Chief (Barr) R. U. K. Ohanta
Chief (Barr) Raphael Uzoh Kevinson Ohanta
“Nnayelugo I na Mgbidi Kingdom”
Residence: Plot 216, New Garriki Awkunanaw, Enugu, Nigeria
Village: Ifite, Mgbidi, Awgu LGA
Professional & Academic Details
- PROFESSION: Legal Practitioner
- QUALIFICATIONS
- First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC)
- West African School Certificate (WASC)
- LL.B. (Hons), University of Nigeria, Nsukka
- B.L., Nigerian Law School, Lagos
- Fellowship, Hospital Administration (FHAN)
- AGE: 79 years (as of 26 June 2025)
Community Service & Leadership
- Secretary, Mgbidi Town Union, Ibadan Branch
- Public Relations Officer, Mgbidi Town Union, Enugu Branch
- Chairman, Board of Governors, Mgbidi Technical College (1973–2005)
- President General, Mgbidi Town Union (1996–2005)
- Legal Adviser, Mgbidi Central Union, Enugu Branch
- Chairman, Mgbidi Stakeholders Forum
Key Achievements
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Reactivated Mgbidi Maternity Centre
As Secretary of MTU Ibadan Branch (with Late Richard Ifeji), secured donation of beds, mattresses, and linens. -
Upgraded to Technical College
As Chairman of Governors, transformed the former Community Secondary School into Mgbidi Technical College. -
Published First Almanac
As PRO of MTU Enugu Branch, launched Mgbidi’s inaugural town almanac.
TOWN-WIDE INFRASTRUCTURE
As President General of Mgbidi Town Union:- Established Nkwo Mgbidi Market
- Brought electricity to Mgbidi
- Upgraded the Maternity Centre to a Joint Hospital
- Protected Mgbidi lands from encroachment
- Ensured year‑round motorable access roads
- Streamlined chieftaincy conferment procedures
- Maintained peace and unity throughout the town
“A distinguished lawyer, tireless community leader, and true champion of progress in Mgbidi.”
