The Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Hon. Dr. Gift Worlu, has commenced the first phase of distribution of electricity transformers to various communities in the LGA, in a move aimed at improving power supply.The official distribution ceremony, which held at the council headquarters, was presided over by the Vice Chairman, Hon. Dr. Joyce Nyeche, who represented the Chairman.
Addressing community leaders and beneficiaries, Dr Joyce Nyeche said the initiative reflected the administration’s strong commitment to infrastructural development and the welfare of the people.
She explained that access to electricity is a basic social amenity and a constitutional right of the people, stressing that no community should remain in darkness.
Dr Joyce Nyeche noted that the project is in line with the administration’s ARISE Agenda, where the “I” stands for Infrastructure, adding that the chairman is determined to deliver tangible dividends of democracy
Earlier in his remarks, the Secretary of Obio/Akpor LGA, Dr. Kelvin Akani, said the decision to distribute transformers followed numerous applications from communities suffering from epileptic power supply and prolonged darkness.
Dr. Akani disclosed that about ten communities were selected for the first phase, noting that priority was given to areas that had been without power for a long time, those with overloaded transformers and those with faulty equipments
In his brief remarks, the Chief of Staff, Barr. Victor Wokeh, described the exercise as the first phase of a broader intervention and advised communities to protect and maintain government properties within their domains.
Responding on behalf of the communities, HRH Eze Allwell A.D. Owhonda, JP, Eze Oha Okoro III, Paramount Ruler of Nyewe-Eli Okoro Clan, expressed gratitude to the chairman for fulfilling his promise.
“We are very happy. Without light, people cannot pump water or cook. We will take good care of this transformer. It is our personal property,” the monarch pledged.
He prayed for God’s continued strength and success for Hon. Dr. Gift Worlu, assuring the administration of the community’s support.
Signed:
Goodluck Nsirim
Chief Press Secretary, Obio/Akpor LGA
Thursday, January 22, 2026
