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The immediate past Executive Chairman of Ihitte/Uboma Local Government Area, Hon. Prince Obioha Ndukwe, has listed 34 executed, completed and ongoing projects undertaken during his administration.
The projects, which cut across infrastructure, electricity, education, healthcare, agriculture, environmental sanitation, security and economic empowerment, reflect his administration’s efforts to improve public facilities and promote development across the ten wards of the local government area.
1. Installation and energising of a brand-new transformer at Isinweke Urban and its environs.
2. Restoration of electricity at the Local Government Council Secretariat after two decades of darkness.
3. Temporary rehabilitation of the dilapidated section of Umuahia/Anara Road opposite the Local Government Headquarters.
4. Grading of rural roads across the ten wards of Ihitte/Uboma LGA.
5. Reconstruction of the Legislative Council Hall.
6. Installation of solar-powered lights within the Local Government premises.
7. Ongoing reconstruction of Acha Bridge at Umueze Ezimba.
8. Completed reconstruction of classroom blocks at Community School, Umuawuchi.
9. Completed construction of a motorcycle and Keke park at Isinweke.
10. Completed energising of the transformer at Umuoyo Ekwereocha, Amakohia.
11. Free JAMB registration for over 150 sons and daughters of Ihitte/Uboma in 2025 and more than 200 students in 2026.
12. Ongoing renovation of office blocks for the Education Department.
13. Ongoing reconstruction of the Local Government Education Authority Office Block.
14. Renovation of the dispensary at the Local Government Health Department.
15. Completed renovation of the Health Department’s cold-chain facility, including the installation of solar-powered lights.
16. Provision of temporary accommodation for the ETITI Divisional Police Station at Isinweke.
17. Renovation and rehabilitation of the old ICT Block, now housing military personnel at the Local Government Headquarters.
18. Establishment of local vigilante groups across communities in Ihitte/Uboma LGA.
19. Renovation of office blocks housing the NSCDC, Federal Road Safety Corps, National Population Commission and Ohaneze Ndigbo Ihitte/Uboma Chapter.
20. Ongoing renovation of the ISIEC Office.
21. Renovation of the Vice Chairman’s Office.
22. Completed renovation of the Multipurpose Hall, including the provision of a large store.
23. Ongoing reconstruction of the Sub-Treasury Office Block.
24. Ongoing reconstruction of the Executive Chairman’s Office.
25. Completed reconstruction of building blocks for the temporary INEC office.
26. Rehabilitation and completion of moribund industrial solar-powered boreholes at Eke Umuihi and Umuokoro Lowa.
27. Partnership with the Umuchiaku Chevron Water Project through the provision of solar-powered lighting and extension of water reticulation to other villages in the community.
28. Reactivation and ongoing renovation of the modern fish pond.
29. Completed rehabilitation and expansion of the moribund palm plantation.
30. Ongoing renovation of the Ihitte/Uboma Modern Poultry Farm.
31. Renovation of the Agricultural Department.
32. Complete evacuation of refuse from Isinweke Ultra-Modern Market, where the waste had remained for more than seven years.
33. Rehabilitation of sections of the Isinweke Ultra-Modern Market.
34. Ongoing construction of an ultra-modern toilet facility at Isinweke Market.
As he formally handed over the affairs of Ihitte/Uboma Local Government Area to the Director of Administration and General Services (DAGS), Chief Mrs. Ngozi Chuks Osuji, Hon. Prince Obioha Ndukwe expressed profound gratitude to the Executive Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, for the confidence reposed in him and the opportunity to serve the people.
He also appreciated the Governor for the support, encouragement and enabling environment provided throughout his tenure, noting that these contributed to the execution of various projects and programmes across the local government area.
The former chairman equally thanked the people of Ihitte/Uboma for their support, cooperation, prayers and understanding throughout his administration.
He expressed gratitude for the privilege of serving the people and contributing to the development and progress of Ihitte/Uboma Local Government Area.