IT’S TIME FOR THE YOUTHS AND I LOVE YOUR COURAGE AND SELFLESSNESS: CHIEF BOCO IBE TELLS IKENNA UKWA
…Commends Him For His Community Development Initiatives
A prominent Abiriba Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, Chief Boco Ibe has commended the courage and achievements of Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria.
Chief Boco Ibe, CEO of Bovibes Entertainment, made the commendation during a familiarization visit by Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa to his country home in Abiriba, Ohafia LGA, Abia State, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He described Ukwa as a goal-getter and friend of the masses who has achieved significant milestones despite not holding an elected political position.
Chief Boco Ibe thanked Ikenna Ukwa for remembering Abiriba community by installing solar powered street lights in Abiriba and promised to support young men like him, who are courageous and selfless. He urged Ukwa to continue his good work and assured him of further communication and partnership for the betterment of Arochukwu/Ohafia federal Constituency.
“I just humbly appreciate you for this visit. I am also motivated to listen to you. I am not a politician but I support people when I see they can help our community. Today, when I see people vie for election, I first of all look for the age bracket. And your age bracket is very acceptable to me. This is our time, time for the youths. So, if Chief Ikechi Anya said you are the man who is most qualified and the best to represent us, I will believe him before I believe another person. However, we are going to open communication . Your visit here today is a remarkable one and I must thank you for having the courage to do the work. Together, we can, he affirmed”.
In addition, Chief Boco said, “Whatever you have been doing for Ohafia, and Arochukwu LGAs, may God bless you and continue to do more because our people need and deserve more.
Earlier, Chief Ikechi Anya, an APC Chieftain from Abiriba, in his remark lauded Ikenna Ukwa’s foresight and humility, which has endeared many to him. He said Ikenna Ukwa has proven to be the best among his contemporaries with his charisma and tireless efforts in impacting positively to the society.
“We haven’t started yet, and Ikenna Ukwa has installed solar-powered street lights in Abiriba and other clans in Arochukwu and Ohafia LGAs. He did it quietly as a Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria and has always had Abiriba’s interest at heart.”
Chief Ikechi stated that Ikenna Ukwa deserves every support and encouragement. He urged Chief Boco to align with his project, adding that Ikenna Ukwa has been accepted as a strong contender for elective position in the Federal Constituency.
In his speech, Ikenna Ukwa reeled out his projects which includes the Installation of more than nine sets of solar-powered street lights in Arochukwu and Ohafia LGAs, Facilitation of school hostel and classroom block construction and distribution of educational materials to schools in Ohafia LGA, including academic support to pupils and students in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions, free medical outreaches, support to farmers, petty traders, and massive Empowerment to the youths, women, and the disabled across the Federal Constituency
Chief Ikenna Ukwa thanked his host for the warm hospitality and assured Abiriba community of his commitment to working with Senate President Goodwill Akpabio to deliver projects that will benefit Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency.
“I have come here as a humble young man, to familiarize with you because I have heard a lot about your reputation and what you have done for Abiriba community,” Ukwa said. I believe in inclusive and equitable representation, and I assure you that I will do more if given the needed support.”
