100 Days of Impact: Mayor Allwell Ihunda Sets a Results-Driven Tone in Port Harcourt
✍️ Chidiebele Okoye Stephens.
Barely 100 days into his second tenure, the Mayor of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, Sir (Hon.) Allwell Ihunda, DSSRS, JP, has recorded a series of impactful interventions that underscore his commitment to inclusive governance, urban renewal and improved quality of life for residents.
From women empowerment and infrastructure renewal to flood control, sanitation and healthcare delivery, the Mayor’s first 100 days have been defined by action-driven leadership and people-focused policies.
A major highlight of the administration’s early achievements is the empowerment of 500 women across all 20 wards of Port Harcourt City with ₦100,000 business grants each, a move aimed at strengthening small businesses, supporting family livelihoods and deepening women’s participation in the local economy.
Below are the 10 remarkable projects and interventions of Sir Allwell Ihunda in his 100 days in office.
1. Women Economic Empowerment Programme:
The administration empowered 500 women entrepreneurs across all 20 wards of Port Harcourt City LGA with ₦100,000 business grants each.
The initiative was designed to strengthen women-owned small businesses, boost household income, reduce economic vulnerability and promote inclusive participation of women in local governance and economic development.
2. Reconstruction of Okija Street, Diobu
The Mayor approved and awarded the reconstruction of Okija Street in Diobu, addressing long-standing concerns over poor road conditions.
The project is expected to improve vehicular and pedestrian movement, enhance economic activities, reduce flooding caused by damaged road surfaces, and improve the overall living conditions of residents in the area.
3. Renovation of Public Primary Schools
To improve learning environments and support basic education, the administration commenced the renovation of dilapidated public schools, including:
Township Model Primary School, Moscow Road
State School, Elekahia (UBE Primary School)
The renovations aim to provide safer, more conducive classrooms, restore vandalised facilities and reaffirm government commitment to quality public education.
4. Renovation of the Mayor’s Lodge.
The Mayor’s Lodge underwent renovation to restore functionality, safety and structural integrity.
5. Flood Control and Drainage Intervention.
The administration launched targeted flood control projects to address persistent flooding in key areas, notably along the Elekahia–Rumukalagbor Link Road and adjoining streets.
Additional flood mitigation works were also carried out in Amadi-Ama and other flood-prone communities, helping to protect lives, property and businesses, especially during the rainy season.
6. Environmental Sanitation and Urban Clean-Up:
Mayor Ihunda introduced an intensified citywide sanitation campaign tagged:
“Operation Keep Port Harcourt Clean, Green and Beautiful.”
The initiative includes:
Regular environmental sanitation exercises
Cleaning of all flyovers and under-flyovers across the city
Removal of refuse and illegal dumpsites
The project aims to restore Port Harcourt’s cleanliness, improve public health and enhance the city’s aesthetics.
7. Capacity Building and Institutional Strengthening.
The administration organized capacity training programmes for:
Elected councillors, to enhance legislative effectiveness and governance delivery.
Members of the Port Harcourt media organization, to strengthen responsible reporting, public information dissemination and government; media relations.
These trainings are intended to build stronger institutions and promote transparency and accountability.
8. Free Medical Care Programme.
The Mayor initiated free medical care services for residents of Port Harcourt City, targeting thousands of beneficiaries, particularly the vulnerable.
The programme that will fully start in earnest is to improve access to healthcare and reduces the financial burden of medical treatment on low-income households.
9. Planned Free Medical and Surgical Mission.
In furtherance of improved healthcare delivery, the administration announced plans to partner with Ogbakor Ikwerre USA/Canada (OIUSA) to host a free medical and surgical mission.
The initiative is expected to provide specialized medical and surgical services at no cost to beneficiaries.
10. Inclusive Governance and Civil Service Welfare.
Beyond physical projects, the Mayor implemented inclusive appointments and prioritized the welfare of civil servants, fostering morale, productivity and stability within the local government workforce.
As Port Harcourt City reflects on these milestones, the first 100 days of Mayor Allwell Ihunda’s second tenure signal a governance approach anchored on compassion, service delivery and sustainable urban development setting the tone for what many expect to be a results-driven administration.
✍️ Okoye Chidiebele Stephens.
17/12/2025.