By Emmanuel Agbo, Abakaliki.
The people of Ogbuchie Amachi Village, Amachi Community in Abakaliki Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have successfully addressed a long-standing water scarcity issue by constructing a motorized borehole with an overhead tank and a concrete culvert bridge.
The projects were funded through contributions from the village’s resources and personal donations, aimed at improving the livelihood of residents.
While commissioning the projects, the Chairman of Abakaliki Local Government Area, Chief Stephen Ebere Nwogba, commended the villagers for initiating such legacy projects. He described their efforts as a true demonstration of strong unity and peace, urging them to sustain the momentum to achieve more development in the area.
Represented by the Coordinator of Ekumenyi Development Centre, Hon. Chika Joseph Nwibo, the council chairman advised the community not to allow their unity and peaceful coexistence to wane, noting that no meaningful development can be achieved in an atmosphere of rancour and acrimony.
Nwogba, who described water as a vital source of life, emphasized that these social amenities mark the beginning of development and will attract further projects from government at all levels. He also urged the community to maintain the facilities carefully to ensure their longevity.
“I thank you for using the limited resources available to alleviate the suffering of the entire Ogbuchie community. I urge you to prioritize peace, unity, and the security of life and property,” he stated.
He also encouraged the villagers to actively participate in the ongoing APC membership card and voters’ registration exercise, so they can support Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru for a second term and other APC candidates in the 2027 general elections in the state.
Also speaking, the Coordinator of Amachi Development Centre, Hon. Victoria Ifeoma Mbam, praised the community for completing such life-changing projects. She noted that the achievement was made possible through peace, love, and unity, and urged them to sustain the momentum for overall development.
She called on villagers to offer unwavering support to the village head, his executive team, and youth leaders, and to avoid any form of crisis in their best interest.
Hon. Mbam added that the village constitution launched during the event will serve as guiding principles to shape community conduct, emphasizing the importance of peace and unity for the development of Amachi Community.
She also pledged to initiate the renovation of Ogbuchie Amachi Primary School, which was damaged by heavy winds, soon.
On his part, the Coordinator of Enyida Development Centre, Hon. Ruben Edeh, expressed surprise at the projects and commended the community for their commitment to development, describing it as a first of its kind in the council.
Hon. Edeh urged other villages in the council to emulate Ogbuchie Amachi and encouraged elders to give maximum support to the village leadership for rapid development.
Similarly, the Councillor representing Ndiebor Amachi Ward in Abakaliki Legislative Council, Hon. Fabian Mbam, praised the village leadership for their dedication and appealed to government at all levels to provide more social amenities to alleviate the village's challenges.
Adding his voice, the Supervisor for Works in Abakaliki LGA, Hon. Izuchukwu Nkwuda, thanked the community for their support, which made the projects possible, and urged them to continue working in synergy to attract more development.
In separate remarks, the Village Head of Ogbuchie Amachi, Mr. Agbo Kingsley, and Youth President, Comrade Amobi Nwuzor, described the projects as divinely orchestrated and a result of prudent management of village resources.
They pledged to use their leadership experience to change the narrative of the village, while calling for the support of all residents to achieve their objectives.
They also commended Governor Chief Francis Nwifuru for his leadership excellence and pledged their full support for his re-election bid in 2027.
Other speakers, including Rev. Fr. Kelvin Nnaemeka Ezuma, stakeholder Chief Peter Oyon, Chairman EEDC in charge of Ogbuchie and Agalegu Amachi, Comrade Otubo Ejike, and elder Mr. John Nwiboko, praised the developmental agenda of the village leadership.
They urged them to continue channeling their energy toward development rather than causing crises, for the well-being of all residents.
They also applauded the community for their commitment to peace, unity, and security, and prayed that God rewards them for their good deeds.
The event featured the official launching of the village constitution.
