Barr. Enekwechi Onyimba
Chief (Barr.) Enekwechi Onyimba
Residence: Chaka Crescent, Independence Layout, Enugu
Village of Origin: High Centre, Ogwugwu
Professional & Personal Details
- Profession: Legal Practitioner
- Qualifications: LL.B., B.L.
- Date of Birth: 15 November 1963
Community Service Contributions
- Founder: Mgbidi Leaders of Thought – raised millions of naira for Mgbidi development
- Road Projects (Sponsored):
- Linking Isiyi Road, Isiuga, and Ogba villages
- Connecting Ogba and Nhemu Ogba
- Ofelite Ring Road
- Internal link roads in Ogwugwu village
- Education Development: Facilitated establishment of a model school in Ogwugwu
- Sports Infrastructure: Reconstructed and remodeled the Mgbidi football field
- Trunk B Road: Constructed link from High Centre Ogwugwu to Ezioha and on to Mmaku
- Ezioha–Adani Road: Built connection from Ezioha to Adani
- Major Road Initiative: Completed 85% of a 6 km road from Ezioha to Isiyi–Awgu Road
- Additional Philanthropy: Numerous other development and humanitarian efforts
Signature Projects
- Modern Bus Stop & Cinema Display: Donated the first modern bus stop with TV display at the Mgbidi Town center, commissioned under Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, in honour of the late Igwe Onyeagwa.
- Statue of Justice I.A. Umezuruike: Erected in full judicial regalia at the entrance of Ofelite football field.
Traditional Title & Recognition
Conferred with the title Akaekpuchi Onwa on 24 November 2002—making him the oldest living High Chief in his age bracket—and officially registered as Onwa na Mgbidi.
A visionary legal practitioner and tireless philanthropist, Barr. Enekwechi Onyimba’s contributions have transformed Mgbidi’s infrastructure, education, and community life.
