JUSTIN; Aninri Celebrates as Prince Ugochukwu Nwanjoku Begins Renewed Term as Council Chairman

 

ENUGU — An atmosphere of celebration and goodwill enveloped Enugu as Hon. Prince Ugochukwu Stephen Nwanjoku formally assumed office for another term as Executive Chairman of Aninri Local Government Area.



The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Enugu State Government House today 30th September 2026 , following the September 26, 2026 local government election in which Nwanjoku was returned as chairman. Reports confirm that Governor Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah subsequently swore in the newly elected chairmen of the 17 local government areas of the state.

The occasion marked another chapter in





Nwanjoku's leadership journey and attracted goodwill from people across Aninri and beyond.

Aninri People Turn Out to Celebrate

Following the inauguration, sons and daughters of Aninri came out in large numbers at Oakland Hotel, Enugu, to celebrate with the chairman and share in the significance of the occasion.

The gathering brought together political leaders, government officials, entertainers, media personalities, business leaders, friends, associates and other distinguished guests.

Among those present were Barr. Lloyd Ikechukwu Ekweremadu, Enugu State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development; Hon. Magnus Nnaemeka Edeh, member representing Aninri Constituency in the Enugu State House of Assembly; Nollywood personality Ifeanyi Azodo; content creator Harrison Echezona Akpa, popularly known as Mazi Akpaka; and renowned Nollywood producer and director Rt. Hon. Sunday Olisemeka dgn, alongside numerous other guests from Enugu, Abuja and beyond.

Barr. Lloyd Ekweremadu's position as Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development is also confirmed by the Enugu State Government's official youth and sports platform. Hon. Magnus Edeh has likewise been publicly identified as the member representing Aninri in the Enugu State House of Assembly.

A New Chapter for Aninri

The celebration comes at a significant moment for Aninri, with expectations that the renewed administration will build on ongoing development efforts and continue working with the state government and stakeholders for the benefit of residents.

Governor Mbah, while addressing the newly sworn-in council chairmen, called for immediate action and emphasized the role of local governments as active partners in the state's development agenda.

For the people gathered in Enugu, however, the occasion was more than a political ceremony. It was an opportunity to celebrate one of their own and express goodwill as Prince Ugochukwu Nwanjoku begins another term of service.

As Aninri celebrates this new chapter, the message from his supporters and well-wishers remains clear: congratulations to Hon. Prince Ugochukwu Stephen Nwanjoku on his renewed mandate, with hopes for greater service, development and progress for the people of Aninri.

Congratulations, Your Honour. Aninri celebrates with you.

*Editorial note: There is no September 31, 2026; I have used the verifiable inauguration period around September 30, following the September 26 election. I also treated the attendance details you supplied as event information rather than independently verified claims where I could not find reliable online confirmation.*

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