Ohaukwu Council Chairman Empowers Residents, Sues For Unity Among Youths
By Alex Odeh
The Executive Chairman of Ohaukwu Local Government Area, Hon. Prince Ikechkwu Odono, has empowered some persons in the Council area with various empowerment materials to ehnace their lives and boost their economy.
The empowerment,which took place at Chairman’s reaidence in Ezzamgbo, was the highpoint of the celebration of one year anniversary in the second tenure of the chairman.
The empowerment package included: Motorcycles: To enhance mobility and support small-scale logistics and transport businesses and Grinding Machines: To equip entrepreneurs with tools for small-scale food processing businesses.
Others are: Hospital Equipment: To improve the capacity of local health centers to provide quality healthcare services to the community and One Million Naira Empowerment Fund: A direct financial grant to support various community and individual projects, fostering grassroots economic development.
Speaking at the event, Hon. Prince Odono Ikechukwu Onwe emphasized that the empowerment program is part of his administration’s broader strategy to uplift the people and reduce unemployment. He reiterated his commitment to delivering on his campaign promises and working in tandem with the state government to bring lasting peace and prosperity to Ohaukwu.
The beneficiaries, who expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the chairman, promised to make judicious use of the items and funds to improve their livelihoods and contribute to the local economy. The empowerment program is seen as a significant step towards creating a more economically stable and self-reliant Ohaukwu.
Meanwhile, Prince Ikechukwu Odono, has renewed his call for peace and unity among youths and stakeholders in the council, stressing that only a united front can end recurring clashes and unlock the area’s full potential for development.
Odono made the appeal yesterday at his Ezzamgbo country home while briefing journalists, where he also highlighted wide-ranging empowerment programmes initiated by his administration to reduce youth restiveness and promote economic self-reliance.
According to him, the council has distributed Sienna buses, empowered over 50 young people with motorcycles, trained others in diverse vocational skills, funded business start-ups, and paid school fees for more than 100 students, alongside awarding scholarships to deserving beneficiaries.
“We have empowered so many people with Sienna buses, motorcycles, skills training, and scholarships. We have also opened businesses for many youths and we are still doing more,” the council boss affirmed.
Odono disclosed that consultations were ongoing with traditional rulers, community leaders, and youth stakeholders to establish a single inclusive umbrella structure for Ohaukwu youths.
He explained that such a platform would harmonize interests, foster cooperation, and prevent factional disputes that have fueled clashes in the past.
“I have met with community youth leaders, and very soon, stakeholders will come together to ensure we have one umbrella body that will work for peace,” he said.
