As Local Government Areas in Imo State are benefitting from the revolution in quality road infrastructure of the 3-R Shared Prosperity Government, the Imo State House Of Assembly has urged Governor Hope Uzodimma to direct the construction of some roads in Ikeduru local government area.

This is the outcome of the House Plenary on Thursday 02/10/2025.

Moving the Motion entitled, MOTION URGING HIS EXCELLENCY DISTINGUISHED SENATOR HOPE UZODIMMA TO DIRECT THE CONSTRUCTION OF SOME ROADS IN IKEDURU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, the Chief Sponsor and Member Representing Ikeduru State Constituency, Hon Chief Johnleoba Iheoha, explained that lack of motorable roads in some communities in Ikeduru have hindered economic growth, social development and access to basic services.

Hon Johnleoba, however, commended Governor Uzodimma for solving the problems of bad roads on major roads that passed through Ikeduru, especially, Ekemele road, which remained impassable for many years and was abandoned by previous administrations. According to the only voice from Ikeduru State Constituency, in the Imo State House Of Assembly, *”Governor Uzodimma has solved the Ekemele Challenge, such that it now takes just 10 minutes to get to the State capital, Owerri, from any part of Ikeduru, unlike what was obtainable before. Nevertheless, some of the internal roads in our communities are difficult to access, due to many years of neglect by past administrations, and as a result, have hindered economic growth and social development. The communities of Azaraegbelu Junction to Avuvu Ikeduru Owubinubi Amakohia, Bridge to Akpala Amakohia, to Okwu Autonomous Community are in dire need of accessible roads”.* Hon Johnleoba Iheoha cried out.

Filled with assured hope and confidence that the mentioned roads would receive immediate attention, Hon Chief Johnleoba Iheoha, who is also the House Committee Chairman On Commerce And Industry, beckoned on his Honourable Colleagues to lend their voices in support of the Motion.

The Motion which was seconded by Hon Chief Chidiebere Samuel Ogbunikpa, Member Representing Okigwe State Constituency, was cosponsored by the following 18 lawmakers ;

1. Rt Honourable Amara Chyna Iwuanyanwu.

2. Hon Kanayo Onyemaechi.

3. Hon Chigozie Nwaneri.

4. Hon Clinton Amadi.

5. Rt Honourable Kennedy Chidozie Ibeh.

6. Hon Innocent Ikechukwu Ikpamezie.

7. Hon Bernard Ndubuisi Ozoemelam.

8. Hon James Uba Esile.

9. Hon Uche Francis Agabige.

10. Hon Emeka Kingsley Ozurumba.

11. Hon Princewill Ugochukwu Amuchie.

12. Hon Ozioma Worship .

13. Hon Obinna Ambrose Egu.

14. Hon Dominic Ugochukwu Ezerioha.

15. Hon Gilbert Chiedozie Nwosu.

16. Hon Kelechi Onumajuru Ofurum.

17. Hon Okey Ernest Udeze.

18. Hon Chisom Ojukwu.

The following 5 lawmakers supported the Motion with commendable inputs ;

1. Hon Chief Clinton Amadi, Deputy Minority Leader (Owerri Municipal).

2. Hon Engr Gilbert Chiedozie Nwosu (Oguta).

3. Hon Kelechi Onumajuru Ofurum, Deputy Chief Whip (Owerri-North).

4. Hon Dr Henry Agbasonu (Ezinihitte Mbaise).

5. Hon Engr Uche Francis Agabige (Orsu).

Following extensive debate in support of the Motion, in which the Honourable Members reassured the Chief Sponsor that Governor Uzodimma, who has timelessly demonstrated his capacity to develop the state, and has done so much on road infrastructure across the state, would surely breathe fresh air on the mentioned roads in Ikeduru local government area. They noted that even though the mentioned roads became dilapidated due to many years of abandonment by previous administrations, the Governor would come to the rescue.

Satisfied with contributions from his Honourable Colleagues, the Speaker, Rt Honourable Chike Olemgbe, who presided, put it to vote and it was unanimously adopted. Thereafter, he Ruled as follows :

Be It Resolved That This Honourable House Urges His Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma To Direct ;

1. Construction Of A Road From Nkwo Emeke Junction To Avuvu Ikeduru, To Owubinubi Amakohia.

2. The Building Of A Bridge To Okpala Amakohia.

3. Construction Of A Road To Okwu Autonomous Communities In Ikeduru LGA, So That There Will Be A Connection.

The Clerk was directed to communicate the Resolution of the House to His Excellency the Governor.

Citizen Ikenna Samuelson Iwuoha
02/10/2025