History was recorded on Saturday 21st August 2021 amidst jubilation as Okpogho Community, an ancient kingdom in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, rises to the occasion of self-help while anticipating Government’s intervention.
The Okpogho Youths General Association (OYGA) under the able leadership of Mr. Sylvester Chikere Enezu successfully galvanized the Community youths
from all over the country and in diaspora for the epouch making maiden meeting.
Mbanito Village was carefully chosen to host the meeting to avail members opportunity to know the village which is grossly inaccesible due to bad road. It was also meant to ignite the drive for developmental strategies as well as show solidarity to our brothers living there in boredom and isolation of government rural infrastructural presence.
The brand new youth organ with over 200persons in attendance, vowed to change the narrative of sitting and waiting for the government. The meeting reviewed the Agricultural endowment and potentials that have been abandoned, her rich minerals, and the pitiable state of her roads as well as other basic amenities. On this stance, a Clarion call was made to for development funds, and over 2million naira was instantly raised and donations to continue even after the meeting.
Speaking at the meeting, Prince Godspower Chimereze, an aide to the Government of Enugu State pointed out the need for Okpogho youths to get more involved in Politics and fundamentally ensure that they enroll in the ongoing Continuous Voter’s Registration exercise. He further noted that if the State Government would have time out with the Community, she would harness potentials of immense value to the State and also extend her hands of rural development to Okpogho Community, especially Mbanito Village.
Chief Engr. Chukwudi Agu appreciated the security apparatus of the State for her 24/7 prompt response to security calls which has remained an undeniable reason for the existence of Mbanito Okpogho village though cut off from development by amendable but deplorable roads. He also thanked the Traditional Ruler of the Community HRH Igwe Chimereze Linus Pius for his leadership wisdom, patience and tolerance that has maintained peace against all odds across the five villages of the community.
Hopefully before December 2021, with the much anticipated intervention/support from the Peace Loving Governor of Enugu State Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and the People’s Mayor of Ezeagu LGA Hon. Chukwudi Ani, Okpogho will feel the impact of the government on her roads.
