Engr. Jude Asogwa-KSJI Media Team

12/09/2026

Flagged for Victory: APC Hands Engr. Jude Asogwa the Mandate to Lead Nsukka Again

… _We can't be ungrateful to President Tinubu for making our son vice chancellor of UNN_ …. Engr. Jude Asogwa
.._Engr. Jude Asogwa is the best Chairman in Nigeria and the Chairman of all the Progressive Chairmen in the Southeast_...DG APC Progressive Chairmen.

…. _Smart schools will receive 80 computer sets per school from next week_ ... .SPA to the governor on education.

…. _Nkanu cannot be greedy to go for 12 years against our brother zones_ …APC national vice chairman south.. Dr Ben Nwoye.

…. _December empowerment will be first of its kind since 1960, South East will witness turbulence of empowerment in Enugu North Senatorial Zone_ ... .Sen Ikeje Asogwa.

Enugu State local government council election has been slated to hold on 26th of September, 2026. In a bid to harness victory by the All Progressive Congress (APC), the party began its campaign for a while now and today it was the turn of Nsukka local government area. This flag-off rally was tremendously attended. Such grand style attracted heavyweight stakeholders, some of these stakeholders who graced the event are the national vice chairman of APC Dr Ben Nwoye, the South East zonal woman leader of the party Mrs Oby Arji, the Enugu State chairman of the party Dr Martin Chukwunwike, Senator representing Enugu North Senatorial Zone Sen Ikeje Asogwa, House members Hon Chidi Obeta member representing Nsukka/Igbo Eze South federal constituency, Rt Hon Dennis Agbo member representing Igbo-Eze North/Udenu federal constituency, former secretary to the state government Dr Dan Shere, former chairman of PDP Engr Vita Abba, APC state secretary Hon Chukwudi Nnadozie, SPAs to the governor, Hon Mrs Chinyere Onyisi, Hon Chief Tony Ugwu, Honourable commissioner for Health Prof. George Ugwu, State House of Assembly members Hon Pius Ezugwu of Nsukka East, Hon Malachy Onyechi of Nsukka West, Hon Chukwuma Ekwueme of Uzo-Uwani, former House members, former commissioners, former council chairman, SSAs to the governor and many revered stakeholders.

It was a thunderous rally with various support groups, councillorship candidates and party faithful. As it was held at Nsukka Township Stadium with over five thousand sitting capacity, the venue was filled up by different groups and traditional music.

The highlights of the rally were the welcome speech by the council chairman Engr Jude Chinedu Asogwa, he emphasized so much on mega developments recorded in his first tenure ranging from security, road Infrastructure, electricity, pipe borne water, markets and so on. The city mayor used the opportunity to appreciate our amiable Governor for his disruptive developmental strides across the wards in the state, the ease of transportation network and meaningfully on his roles in ensuring that Nsukka zone got her illustrious son - Prof Simon Ortuanya as Vice Chancellor of University of Nigeria, Nsukka. In his remarks he said “We can't be ungrateful to President Tinubu for making our son vice chancellor of UNN” as to buttress the role of the governor in attracting the favour of Mr President to such a big opportunity. The council chairman made it clear that all the party faithfuls will ensure the victory of APC candidates come 2027 election. At the end of his speech, the national director of progressive chairmen took the floor and appreciated the various projects the council chairman did and ongoing at various communities, wards and streets of Nsukka. He also announced that by the month of October, Hon Engr Jude Chinedu Asogwa, the council chairman of Nsukka local government will be inaugurated as the chairman of All Progressive Chairmen in the South East. In affirmation, Honourable commissioner for Health spoke to the multitude and used the opportunity for health awareness and campaigns, the former commissioner for Housing and currently SPA to the governor on political matters Enugu North Hon Barr Peter Okonkwo(Ohamadike) took over and highlighted the need for continuity and progressive movement through strong believe of party candidates, at the same time, the SPA to the governor on education, Hon Mrs Chinyere Onyisi reassured the resumption of digital education across the smart schools by this September, in her speech she said “Smart schools will receive 80 computer sets per school from next week”. It is a strong message on the progress of Smart learning across the state. APC national vice chairman South Dr Ben Nwoye emphasized on the need for party members to beware of various political deceits by opposition parties, ranging from the gullible mantra of “I will do one tenure", he said “Nkanu cannot be greedy to go for 12 years against our brother zones". That such message should be ignored and taken as nothing.

In the same vein, the senator representing Enugu North Senatorial Zone, Sen Ikeje Asogwa thanked the masses for turning up for the flag-off, he used the opportunity to appreciate the zone for voting him massively in the June 20 By-election. He assured Enugu North zone that a massive empowerment is on the way by December. In his words, he communicated “December empowerment will be first of its kind since 1960, South East will witness turbulence of empowerment in Enugu North". The senator made it clear to the party faithfuls to continue to believe in the system as things are being put in place to ensure good governance.

The ovation became high through handing over the party flags to councillors’ candidates and chairmanship candidate with his deputy by the state chairman of the party - Hon Dr Martin Chukwunwike who was ushered to the podium by the state secretary of the party - Hon Chukwudi Nnadozie.

In the chairman's acceptance speech, he thanked the party for finding him worthy to run for a second term, that he will not fail his people and will continue the development of the local government from the already set pace he said.

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11/09/2026

The campaign flag-off of Engr.
Jude Chinedu Asogwa-KSJI, Nsukka Local Government Chairman, live @ Nsukka Stadium...

09/09/2026

Ahead of September 11 Campaign Flag-Off, Engr. Jude Asogwa Hosts APC Stakeholders in Nsukka, Charges Party Faithful on Victory

The Nsukka Council Chairman, Engr. Jude Chinedu Asogwa, KSJI, hosted all the various APC stakeholders to inform the party about the upcoming council election campaign flag-off for the APC in Nsukka LGA.

Present at the meeting were the executives of the APC in Nsukka Local Government, led by the Local4 Government APC Chairman, Hon. Chris Ezema; the Enugu North Zonal APC executives, led by Hon. Fabian Onah (Okanume); past and present party political office holders from the local government; the party’s flag bearers in the forthcoming state and council elections; and other important members of the party within the local government.

Speaking at the event, Engr. Jude Asogwa appreciated the stakeholders for their efforts for the party and utilized the platform to inform stakeholders about the party’s election campaign flag-off coming up on the 11th of September. He admonished the party faithful to be steadfast, active, and ensure that the party maintains victory in the upcoming poll. He further stated that various measures have been put in place to ensure a hitch-free outing on the 11th.

Also speaking at the event were Hon. Chris Ezema and Hon. Fabian Onah (Okanume), who also joined the council chairman to admonish party stakeholders and the faithful to ensure victory for the party, ensuring victory for all the party’s flag bearers from the presidency down to the ward council.

On the 11th of September 2026, the APC Enugu State will officially flag off the APC Nsukka local government election campaign for the 2026 council election . Engr. Jude Chinedu Asogwa, alongside the 20 ward council flag bearers, will be officially handed the party’s flag to represent the party in the forthcoming council election.

The event will take place at the Nsukka Township Stadium and will start at 10:00 AM in the morning. Also, all the support groups affiliated with the APC Nsukka Local Government will be inaugurated on that day, together with the five-man polling unit executives of the party.

The event is a come-one, come-all event, as all party faithful are expected to be present.






JA Media

05/09/2026

PM4PM: Engr. Jude Asogwa Plays Host as Igbo-Etiti, Udenu and Nsukka Stand Tall for Peter Mbah

The Adada House compound was filled to capacity as a mammoth crowd from the three local government areas of the Enugu North Senatorial Zone converged for the unveiling of the Sensitization and Mobilization Rally organised by PM4PM (Peter Mbah For Peter Mbah) on 4th September, 2026. PM4PM is the grassroots movement mobilizing support for Governor Peter Mbah's re-election bid.

The event drew the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, alongside serving commissioners in the state government, past and present political office holders at both state and local government levels, incoming and serving council chairmen, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and residents from across the Enugu North Senatorial Zone.

Welcoming members of PM4PM, the Nsukka Local Government Area Chairman, Engr. Jude Chinedu Asogwa, KSJI, thanked the people for their overwhelming show of support for the Governor, whom he described as having been resolute in driving the state's development agenda. He noted that campaigning for the Governor's re-election had been made considerably easier by the weight of his administration's achievements, citing the Smart Green Schools initiative and the Type-2 Healthcare Centres programme; under which Nsukka Local Government Area received 21 facilities instead of the originally planned 20, after an inadvertent duplicate was built in one ward and the Governor graciously approved its retention.

He further highlighted the ongoing 44.1-kilometre Abakpa–Opi–Nsukka dual carriageway, the ongoing Mechanic Village project Road, and the Enyimuchiri and Ugwuechara Road projects, among other developmental initiatives ongoing across the state. The Chairman urged residents to turn out en masse and vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC) at every level in the forthcoming general election.

Other dignitaries who spoke at the event commended the Governor's performance in office, called for continued support for his administration, solicited for more projects, and pledged their commitment to mobilizing voters for the party's victory at the polls.

Also speaking at the event, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia thanked the people for their unflinching support for the Governor and charged PM4PM's Local Government, Ward, and Polling Unit Marshalls, along with the wider gathering, to ensure that victory is delivered for the APC in the upcoming election.






JA Media

02/09/2026

Electrification Achievements Under Engr. Jude Asogwa

In his almost two years in office, Engr. Jude Asogwa has recorded the following achievements in the electricity sector:

1. Electrification of Ibagwa-Agu community
2. Electrification of Aku Road Market
3. Revitalization of the Isi Engine Opi, Akaibute Lejja, and Nkwor Lejja Rural Electrification Project
4. Electrification projects at Amaji Umakashi and Odoru Nsukka
5. Disbursement of transformers to eight communities, including Umakashi, Ogba-Agu Obukpa, Ibeku Opi, Alor-Uno, Akpa/Ozzi, Eziani, Odoru, and Ihe-Agu Nru
..among other notable achievements.

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31/08/2026

Deepening Engagement and Inclusivity: Engr. Jude Asogwa Inducted into UNN Senior Staff Club as Council Chairman Moves to Entrench Working Relationship Between Nsukka LGA and UNN

The Chairman of Nsukka Local Government Area, Engr. Jude Chinedu Asogwa, KSJI, was on today, 31st August 2026, inducted into the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) Senior Staff Club, in recognition of his sustained drive to deepen collaboration between the council and the university it hosts. The Chairman has consistently championed a working relationship that ensures the intellectual resources domiciled within the citadel of learning are harnessed for the development of the academic city.

Speaking at the induction ceremony held at the Senior Staff Club, the Chairman reaffirmed his administration's commitment to strengthening the bond between Nsukka Local Government and the university community, noting that several areas of partnership have been identified to ensure the council derives optimal benefit from hosting the institution. "My administration has made it necessary that the university participates in the security meetings of the council area, because the university is Nsukka, and Nsukka is the university," he stated. He further commended the Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, for his transformative leadership, describing him as unrelenting in his drive to reposition the university.

The Chairman also disclosed that the university stands to be among the foremost beneficiaries of Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah's transformational education agenda, particularly the construction of Smart Green Schools across the state, noting that as the quality of foundational and secondary education improves, the university will in turn graduate an even higher calibre of students.

In his welcome remarks, the President of the Senior Staff Club, Prof. Innocent Nnamchi, commended the Chairman for his tireless efforts toward the development of Nsukka Local Government, describing his achievements as self-evident. "You are the first council chairman who has tirelessly sought collaboration with the university, and I know this stems from your love for development and your recognition of the immense potential our university holds," he remarked, while also commending the pace of educational advancement in Nsukka and congratulating the council chairman for being the first Nsukka LGA chairman to be inducted into the club .

The event drew wide attendance from across the university community, providing a valuable platform for interaction between government functionaries and university staff. The formal induction of the Chairman into the club stood as the highlight of the occasion, with both parties pledging continued engagement to ensure the partnership is fully maximized.









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30/08/2026

27/08/2026

Hope at Sight: Engr. Jude Asogwa Tours Community Secondary School Umabor, Assesses Dilapidation, Charts Path to Restoration

The Chairman of Nsukka Local Government Area, Engr. Jude Chinedu Asogwa, KSJI, on Tuesday led a high-level assessment tour of Community Secondary School Umabor, in direct response to growing concerns raised by community over the deteriorating state of the institution's infrastructure.

The Chairman, accompanied by members of his council team and a technical team of engineers, was received by the school's Principal, Mr. Ugwoke Martins, who conducted him through the school premises for a firsthand inspection of the classroom structures.

Speaking during the visit, Engr. Jude Asogwa explained that the assessment was prompted by reports from concerned community members who had drawn his attention to the school's condition. "Today I came with my council team and also team of engineers to inspect the school after receiving information from the community on the nature of the school," he said. "We have seen some dilapidated structures, and also classroom blocks provided by the state government through ENSUBEB and PPSMB to give the school new classroom blocks."

The inspection revealed a mixed picture: sections of the school still bear the marks of neglect and age, while new classroom blocks delivered under the state government's education intervention programmes stand as evidence of ongoing progress. The Chairman's presence on ground signalled his administration's commitment to education, in line with the State Governor's ambition of ensuring that education is prioritized in the state and development driven down to the communities.

Beyond the physical inspection, the Chairman engaged the Principal in an extensive discussion on strategic partnerships between the local government, the host community, and the school's old students association, aimed at sustaining the institution's facilities and preserving its academic legacy for generations to come.

Engr. Jude Chinedu Asogwa further used the occasion to encourage residents on raising concerns about public infrastructure and community welfare, urging that such advocacy be channelled through appropriate means and devoid of bias reportage.







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