ONELGA Chair Approves N10m Empowerment Loan For Legionnaires’ Wives

In fulfillment of his commitment to the welfare of Legionnaires in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA), Chairman of the area, Hon. Shedrack Chukwu Ogbogu, has approved a ₦10,000,000.00 empowerment loan for their wives.

The Chairman disclosed this during his address at the parade ground while commemorating the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, an event attended by the Deputy Chairman, key council officials, legionnaires, and other well-meaning stakeholders from the LGA.

According to Hon. Ogbogu, the loan scheme will be coordinated through the Office of the Deputy Chairman and must be disbursed strictly to the rightful beneficiaries without any form of compromise.

He warned that any irregularities or acts of favoritism would attract the immediate withdrawal of the loan.

The Council Chairman emphasized that merely remembering the sacrifices of fallen heroes annually is insufficient, and stressed the need for meaningful actions beyond ceremonial speeches, including effective fundraising initiatives and economic empowerment programmes for families of deceased and living legionnaires.

He noted that such support would provide hope and encouragement to serving legionnaires, while strengthening their collaboration with military and paramilitary agencies in safeguarding the territorial integrity of ONELGA.

Hon. Ogbogu further acknowledged that successive administrations in the council have consistently supported legionnaires.

He said, “As a Council, we have done the little we could and will continue to show love and kindness to them within our lean resources. We remain committed to supporting these veterans who fought to preserve the sovereignty of our nation, and we welcome their partnership in the area of security.

“I call on all security agencies to cooperate with the legionnaires, to ensure peace and unity among residents and businesses in ONELGA, because with peace and unity, our LGA will be stronger and greater.”

In response, a representative of the legionnaires expressed profound gratitude to the Chairman and his team, offering prayers for God’s continued favour upon the administration and lasting peace in the LGA.

• Okon is the Information and Public Relations Officer, ONELGA.