Council Chairmen in the State to perform their functions and exercise their powers without interference. He assured the good people of Afikpo North LGA that his administration shall always deploy Council resources into meaningful ventures that would have direct bearings on the grassroots and touch the lives of the people at the hinterland because a leader can only enjoy the bliss of office when the led are happy.
Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, the Vice Chairman of Afikpo North Local Government Area, Hon (Mrs) Josephine Chinwe Nwogo and the Leader of the Council, Hon. Egwu Abagha eulogized the Executive Chairman, describing him laudably as a man of history who has proved detractors and bookmakers wrong in all ramifications and manifestations of leadership excellence. They thanked him and prayed God to keep providing him the enablement to keep putting smiles on the faces of the people of the Council Area. They equally reassured the Council Boss of their unflinching loyalty and unequivocal support for all his good intentions for the good people of the Area as anchored on his benevolence agenda.
The event was witnessed by the Deputy Speaker of Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Chief Kingsley Ogbonnia Ikoro; DG, EBBC, Engr Timothy Nwachi; the Chairperson of the Council, Mrs. Sandra Onyinyechi Uche-Ibiam; Members of CAN; Divine Mandate Pastors; Development Centre Co-ordinators; LGA Party Chairman, Hon. Nicodemus Egwu and Ward Chairmen; Councilors; Staff of Afikpo North Local Government Area and her 5 Development Centres; former political office holders and Stakeholders of the Council Area including Hon. Eloy Ogbonnia Eloy; Hon. Sylvester O. Omeri; Chief Ewans Ogbonnia Ewa; Dr. Naya Okoro; Hon. Joseph Arua; Hon. Oko Okoche and Bishop Ken O Daniels who dedicated the vehicles to God.
The highpoints were singing, dancing and indeed the celebration of the dawn of a glorious era in Afikpo North LGA.
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