Leaders and residents of the seven villages that make up Amigbo in Nomeh-Unateze Community, Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, have expressed strong satisfaction with the administration of Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, pledging their unalloyed support for his leadership.
The declaration was made during the New Year cultural festival, popularly known as “Amigbo Day,” held at Community Primary School, Station Quarters, Nomeh.
The colourful and well-attended event, organised under the auspices of the Amigbo Nomeh-Unateze Unity Association, drew community leaders, stakeholders, friends of the community and cultural troupes, including the Okanga Cultural Troupe from Owo in Nkanu East LGA.
Speaking at the celebration, the traditional ruler of Nomeh, HRH Igwe (Lt. Col.) Okonkwo Mbah (rtd.), expressed delight at the success of the event and urged community members to always place the development of their homeland at the centre of their actions and decisions.
The monarch commended the Enugu State Government for the ongoing infrastructural projects in the area, describing them as impressive, solid and unprecedented in the history of the community.
“The ongoing road construction is a thing of joy. The Smart Green School and the Type II Primary Healthcare Centre all deserve commendation from our governor,” Igwe Mbah said.
Also speaking, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Mbah on Media (External Relations), Hon. Uche Anichukwu, praised the governor’s performance, particularly in Nomeh-Unateze and across Enugu State.
“Today, we are witnesses to the ongoing construction of the Nomeh–Mburubu–Nara Road, Nomeh–Uduma Road, and Court Mburubu–Nkerefi Road, not forgetting the Smart School and Health Centre in Nomeh,” Anichukwu said.
“I want to formally express the gratitude of the people of Nomeh-Unateze to the governor for the great work he is doing in Enugu State, in Nkanu land, and particularly in Nomeh-Unateze.”
Anichukwu said the community had every reason to stand firmly behind Governor Mbah, noting that Nomeh-Unateze had never experienced such a level of development and inclusion.
“Today, I am the Senior Special Assistant on Media (External Relations) to the Governor of Enugu State, courtesy of His Excellency. Today, Nomeh has produced a member of the ESUT Governing Council in the person of Prof. Ikenna Chukwu.
“Today, Nomeh has also produced the Chairman of the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission, Mr. Chijioke Okonkwo, and many more,” he said.
He urged residents to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), stressing that the 2027 general election would be a contest among communities to deliver the highest votes for Governor Mbah, whom he described as having no rival.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of Nomeh-Unateze Town Union, Dr. Chukwudi Anyianuka, said the event symbolised the unity of the community and reflected optimism about the consolidation of ongoing development efforts.
“We chose today to mark the fact that in 2026, given the ₦1.62 trillion budget already passed by the governor, Nomeh will benefit greatly. We expect to see more projects like the farm estate and many others,” Anyianuka said.
Chairman of the Amigbo Nomeh-Unateze Unity Association, Mr. Emmanuel Ani, said the celebration was an expression of gratitude to God for peace and preservation of lives in the community.
“The event is a mark of gratitude to God for keeping us, our children and our families alive, and for sustaining peace in our communities. It is also to celebrate our performing governor and honour our sons and daughters who have contributed greatly to the development of Nomeh-Unateze in general and Amigbo division in particular,” he said.
The cultural festival climaxed with the presentation of an Award of Recognition for Patriotic Service to Hon. Uche Anichukwu, in appreciation of his contributions to the community and Enugu State.
