By Cordelia Akueche
The Abagana Welfare Union has passed a vote of confidence in the Mayor of Njikoka Local Government Area(LGA), Hon. Dr. Ikechukwu Okakpu (OKD Jnr.), pledging its support for his administration and its commitment to delivering purposeful leadership.
The Union made this known during a solidarity visit to the mayor at the Njikoka Local Government Secretariat, Abagana, on Oct. 26, The Deputy Mayor, Hon. Ifunanya Chinenyenwa Nwanadile, was also present.
The meeting attracted prominent Abagana indigenes, including representatives of the Regent, Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze, and members of the traditional institution, Ndị Ichie (Nze na Ozo), reflecting the community’s unity and rich cultural heritage.
The delegation was led by the President General of the Union, Chief Linus Okafor, who described the visit as an opportunity to identify with one of Abagana’s illustrious sons as he assumes the responsibility of leading Njikoka LGA.
Chief Okafor expressed the Union’s pride in the mayor’s emergence, assuring him of its solidarity and support as he works to advance the interests of the people.
Members of the delegation expressed optimism that the administration would deliver meaningful development, responsive governance and people oriented initiatives across the six communities that make up Njikoka LGA.
They also expressed confidence in the mayor’s leadership capacity, urging him to translate his vision and commitment into tangible results that would benefit residents and bring pride to Abagana and the entire local government area.
The visit was particularly significant because Abagana is both the mayor’s home community and the host of the local government headquarters, giving residents a strong interest in the success of his administration.
In his response, Mayor Okakpu thanked the Union for the visit and its show of confidence in his leadership.
He reaffirmed his commitment to responsible, inclusive and people centred governance, assuring the delegation that his administration would pursue development initiatives that improve the welfare of residents across Njikoka.
The mayor also called for sustained cooperation among the six communities and other stakeholders, emphasising that collective support and partnership would be essential to achieving the local government’s development goals.
Cordelia Akueche is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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