By Chidimma Okoye
In the strides to keep making Anaocha Local Government great by continuously ensuring that the dividends of democracy get to the grassroots from the state level, Hon. Rome Ibekwe the Mayor of Anaocha LGA has commissioned another two solar powered boreholes in the council area.
The commissioned boreholes are located at Ugwudunu and Umukabia villages both in Neni community.
Hon. Ibekwe said that access to portable water is essential to life and is also a basic amenity which is a fundamental responsibility of government and well to do individuals in every community to alleviate suffering and enhance good health.
He said that his goal is to ensure the availability of portable water to the people by installing more solar powered boreholes in all the 10 communities of Anaocha LGA.
“We have installed and commissioned at Nri community. Two in Ugwudunu and Umukabia villages of Neni. We will keep installing until it gets down to all the communities in Anaocha LGA.
“We have secured plots of land in Nri, Neni and Akwaeze to build more skill acquisition centres that will benefit the people of Anaocha, especially the youths and also serve as a hub for youth empowerment,” Hon. Ibekwe said.
He, therefore, urged community stakeholders of the LGA to continue living up to expectation to ensure that the goals of grassroots governance are met.
Hon. Ibekwe stressed that Governor Chukwuma Soludo has made giant contributions in Anambra State which has affected all sectors and communities, as such that he deserved a second tenure to complete all in his master plan for the state.
Hon. Ibekwe called on the people of Anaocha to continue to support the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) led administration of the state for more democratic and grassroots dividends.
Chief Christian Ikebudu, the President General of Neni eulogized the achievements of Hon. Ibekwe and his leadership style.
He extolled Governor Soludo for his unflinching support for projects done in Anaocha LG for the people.
Amongst the attendees were Anaocha party Chairman, Chief Anthony Ugorji, the Cabinet Chiefs of Igwe Neni, Anaocha political stakeholders, councilors, party members and people of the community.
Chidimma is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
