Shedrack Chukwu Ogbogu, Chairman of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA), has signed the council’s 2026 appropriation bill into law.
In a statement released on the state government’s website on Tuesday night, the budget was described as the “Budget of Revival.”
Earlier in March, the Port City News (TCPN) reported that Ogbogu presented the proposal to the 9th ONELGA Legislative Council for deliberation and approval, with his deputy, Happiness Wokocha, alongside other senior council officials, in attendance.
The signing ceremony took place at the council secretariat, witnessed by the Leader of the 9th Legislative Council, Kenneth Nwadiaru; the Secretary to the Local Government (SLG), Ndulaka Onyedibia Oki; the Clerk of the House; councillors; political aides; members of the press; and security personnel.
Following the signing, the chairman reiterated his administration’s resolve to deliver tangible development across all wards in the area.
He also assured residents that ongoing projects would be completed on schedule, including the installation of an advanced drainage system within the secretariat and administrative complex, which is expected to be operational in the coming months.
Ogbogu further outlined additional initiatives targeted at improving living standards, particularly in key sectors such as infrastructure and social services.
To mark the milestone, he led top officials on a brief inspection tour of projects currently underway within the council premises.
Speaking earlier on the budget, the chairman identified three priority areas: human capital development, youth empowerment, and increased investment in education.
He added that the plan also makes provision for improved healthcare services, strengthened security, and critical infrastructure to sustain growth across the local government area.
