Bende Public Servants Endorse Anyaso, Confer ‘Ochiagha Bende’ Title

Bende Public Servants Endorse Anyaso, Confer ‘Ochiagha Bende’ Title.

Members of the Ikwuisii Public Servants Association (Bende South), Abia State Chapter, have endorsed the political aspirations of Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso ahead of forthcoming elections.

The endorsement was announced during a courtesy and solidarity visit to Dr. Anyaso, President and Founder of the Ofuji Foundation, at his country home in Igbere.

Speaking on behalf of the delegation, the Association’s Chairman, Robinson Onyemuwa, described Dr. Anyaso as an “illustrious son and political icon” with the vision and capacity to reposition the Bende Federal Constituency for sustainable development.

He noted that the Association, established on July 26, 2012, comprises public servants from various ministries, departments, and agencies, including the education, health, and judicial sectors, as well as institutions such as the Independent National Electoral Commission and the National Orientation Agency.

Membership also includes private sector workers.
According to Onyemuwa, the Association has over 3,000 active members across Abia State and is committed to promoting unity, civic engagement, and socio-economic development within Bende South and beyond.

He added that members have intensified grassroots mobilisation to encourage participation in the ongoing voter registration exercise, aimed at strengthening democratic participation and promoting credible leadership.

The group commended Dr. Anyaso’s philanthropic and humanitarian contributions across communities and urged him to formally declare his intention to contest the Bende Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives.

They also appealed for logistical support, including the provision of a vehicle, to enhance the Association’s operations.

The Association further highlighted the deplorable condition of the Bende–Ozuitem Road and called for urgent government intervention.

Responding, Dr. Anyaso expressed appreciation for the visit and the confidence reposed in him, assuring the delegation that their requests would receive due consideration.

He urged members to remain united and focused, stressing that success in the political process requires collective commitment, organisation, and resilience.

He disclosed that the issue of the Bende–Ozuitem Road had already been brought to the attention of Alex Chioma Otti, expressing optimism that rehabilitation work would commence after the rainy season.

Dr. Anyaso also revealed plans to deepen grassroots mobilisation through the establishment of over 100 structured support groups aimed at strengthening political participation and ensuring electoral success.

In a vote of thanks, the immediate past Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Bende LGA, Chijioke Azubuike, reaffirmed the Association’s commitment to supporting Dr. Anyaso’s political ambition.

The highlight of the visit was the conferment of the chieftaincy title “Ochiagha Bende” on Dr. Anyaso in recognition of his leadership, philanthropy, and contributions to community development.

Dignitaries at the event included the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Chijioke Nwankwo, alongside members of the Ofuji Movement Team.