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Aba North Chairman, Hon. Timothy Kalu Iheke, Welcomes Residents to 2026, Assures of Peace, Progress, and People-Centred Governance
The Executive Chairman of Aba North Local Government Area, Hon. Timothy Kalu Iheke, has warmly welcomed residents of the council area into the year 2026, expressing optimism, gratitude to God, and renewed commitment to grassroots development, peace, and prosperity.
In a New Year message released to mark the beginning of 2026, Hon. Iheke described the new year as “a new dawn of possibilities, renewed strength, and greater hope for Aba North,” urging residents to embrace unity, hard work, and responsible citizenship.
Reflecting on the outgoing year, the chairman noted that 2025 was a period that tested the resilience of the people but ultimately strengthened their resolve and unity.
According to him, the experiences of the past year have positioned Aba North for greater progress in the new year.
“The New Year is more than a change of date; it is a call to renew our faith, recommit to peace, embrace hard work, and uphold shared responsibility,” Iheke stated, emphasizing that Aba North must continue to choose progress over division and order over chaos.
Hon. Iheke reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to people-oriented governance, stressing that security of lives and property, youth empowerment, grassroots development, and improved service delivery would remain top priorities in 2026. He assured residents that his administration would continue working to create a safe and enabling environment where businesses can thrive and opportunities reach all wards of the local government.
The chairman also charged youths to channel their energy into creativity and productivity, described traders and artisans as the backbone of Aba’s commercial strength, and called on community elders to continue offering guidance and wisdom. He further urged all residents to reject violence, lawlessness, and actions capable of undermining collective progress.
Praying for the people, Hon. Iheke expressed hope that 2026 would bring good health, peace, economic breakthroughs, and divine protection to every household in Aba North.
He concluded by wishing residents a happy, peaceful, and prosperous New Year, reiterating that through unity and collective effort, Aba North would continue to move forward and succeed under his leadership.