By Regina Igwebuike
In a significant development, the Amawbia Youth Vanguard (AYV), has elected Hon. Chukwunwendu Benedict Nnagbo as its new President, polling 209 votes to defeat two other contenders, the incumbent, Mr Chukwunenye Nwalusi, who had 176 votes and the third contestant, Mr Bernard Anaemene, who polled 113 votes.
Other elected positions are Vice Chairman-Officha Nnamdi Peter; Secretary-Chidebe Christopher Ikechukwu; Financial Secretary-Nwokike Chekwube David; Treasurer-Kachi Godwin Ikechukwu; Director of Social 1-Edi Onyebuchi Stephen; Director of Social 2-Nwoye Odirachukwu P; Public Relations Officer 1-Nwogbo Chukwuebuka Edward; Public Relations Officer 2-Chidebe Christian Okechukwu; Provost 1-Nwazulum Chisom Stanley; and Provost 2-Kachi Onyeka Solomon.
The free, fair, transparent and decisive election, which took place at the Eziokpaligwe Square, Amawbia on August 9, 2025 was supervised by the Anambra State Association of Town Union (ASATU) Youth Executive, Security officials, Amawbia Town Union Executive and observers.
Hon. Patrick Chinwuba, ASATU Youth Secretary General, commended Amawbia Youth Vanguard for conducting a peaceful youth election exercise, which demonstrated their commitment to maintaining harmony and stability, noting that the government has been encouraging community leaders to prioritize peaceful resolution of conflicts and work toward the betterment of their areas.
He charged the newly elected youth president to support the president general of Amawbia community and the woman leader to move the community to greater heights, acknowledging that before now, Amawbia is doing well and with his positive contributions, Amawbia will do better, urging him to carry his executive and members along for him to excel. He also advised him to appoint a lady organizer or retain the incumbent.
The Deputy President General, Amawbia, Hon. Emeka Nworah on behalf of the town union, thanked God for the successful, free, fair and transparent election.
While congratulating Hon. Nnagbo for emerging victoriously, he pleaded with the youth to support the newly president-elect to achieve his campaign manifesto.
Thanking the youth for for finding him worthy, Hon. Nnagbo pledged to prioritize transparency and drive progress within the organization, emphasizing that Amawbia youths deserve a leadership that is transparent, accountable, and responsive to their needs.
“My vision for AYV includes identifying and harnessing viable means of revenue generation. This is crucial for the sustainability and growth of the organization. By exploring new revenue streams and ensuring adequate accountability, I aimed to build a stronger, more resilient AYV that can effectively serve its members.
“The Amawbia youths deserve a leadership that is transparent, accountable, and responsive to their needs.”
Mr. Ifeanyi Nwalusi, Chairman AYV Election Planning Committee, thanked the committee members for working round the clock for the success of the election.
Thanking God for the peaceful election, the committee chairman also thanked the community for finding him worthy to organize the election, praying God to give the newly elected AYV executive the grace and strength to pilot youth affairs to the glory of God and for the progress of the town.
With a renewed sense of purpose, the Amawbia Youth Vanguard is poised to tackle new challenges and achieve greater heights under Hon. Nnagbo’s leadership.
Regina is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
Other Communities in Anambra state supposed to emulate from Amawbia Youth Vanguard for conducting a peaceful youth election exercise, which demonstrated their commitment to maintaining harmony and stability, noting that the government has been encouraging community leaders to prioritize peaceful resolution of conflicts and work toward the betterment of their areas.