. places fight against insecurity, cultism on top priority
By Chuks Eke
A University Don and newly elected President-General of Unueri General Assembly, UGA, Unueri in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra state, Chijioke Nweke has pledged to wage war against insecurity and cultism in the area.
Nweke, a senior lecturer at Delta State University, Abraka campus, in his post election specch shortly after he was declared winner of the town union election, declared that henceforth his administration would no longer tolerate the activities of criminals and cultists in any part of the area.
Chairman of the electoral Committee, Magistrate Eugene Aghaebe had declared him winner of the election held at St. Mary’s Secondary School Field, Umueri, having polled 600 votes to defeat his rival, Fidelis Anaekwe who scored only 15 votes during the exercise.
Nweke who commended the general assembly for finding him worthy of filling the gap created by the expiration of the tenure of his predicessor, noted that apart from waging the war against insecurity and cultism, his administration would equally work assidously towards rapid development of the community.
Nweke who is also the Commander of Delta State Anti-Cultism Committee, also pledged to bring Umueri together and ensure peaceful coexistence among all the neighbouring communities.
“We will strengthen our security network and sensitize our youths against use of hard drugs”, said Nweke who later led a delegation of Umueri indigenes to the Palace of the traditional ruler of Umueri, Igwe Benneth Emeka on a courtesy call.
Responding, Igwe Emeka who gave him a royal blessing and charged him to work towards fulfilling his selection promises in the interest of the community, wished him a successful and fruitful tenure.
Meantime, Nweke has been sworn in to take over the mantle of leadership from the outgoing President-General of UGA, Chief John Mechie executive whose tenure has expired.
In a formal handover ceremony which took place at the Civic Center, Umueri, weekend, Mechie congratulated Nweke for his deserved victory during the town union election and urged his successor to ensure continuity in the trajectory of good governance in the Umueri Okebo ancient kingdom.
Mechie who served UGA from 2022 to 2026, noted that it had been a profound honour and privilege to serve the town union for four years, adding that the confidence reposed on him during his tenure had been one of the most significant responsibilities of his life.
Responding, Nweke lauded Metchiefor his credible performances during his tenure and assured him that his administration would build on his legacy achievements, particularly in the areas of security and social welfare of the people of Umueri.
