Nwaubani conducted the inspection on Monday, August 17, 2026, alongside members of the Ikwuano Legislative Council led by the Chairman of the House Committee on Works, Hon. Akobundu Agumuo. Also in attendance were, the Ikwuano Commander of the Abia Vigilante Services, Obinna Austin, and the Abia Arise Local Government Secretary, Vin Ngwaogu.
The inspection provided an opportunity for the council leadership to assess the structural improvements carried out on the pavilion, particularly the roofing and reinforcement works. The project followed concerns over the previous roof, which had reportedly been blown off twice due to inadequate structural reinforcement and the poor quality of materials used in the original construction.
Speaking during the inspection, Mayor Nwaubani expressed satisfaction with the transformation of the pavilion, noting that the structure had previously fallen below the standard expected of a public facility. He said the condition of the old pavilion was embarrassing and inconsistent with the dignity of the local government administration.
According to Nwaubani, “The former pavilion was a disgrace to the local government. It was not befitting of a council that belongs to the people. The roof had been blown off twice because the structure was not properly reinforced. We could not continue to allow such a situation to persist.”
The Mayor explained that his administration deliberately approached the reconstruction with emphasis on durability rather than merely carrying out cosmetic repairs. He noted that the roofing framework had now been substantially reinforced, while solid windbreakers had also been installed to provide additional protection against harsh weather conditions.
He said, “What we have done is not simply to put another roof on the pavilion. We have gone back to address the weaknesses that caused the previous failures. The structure has been properly reinforced, the roofing has been done, and windbreakers have been provided. We are interested in a facility that will stand the test of time.”
Nwaubani further disclosed that the next phase of the intervention would involve retrofitting the pavilion to further improve its functionality, appearance and overall suitability for official and community activities.
The Mayor commended the councillors and other stakeholders who accompanied him on the inspection for their interest in ensuring that public projects within the local government meet acceptable standards. He stressed that the quality of public infrastructure should be a collective responsibility and not the burden of the executive alone.
He stated, “I am happy with what I have seen today, and I commend everyone who has contributed to this improvement. Our responsibility is to ensure that whatever we do with public resources is done properly. The people deserve value for their money, and we must be able to stand by the quality of every project we execute.”
The Mayor also advocated an ownership approach to the management and execution of public projects, urging political leaders and public officials to handle government facilities with the same commitment and sense of responsibility they would apply to projects personally owned by them.
“If leaders approach public projects with the mindset that these things belong to all of us, the quality will naturally improve. We must stop treating government property as nobody’s property. These facilities belong to the people, and we must protect them, maintain them and ensure that they serve their intended purpose,” Nwaubani said.
The councillors, led by Hon. Akobundu Agumuo, reportedly expressed satisfaction with the quality of the work, commending the Mayor for addressing the deficiencies that had previously compromised the pavilion. They also stressed the importance of proper supervision and the use of durable materials in the execution of public projects.
The intervention is part of the administration’s broader effort to improve the physical infrastructure and working environment of the Ikwuano Local Government Secretariat. With the completion of the roofing and reinforcement works, attention is now expected to shift to the retrofitting phase, which will further enhance the facility.
Nwaubani reiterated that his administration would continue to prioritise projects that have direct and lasting value to the people of Ikwuano, maintaining that public infrastructure must be constructed with durability, functionality and accountability in mind.
He added, “Our goal is not to do projects simply because we want to say we have done them. We want to see projects that the people can use, appreciate and preserve for many years. That is the standard we are setting in Ikwuano, and we will continue to uphold it.”