Ibenaku Onoh

Yesterday, what began as an ordinary workday turned into one of the most touching and humbling moments of my life.

I was pleasantly surprised by the beautiful birthday celebration organized by the hardworking staff, appointees, and members of NULGE of Enugu North Local Government Area in celebration of my birthday. The love, prayers, kind words, and genuine show of affection were truly uplifting and indeed convinced me further that our little efforts at living life right, leading with kindness, and staying committed to service are indeed felt and appreciated.

To hear such heartfelt tributes from people I work with daily, people I regard not just as colleagues but as family, was a reminder that leadership is ultimately about people, service, relationships, and shared purpose.

I sincerely thank our Head of Personnel Management, Mr. Nnamchi, the NULGE Chairman, Comrade Vin Eneje, and everyone who took time to pray, speak, celebrate, and make the moment so memorable.

My appreciation also goes to my Deputy Chairman, Hon. Echezona Ugwu; the Secretary to the Local Government, Dr. Chukwuemeka Aroh; the APC Chairman of Enugu North LGA, Hon. Ernest Onuoha; Hon. Chijioke Diogo; political appointees, stakeholders, and every member of the Enugu North family who joined in celebrating with me.

I remain inspired by your love and support, and even more committed to serving with humility, dedication, and purpose as we continue to work together to deliver meaningful development to our people in line with the vision of Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah.

Thank you for making this chapter of my life truly memorable. I am deeply grateful.

Tomorrow is Here.

CHAPTER 39: Officially the last year of my 30s.

Today, I pause with a heart full of gratitude to reflect on the journey so far.

My story began here in Enugu, in Enugu Ngwo, where I spent my childhood and teenage years.

It was here that I first learnt life’s basic values, the importance of family, community, faith, resilience, kindness, and hardwork. The memories of those early years as a young NWATA ENUGWU shaped me in more ways than I understood at the time.

Then came my 20s, a decade I spent mostly in London, far away from home. Those years taught me independence, resilience, responsibility, and survival. More importantly, they taught me one of life’s hardest but greatest truths: that your life is truly your responsibility and, ultimately, you are indeed responsible for your life choices. That you must find strength within yourself, trust God through uncertainties and keep moving forward even when the path ahead is unclear.

Then came my 30’s. My 30s brought me back to Enugu, HOME, where it all began, and for that, I am deeply grateful.

Returning home and serving in the capacities I have done gave me something priceless: the opportunity to contribute, in my own way, to the growth of my community, my Local Government Area, and Enugu at large.

It has been a decade of mixed experiences, lessons, service, building friendships, successes, disappointments, stretching, and above all, internal growth and resilience of mind.

I have experienced success and I have experienced failure, and somewhere along the journey, I learnt an important truth: both are an integral part of my life story. Success teaches, failure humbles, and together they have shaped my person and helped my mental growth.

I have found peace in understanding that life is not always perfect, that not every prayer is answered immediately or even ever answered, not every door opens when you knock, and not every plan unfolds the way we imagined.

Yet, through every high and every low, I remain eternally grateful, grateful for being alive and for everything God has done for me.

I thank God every day for surrounding me with the most loving and kind family who continue to love, support, and stand by me through life’s uncertainties.

Along the way, I have also made friends who have become family. Met Bosses who have become Mentors and Guardians, contributing in immeasurable ways in shaping my life path. For this I am deeply grateful.

And so, as I gradually log out of my 30’s, my heart is filled with contentment and gratitude. I am grateful for the life journey, for the memories created so far, for the lessons learnt, for moments of victory, for disappointments and failures that eventually became Gods direction to better paths, for family, for friends, and for every person God brought to shape my life path in my 30’s.

I do not know what the future holds, but I am grateful for the road travelled, I say thank you to everyone who has contributed, in one way or another, to the experiences, lessons, and story of this remarkable decade.

Above all, Chapter 39 is beyond celebrating another year, it is about celebrating living through a decade, embracing life, learning life’s lessons and accepting the uncertainties of life.

I pray for the grace to remain committed to the journey of becoming a better version of myself each day, wiser, kinder, stronger, more intentional, and more grounded in faith and internal convictions.

With every lesson, every success, every setback, and every blessing, I choose to keep learning, unlearning, growing through it all and trusting God all the way.

I’m looking forward to stepping into the 4th Floor.

DR. IBENAKU HARFORD ONOH.
01-06-2026

Today, May 29, 2026, marks three remarkable years of visionary leadership, bold governance, and unprecedented transformation under the administration of His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, the Executive Governor of Enugu State.

On behalf of the good people of Enugu North Local Government Area, I heartily congratulate our indefatigable, result-driven, and project-oriented Governor on this historic milestone.

Your Excellency, the speed, impact, and scale of development witnessed across Enugu State within just three years clearly reflects purposeful leadership and uncommon commitment to excellence.

From massive infrastructural development to revolutionary strides in education, healthcare, security, transportation, tourism, economy, and technology, your administration has successfully positioned Enugu State as a rising model of modern governance and sustainable development in Nigeria.

Indeed, Ndi Enugu have seen your works, felt your impact, and identified with your vision, a confidence clearly reflected in the overwhelming support and acceptance you continue to enjoy across the State.

Your Excellency, your leadership has inspired confidence, and laid a solid foundation for a greater Enugu State. Indeed without doubt, the future remains brighter under your watch.

Congratulations, Your Excellency, on an impactful and highly successful three years in office.

Tomorrow is Here.

Signed:
Dr. Ibenaku Onoh
Executive Chairman,
Enugu North Local Government Area.

Thanks to my Enugu North LGA APC family

Yesterday, 26th May 2026, the APC family in Enugu North LGA spoke with one voice as I was unanimously elected the APC Chairmanship Candidate for Enugu North Local Government Area during our party primaries, with a total of 32,533 votes across the 13 wards.

My heartfelt gratitude goes to our dear Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for his visionary leadership, unwavering support, and firm commitment to giving young people the opportunity to participate meaningfully in governance at all levels. Under his leadership, the APC family in Enugu State has truly become one united family where peace, understanding, and mutual respect thrive at all levels.

I specially appreciate the Returning Officer for yesterday’s election, Hon. Prince Engr. Ejike Itodo, and members of the electoral team for the peaceful, transparent, and successful conduct of the exercise across the 13 wards.

I equally appreciate our party leaders, stakeholders, supporters, ENSIEC officials, and all APC stalwarts whose efforts contributed to making yesterday’s exercise peaceful, seamless, and rancour free.

This overwhelming support is deeply appreciated and will never be taken for granted. Together, we move forward united in our shared commitment to progress and victory.

Tomorrow Is Here.

As we mark this year’s children’s day, I joyfully celebrate the children of Enugu North Local Government Area and beyond as our pride, hope and future.

I believe that every child carries a dream, a light, and the potential to shape a better tomorrow. Let us therefore continue to protect, nurture, educate, and inspire them to grow into responsible leaders and great ambassadors of our society.

To every child in Enugu North LGA and beyond I say keep dreaming, keep believing, and never stop shining. The future belongs to you.

Happy Children’s Day to all our wonderful children!

Tomorrow is Here.

Dr. Ibenaku Harford Onoh
Executive Chairman, Enugu North LGA

On behalf of the Government and good people of Enugu North Local Government Area, I heartily congratulate our Muslim brothers and sisters on this sacred celebration of faith and devotion.

As the blessed season of Eid Al-Adha is celebrated across the world, may the spirit of sacrifice, obedience, peace, and unity continue to strengthen our communities and inspire us toward greater love for one another and lasting peace to every home.

Eid Al-Adha Mubarak

Dr. Ibenaku Harford Onoh
Executive Chairman, Enugu North LGA