Eze Aro, His Eminence Dr Eberechukwu Oji, has disclosed plans to illuminate the 19 villages in Arochukwu Kingdom through a laudable project known as ‘Light Up Aro’.
The monarch disclosed this during the second edition of “Ụbụbọ Eze Aro na Ụmụ Aro” held virtually on September 1, 2024.
His disclosure was in response to a question raised concerning electricity and power supply in Arochukwu Kingdom, which he said is of great interest to him.
His Eminence said: “We have set up a standing committee to oversee the Solar Electrification Project in all the 19 villages of Arochukwu.
“The project, which is tagged ‘Light Up Aro’, will see to it that Aro Okeigbo shines again!”
He continued: “If our streets are powered at night and our youths are engaged meaningfully, then crimes will drastically reduce.
“This Ikeji, the ‘Light Up Aro’ project will be launched with a mandate on the committee, which is made up of tested and trusted Ụmụ Aro, to ensure that ihe basara n’ali Aro,” he added.