The Chairman of Orumba South Local Government Area in Anambra State, Hon. Shedrack Azubuike, has commissioned a 220-meter erosion control project in Okukoro Ajaekpe as part of his administration’s efforts to mitigate environmental degradation in the region.
Announcing this during a recent community engagement campaign, Hon. Azubuike highlighted the project as a key intervention under his one-year stewardship, aimed at safeguarding local infrastructure and farmland from erosion threats.
In addition to erosion control, the council distributed over 9,000 yam seedlings, cassava cuttings, and 4,000 units of improved maize seeds to farmers across the LGA, supporting agricultural productivity and food security.
Azubuike also unveiled a series of development initiatives, including the transformation of Nkwo Triangle into a functional Central Park for commercial transport operators, the commissioning of a modern ICT centre, and the re-equipping of the Amuda Primary Health Centre to enhance healthcare delivery.
Under the auspices of the Nwabugo Empowerment Foundation, the administration has empowered youth through vocational tools and financial grants, including a ₦1 million startup capital awarded to a promising local entrepreneur. Skills development programmes in cybersecurity, tailoring, agriculture, and welding are currently underway.
Azubuike further noted the administration’s ongoing support for education, security enhancement, and the distribution of food palliatives to vulnerable households, underscoring his commitment to holistic community development.
“Our administration has executed impactful projects ranging from erosion control and road rehabilitation to youth empowerment and agricultural support,” he said.
With the November 8 gubernatorial election approaching, the council chairman reiterated his support for Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s re-election bid, describing the governor’s leadership as transformational. He emphasized that grassroots mobilization across Orumba South’s 18 wards is in full swing to ensure continued progress.
“Governor Soludo deserves our full support to consolidate on the visible progress made in infrastructure, education, health, and economic empowerment across Anambra State,” Azubuike declared.
He concluded by expressing confidence that Orumba South will deliver overwhelming support for Governor Soludo, as the administration continues to engage constituents with its development record and vision for continuity.
Oyenike Oyeniyi