By
ELEOGU, LUCKY NKEM, PhD, FCAI, MNIIA, DFILMMD, PMP
Department of International Relations and Diplomacy
Nigerian British University, Asa, Abia State
Email: eleogu.lucky@nbu.edu.ng
Beloved brothers and sisters of Ukwa West Constituency (Asa), particularly my respected brother, Elder Osinanwata Victor Nwankwoji, I have read with deep interest the various opinions expressed across platforms requesting a clear and verifiable scorecard of the Member representing Ukwa West Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Godwin Anyamigiobi Adiele (Dee Goddy).
As a scholar and stakeholder from this constituency, I consider it a civic responsibility to present an objective assessment supported by available data on his activities and performance.
This intervention does not foreclose alternative perspectives; rather, it seeks to enrich public discourse and encourage fact-based evaluation. Allegations of a purported amounts cited as allowances or allocations from the state government remain unsubstantiated and should be treated as speculative.
Hon. Godwin Anyamigiobi Adiele is a distinguished son of Obokwe Asa in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State. He is the fourth child of the late Mr. and Mrs. Adiele Ebere of Umundugu Obokwe Asa. His formative years were shaped by communal values of discipline, diligence, and service.
He attended Obokwe Central School where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate in 1974 and proceeded to Asa High School, earning the West African School Certificate in 1979. Between 1980 and 1984 he served with the Imo State Ministry of Community Development and Cooperatives, Owerri, an experience that introduced him to grassroots administration and public engagement.
In 1985, he gained admission into The Polytechnic Calabar where he studied Business Administration and obtained both the National Diploma and Higher National Diploma.
His professional career blossomed in the banking sector with Progress Bank Nigeria Plc and later Hallmark Bank Nigeria Plc, where he rose to the rank of Assistant Manager (Operations). Determined to deepen his managerial competence, he obtained a Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Management from Rivers State University of Science and Technology and subsequently a Master’s degree in Business Management from Imo State University.
Armed with this blend of experience and scholarship, he ventured into politics and was elected in 2019 to represent Ukwa West State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, where he is currently serving a second tenure.
Democratic representation attains meaning when authority is translated into protection, opportunity, and dignity for ordinary citizens. Since 2019, Hon. Adiele has sought to define leadership as a covenant with the vulnerable rather than a privilege of the powerful. His transition to the Labour Party symbolised not opportunism but a reaffirmation of a philosophy that places community welfare above partisan boundaries.
From the outset, his legislative journey has been shaped by the realities of oil-bearing communities; spaces often trapped between environmental hazards and institutional neglect. On the floor of the House he has consistently transformed local challenges into state action. When Ogwe Market was destroyed by fire, his motion compelled government to provide relief to affected traders.
During tensions in Okohia and Owaza following the alleged killing of soldiers, his timely intervention helped to avert reprisals and protect innocent lives. After the devastating oil spillage and inferno at Uzuaku that ruined farmlands, his legislative pressure led the NNPC to undertake fumigation and remediation works. Similar advocacy drew attention to the abandoned Uratta–Obokwe–Ugwati road and helped to de-escalate tensions along the Umudobia–Owaza pipeline corridor.
His motions have amplified the voice of the vulnerable: the death of Miss Ocheze at Inner Galaxy Company, which raised issues of staff welfare and local content compliance; the tragic demise of Nwamaka at Ugwati that attracted compassionate state intervention; the dilapidated state of Owaza Cottage Hospital; the two-year salary arrears of NEPL workers that were eventually cleared; and the security crisis at Obiakpu involving an NSCDC officer which ended with the safe return of displaced residents. Even matters of urban order such as the installation of identifiable street signage across Abia cities bear his imprint.
Beyond motions, he has engaged in structural law-making. His sponsorship of the bill for the domestication and implementation of the Local Content Law seeks to anchor economic justice for host communities. The proposed Abia State Oil and Gas Policy Centre aims to institutionalise research-driven engagement with the petroleum sector, while the Abia State Flood Insurance Policy Programme reflects a proactive response to climate risks. These initiatives portray a legislator who thinks beyond immediate politics toward generational security.
The measure of a representative, however, is most visible at home. Across Ukwa West, his constituency projects tell a human story. Scholarships granted to Asa sons and daughters have produced graduates from Abia State University and Ignatius Ajuru University, while others are currently studying at Ebonyi State University and the University of Port Harcourt. Obokwe Secondary School received digital teaching aids, renovation of its main hall, payment of fees for over one hundred students, and provision of books; reviving an institution once in decline.
In health and infrastructure, two health centres at Obokwe were renovated, a borehole provided at Owo Ala, classroom blocks attracted to Umuenene Obuzor, and multiple rural roads graded including Umuekechi–Obokwe, Obokwe–Umuiku Isi Asa, and Obokwe–Ugwati. The Obiakpu–Umuelechi link road was widened, market stalls erected at Obokwe, and a meeting hall built at Obehie Market.
Communities such as Umuko Ugwati received low-tension electric poles, while halls at Amaukwu Ezi Umuadienwe and Umuokeato Mkpukwe were upgraded. During the COVID-19 crisis, palliatives reached households through his initiative.
His empowerment philosophy recognises that dignity grows from livelihood. Motorcycles were distributed to constituents; artisans were trained in welding, tailoring, mechanics, POP, barbing, and electrical works with starter packs provided; and employment was facilitated for indigenes into the Abia State Civil Service. Acts of personal support including vehicles purchased for constituents and aides, financial assistance to families, and leadership in raising funds for the restoration of electricity in Asa, reflect a politics of presence rather than distance. His role in the Asa Think Tank further situates him as a strategic actor for collective progress.
Oversight has remained another pillar of his mandate. He has monitored projects, interrogated agencies on environmental remediation, and insisted that corporate operators respect host community rights. Drawing from his banking background, he approaches public finance with prudence and measurable benchmarks. Philosophically, his style mirrors the African ethic that leadership is trusteeship; the representative must carry the pain of the community as a personal burden.
Challenges undoubtedly remain: environmental recovery is incomplete, infrastructure needs outstrip resources, and the expectations of oil-producing communities continue to rise. Yet the trajectory of his service reveals a lawmaker who responds to crises with action and to opportunities with planning. His movement to the Labour Party, accompanied by a large following, suggests that constituents evaluate leadership not by party colour but by tangible impact.
In the unfolding story of Ukwa West, Hon. Godwin Anyamigiobi Adiele stands as a bridge between legislative authority and grassroots aspiration. His record from 2019 to date portrays a representative who measures politics by lives protected, roads opened, schools revived, and voices heard. Such is the enduring scorecard of a steward determined to ensure that democracy speaks the language of the people he serves.
In light of the foregoing, one can confidently attest that Hon. Godwin Adiele (Dee Goddy) has been active and impactful in the House, contrary to divergent opinions from various quarters. Although no human endeavour attains perfection, his scorecard reasonably places him at approximately 80% performance rating. We therefore appreciate him for a job well done and look forward to greater dividends of democracy.
Let Love Lead!
Asa Mmamma Nu!!
Dr. Eleogu, Lucky Nkem, FCAI, MNIIA
Ipu West, Owaza Ancient Kingdom
Ukwa West State Constituency, Abia State
05/02/2026
