PRESS RELEASE

The Chairman of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area, Hon. Dr. Gift Worlu, in furtherance of his administration’s commitment to curb the menace of land encroachment, protect community rights, and tackle the rising challenges of drug abuse, cult-related activities, and other vices threatening the peace and future of our youths, has approved the constitution of the following Committees:

COMMITTEE AGAINST LAND GRABBING

1. Chief Alex Wele – Chairman

2. Chika Sampson – Secretary

3. Dr. Kelvin Akani – Member

4. Goodluck Ogunka – Member

5. Kenneth Olumeni – Member

6. Joshua Chinda – Member

7. Ogbonda Victor, Esq – Member

8. Engr. Amadi Kelly G – Member

9. Hon. Derrick Wakohu – Member

10. Representative of Police – Member

11. Representative of DSS – Member

12. Representative of Civil Defence – Member

COMMITTEE AGAINST DRUG ABUSE, CULTISM, AND OTHER SOCIAL VICES

1. Hon. Ike Nwanwa – Chairman

2. Franca Chiorlu – Secretary

3. Azubuike Igbani – Member

4. George Orlu – Member

5. Chief Prince Amadi – Member

6. Comr. Kennedy Akaninwo – Member

7. Edward D. Chimele – Member

8. Dr. Edward Wasurum – Member

9. Chief Loveday Wobo – Member

10. Representative of Civil Defence – Member

11. Representative of NOA – Member

12. Representative of NDLEA – Member

13. Representative of Traditional Rulers – Member

14. Representative of Police – Member

15. Representative of DSS – Member

The formal inauguration ceremony of both committees will hold as follows:

Date: Thursday 9th October 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Venue: Council Headquarters, Rumuodomaya

All appointed members are kindly requested to be present and seated before the commencement of the ceremony.

Signed:

Hon. Dr. Gift Worlu

Chairman, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area