Eminent Citizens 

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

  1. Reactivated Mgbidi Maternity Centre
    As Secretary of MTU Ibadan Branch (with Late Richard Ifeji), secured donation of beds, mattresses, and linens.
  2. Upgraded to Technical College
    As Chairman of Governors, transformed the former Community Secondary School into Mgbidi Technical College.
  3. 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.”

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