“100 Days in Office: Dr. Onoh Outlines Progress and Future Plans for Enugu North LGA”

The Chairman of Enugu North Local Government Area of Enugu State, Dr. Ibenaku Harford Onoh, has released some of his administration’s achievements within his first 100 days in office.

Dr. Onoh, in a “100 Days in Office” message said his administration has commenced and executed over 18 projects and programs across the 13 political wards in the council within its first 100 days in office.

He stated that his administration’s focus has been clear from the onset: laying the foundations for key priorities such as upgrading infrastructure, enhancing economic growth, improving the quality of life for residents, and advancing governance efficiency.

According to him, “Our vision aligns with the bold development agenda being relentlessly pursued by our Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah. We have started, completed, and are still in the process of completing more projects.” Among the completed and ongoing projects are the construction and asphalting of critical roads such as the 2.2km European Quarters Road and the 400-meter Owa Street in Coal Camp, the reconstruction of Ukwa Street and the removal of Chris-Chemist roundabout alongside the road expansion and asphalting, reconstruction and beautification of the Chris-Chemist to Holy Ghost median (kerbs) (ongoing), the installation of solar-powered CCTV along the Chris-Chemist, Holy Ghost, and Ogbete axis to aid security and monitor the LGA’s decongestion efforts (100% completed), and the purchase and installation of wire mesh along the Chris-Chemist to Holy Ghost axis to delineate pedestrian lanes, aid decongestion, and eliminate roadside trading (80% completion).”

” Other projects include the establishment of a mobile court for offenders to support the consolidated drive towards ending the gridlock caused by motorists and roadside traders along New Market, Chris-Chemist, Holy Ghost, and Ogbete axis, the procurement of 500 pieces of 300-watt solar streetlights for deployment across various wards of Enugu North LGA; the completion and re-equipping of the Idume Community Health Centre, Enugu North LGA (40% completion); the deployment of solar streetlights across the council secretariat (completed); and the renovation of the Enugu North LGA multi-purpose city hall (ongoing).”

” My administration has also reorganized the Enugu North LGA Neighborhood Watch program to enhance community safety and security (completed), equipped offices at the newly reconstructed Administrative Block in the Enugu North LGA Secretariat (completed), and deployed an e-collection platform to eliminate leakages and optimize the LGA’s revenue sources. Additionally, a fully integrated LGA website is under development to aid our transition to e-governance (ongoing), while all LGA construction equipment have been recovered.”

” Furthermore, the administration has sponsored 24 youths from the council for vocational trainings, installed Starlink internet connectivity to enhance internet access and service delivery, among other initiatives.”

Dr. Onoh highlighted plans to always alight align local government initiatives with state government programs. Emphasizing the LGA’s excitement regarding the ongoing smart schools and PHC’s currently under construction in Enugu North LGA.

” The Council also intends to embark on procuring mini waste collection trucks to support waste management efforts, rehabilitating healthcare centers and schools, and deploying solar power supply to some faculties tertiary at already identified tertiary institutions to enable students study and prepare for lectures without disruptions.

“Security remains a top priority for my administration, with plans to reform the Neighborhood Watch and Forest Guards systems into a joint community services unit.”

He also announced the councils plans to set up a control room at the secretariat to monitor some key commercial and certain urban areas, and a 24/7 emergency hotline to ensure rapid responses to crimes and emergencies and ensure seamless coordination with conventional security forces.

While acknowledging the modest progress made in the past 100 days, Dr. Onoh reassured the people that “ every step take as an administration will be guided by the fundamental principles of transparency, accountability, and the pursuit of our collective good”.

“Together, we will ensure that Enugu North LGA becomes a beacon of progress, prosperity, and sustainable growth in every sector. Indeed, our tomorrow is here,” he assured.

The full statement reads,

Dear Ndi-Enugu North LGA, serving as your chairman over the last 100 days has been both a great honour and a resolute journey towards progress. I am deeply humbled by the unwavering support and trust I have received and enjoyed from our people through this time.
Since assuming office on the 2nd of October 2024, our focus has been clear: to accelerate growth and shared prosperity for businesses and residents by laying the foundations for achieving our key priorities. These include: (1) upgrading key infrastructure and developing our urban communities to create a modern and aesthetically appealing Enugu city; (2) complementing state efforts towards growing our economic strength by creating productive jobs, fostering a business-friendly environment and enhancing the ease of doing business in Enugu city; (3) improving the quality of life of our people through investments in healthcare, education, security, and social infrastructure; and (4) enhancing governance efficiency and accountability through digital solutions. Our vision for Enugu North aligns with the bold development agenda being pursued relentlessly by our Governor Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah.
Over the last three months we have recorded the following key but modest achievements:

1. Construction and asphalting of the 2.2km European Quarters Road, Hilltop, Enugu North LGA (45% completion).
2. Construction and asphalting of 400 meter Owa Street (St. Peters Road), Coal Camp, Enugu North LGA (80% completion).
3. Reconstruction and asphalting of Ukwa Street (Ihewuishi Ogui Nike Road), Off Presidential Road, Enugu North LGA (50% completion).
4. Reconstruction and asphalting of Chris-Chemist to Ogbete Main Market Road, Okpara Avenue, including the removal of the Chris-chemist round-about and road expansion to aid decongestion (100% completion)
5. Reconstruction and beautification of Chris-Chemist to Holy Ghost Median (Kerbs) (Ongoing).
6. Installation of solar powered CCTV along Chris-Chemist, Holy-Ghost and Ogbete axis to aid security and monitor the LGA’s decongestion efforts, (completed).
7. Purchase and installation of wire mesh along Chris- Chemist to Holy Ghost axis to delineate pedestrian lane, aid decongestion and eliminate roadside trading (50% completion).
8. Establishment of a mobile court for offenders to support the consolidated drive towards ending the gridlock caused by motorists and roadside traders along New Market, Chris Chemist, Holy Ghost and Ogbete Axis (100% completion).
9. Procurement of 500 pieces of 300 watts solar street lights for deployment across various wards of Enugu North LGA.
10. Completion and re-equipping of the Idume Community Health Centre, Enugu North LGA (40% completion).
11. Deployment of Solar streets lights across the council secretariate (completed)
12. Renovation of Enugu North LGA Multi-purpose city hall (ongoing)
13. Re-organization and formalization of the Enugu North LGA Neighborhood Watch Program to enhance community safety and security(completed).
14. Equipping of offices at the newly reconstructed Administrative Block, Enugu North LGA Secretariat (Completed).
15. Deployment of an e-collection platform to eliminate leakages and enhance optimization of the LGA’s revenue sources.
16. Development of a fully integrated LGA website to aid our transition to e-governance (ongoing),
17. Recovery of all LGA construction equipment.
    Let me reiterate our vision for development in the coming year.
    First, in infrastructure and urban renewal: our administration is committed to complementing ongoing state government’s efforts to enhance economic and social infrastructure and improve the aesthetic appeal of Enugu city. By aligning local government projects with those of the state, we aim to achieve greater efficiency, leverage economies of scale, maximize resources and yield greater benefits for our people.
     Aligned with the state government’s urban renewal drive and commitment to ensuring no road remains untarred in Enugu City, in the coming months, we will prioritize the construction, rehabilitation and beautification of existing roads, particularly in our urban communities.
     The council will procure mini waste collection trucks to complement the efforts of ESWAMA in the area of waste collection and disposal. These initiatives form part of our comprehensive strategy to maintain a clean and aesthetically appealing Enugu City all year round.
     The council will also support the state government’s efforts to expand electricity access in underserved urban communities. This will involve the procurement and installation of transformers in underserved areas.
     Invest in vocational and digital literacy trainings related to a wide range of occupational fields including software development, greenhouse farming, digital content creation etc. to improve the employability of our youths.
     Rehabilitate and re-equip existing healthcare centers, as well as already identified primary and secondary schools to guarantee improved service delivery in education and healthcare.
     Deploy solar energy in selected tertiary institutions within Enugu North LGA. This initiative will empower students to engage in their academic activities without the limitations posed by unreliable power supply. By providing uninterrupted access to electricity in faculty buildings, students will be able to prepare for lectures, study for exams, and complete assignments at any time of the day, fostering a more conducive learning environment.
    Security remains a central priority for our administration.
     We are committed to strengthening the effectiveness of the Neighborhood Watch and Forest Guards systems, and ensuring that they meet the peculiar needs of our urban communities by reforming them into a formal Joint Community Services Unit whilst maintaining the independence of each arm. This joint unit will be dedicated to working in harmony to provide essential community services including security and environmental surveillance in residential areas, and traffic control in commercial areas to foster a safer environment for all.
     We will procure security vehicles, advanced security gadgets, and deploy CCTV systems in key urban communities and commercial areas, complementing the state government’s efforts in surveillance and monitoring. A fully equipped control room will be set up at the council headquarters to ensure seamless security coordination across our 13 wards.
     Deploy security personnel and apparatus to key government facilities, particularly the 13 smart schools and primary healthcare centers currently under construction by the state government.
     Pilot a a dedicated 24/7 emergency hotline to enable prompt reporting of crimes, especially those in progress, ensuring swift response and coordination with security forces and enhanced safety for all our residents.
    In Agriculture the council will

 Collaborate with the state government to implement the farm estate program across the various wards of Enugu North LGA.
 Invest in urban farming as a solution to the limited agricultural space in our urban environment. We will focus on the emerging, yet under-explored area of horticultural greenhouse farming, with an emphasis on scaling production and promoting growth within this sub-sector. This initiative will aim to reduce our reliance on other regions for horticultural crops, enhance food security, and create job opportunities for our women and youth.
As we move forward in our administration, we recognize the modest progress we have made together, yet mindful that this is only the beginning of a much larger vision. The work we understand that the work done so far is a foundation for the broader transformation that lies ahead. we take the opportunity once again to reassure our people that every step we take as an administration will be guided by the fundamental principles of transparency, accountability, and collective responsibility as we strive to build a local government that is not only economically viable but also a true model of good governance. Together, we will ensure that Enugu North LGA becomes a beacon of progress, prosperity, and sustainable growth in every sector. Indeed, our tomorrow is here.
represents the beginning of a transformative journey for Enugu North Local Government Area, one that is rooted in a vision for progress, inclusivity, and long-term sustainability. With a strategic focus on critical sectors such as infrastructure, security, healthcare, and governance, we are aligning with the larger vision of our dear Governor Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah in laying the foundation for a future that reflects the aspirations of our people. The successful realization of this vision will not only depend on the plans we have set forth but also on the active engagement, cooperation, and support of all our stakeholders, including our residents, businesses, and partners.