By Joe-Praise Idoma
Residents of Ndiagu Agba community in Umuogudu Akpu Ngbo, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have expressed excitement following the commencement of a rural electrification project aimed at connecting the area to the national grid.
The project is being facilitated by Chief Barrister Tochukwu Ogalagu, popularly known as T-Man, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for the Ebonyi/Ohaukwu Federal Constituency in the 2027 general election.
The intervention, executed through the Zelunjo Empowerment Foundation, involves the installation of concrete electric poles across more than two kilometres to extend electricity supply to the community.
Community leaders said the project followed an appeal made to Ogalagu by residents just one week earlier.
The foundation’s delegation to the project site was led by Chief Onyeoma Kelechi-Agbo, the APGA candidate for the Ohaukwu South State Constituency seat in the 2027 elections.
Speaking during an inspection of the project, Kelechi-Agbo described Ogalagu as a grassroots-oriented leader whose interventions in education, youth empowerment and job creation had positively impacted lives across the federal constituency.
He said the electrification project underscored Ogalagu’s commitment to improving living conditions in rural communities.
“This intervention demonstrates Chief Ogalagu’s passion for inclusive development and his determination to ensure that rural communities are not left behind,” he said.
Also speaking, Pastor Chinedu Inyima commended Ogalagu for responding promptly to the needs of the people.
He noted that access to electricity would boost economic activities, improve security and enhance the quality of life for residents.
“This project will open up our community for development and create opportunities for small businesses to thrive,” Inyima said.
The Village Chairman, Mr Christopher Esheya; Chairman of the EDDC Community Committee, Mr Emmanuel Attah; Youth Leader, Comrade Uchechukwu Elom; and Women Leader, Mrs Lovina Odoh, described the electrification initiative as one of the most significant interventions undertaken in the community since the creation of Ebonyi State.
They pledged support for Ogalagu’s political ambition ahead of the 2027 elections and urged him to sustain his developmental efforts across the constituency.
Residents who turned out in large numbers to witness the commencement of the project celebrated with songs and chants, describing Ogalagu as a beacon of hope for the community.
Workers were seen installing concrete electric poles expected to extend power supply through adjoining communities, including areas leading to the country home of former Senator Anthony Agbo, who represented Ebonyi North Senatorial District.
The project is expected to improve access to electricity, stimulate economic growth and accelerate socio-economic development in the benefiting communities.
