The Civic Centre, Uzuakoli, came alive on Friday, 9th January, as Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa successfully handed over over 300 solar-powered streetlights attracted through the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to the Uzuakoli Kingdom, officially presenting the project to the Uzuakoli Traditional Rulers Council.
The landmark initiative, aimed at enhancing security, improving night-time visibility, and promoting socio-economic activities within the community, marks another significant stride in Hon. Chinasa’s unwavering commitment to the development of Uzuakoli and the entire Bende Local Government Area.
Speaking at the event, Hon. Chinasa described the project as “one of the little efforts” he is making to better the lives of his people, while assuring the community that greater interventions are still to come. He reiterated his dedication to continuously attracting meaningful projects that will positively impact the grassroots. He also expressed profound appreciation to Prince Oscar Orji Apuogwu for his instrumental role in ensuring that the project and its engineers were brought down to Uzuakoli for successful execution.
In their separate responses, the traditional rulers showered encomium on Hon. Chinasa for his outstanding gesture and people-oriented leadership. Eze Uchenna Okorie (Ekwo II of Akaekwo Uzuakoli and Chairman, Bende LGA Traditional Rulers Council) alongside Eze Joseph Okorie Ugwu I of Ngwu Autonomous Community, Uzuakoli, extolled the project as timely and impactful. They passed a vote of confidence on Hon. Chinasa and assured him of the continuous prayers, loyalty, and support of Ndi Eze and the entire Uzuakoli people.
The solar streetlights are set to be mounted at strategic locations across Uzuakoli, forming part of Hon. Chinasa’s broader vision to light up the community and create a safer, more progressive environment for all.
Dignitaries present at the project handover included several respected traditional rulers: HRHs Eze Uchenna Okorie, Eze Anthony Moses, Eze Cmdr. Anthony Okoronkwo, Eze Joseph Okorie, Eze Dr. Okezie Chijioke, engineers from the NDDC, and Prince Oscar Orji Apuogwu, among others.
Indeed, with initiatives such as this, Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa continues to set a commendable example of purposeful leadership and genuine service to the people.
