Engineer Christian Okoyeudor has been unanimously elected as the President General of the Awgbu Progressive Union in Orumba North Local Government Area.
The election, held at Awgbu Abonato Town Hall under tight security, saw Engineer Okoyeudor emerge unopposed after his opponents, Mr. Alloysius Nduka and Uchenna Obiekwe, stepped down in his favor. Other elected members of the executive include Mr. Hyginus Ezene (Vice President General), Mr. Chekwube Ezealor (Secretary), and Mr. Martin Anosike (Assistant Secretary), among others.
In his inaugural speech, Engineer Okoyeudor pledged to uphold the community’s constitution and called for unity and support from the people of Awgbu to achieve their collective vision.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Ernest Ezeajughi, Chief of Staff to Governor Chukwuma Soludo and an indigene of Awgbu, expressed optimism about the community’s future under the new leadership. He highlighted Governor Soludo’s achievements and celebrated the return of peace to Awgbu following the election.
The peaceful election was overseen by officials from the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Community Affairs, as well as representatives from the Anambra State Association of Town Unions.