In what can be termed Excellent Approval, the Imo State House Of Assembly has commended the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma for the construction of Naze Timber Market Road in Owerri North local government area of the State.
This was the outcome of the Motion, Chiefly sponsored by the Member Representing Owerri North State Constituency, Hon Kelechi Onumajuru Ofurum, during Plenary on Tuesday, 04/03/2025.
Moving the Motion, Hon Kelechi Onumajuru Ofurum explained that despite the unique importance of the Naze Timber Market Road to the economy of the State, past administrations deprived it of attention and allowed it to decay, as it turned to death traps and increased the sufferings of the people.
According to Owerri North lawmaker, who is the House Committee Chairman On Mines and Solid Minerals, “the Naze Timber Market Road is a very important economic road that has many Economic and Social relevance. …… Popularly known as Ogbosisi, connects two Federal roads, namely : Owerri/Umuahia Road and Owerri/Aba Road, leading to many locations and involved in various economic activities of the State”.
Hon Kelechi Ofurum, who is also the Deputy Chief Whip, further explained that when Governor Uzodimma assumed duties as Governor, and realizing the importance of the road to the economy of the State, started quality construction, aware that when completed, “will further attract development, save cost, enhance interconnectivity to major highways and make it easier, faster and cheaper for traders transport their goods and services to other parts of the State without stress, and invariably boosting the economy of the State”.
While calling on his colleagues to lend their voices to the Motion by commending Governor Uzodimma, Hon Kelechi Ofurum further stated that most major roads done by the present administration passed through Owerri North, and as such he remained very grateful.
The Motion which was seconded by the Member Representing Ehime Mbano State Constituency, Hon Engr Bernard Ndubuisi Ozoemelam, was co-sponsored by the following Honourable Members :
- Rt Honourable Amara Chyna Iwuanyanwu.
- Hon Kanayo Onyemaechi.
- Hon Chigozie Nwaneri.
- Hon Bernard Ozoemelam.
- Hon James Uba Esile.
- Hon Innocent Ikpamezie.
- Hon Dominic Ezerioha.
- Hon Henry Agbasonu.
- Hon Clinton Amadi.
- Hon Emeka Ozurumba.
The Motion was supported by the following lawmakers :
- Hon Chief Chidiebere Samuel Ogbunikpa (Okigwe).
- Hon Chigozie Nwaneri (Oru-East).
- Rt Honourable Barrister Kennedy Chidozie Ibeh (Obowo).
- Hon Barrister Emeka Kingsley Ozurumba (Isu).
- Hon Okey Ernest Udeze (Ideato-North).
- Hon Chief Kanayo Onyemaechi, Majority Leader (Owerri-west).
- Hon Princewill Ugochukwu Amuchie (Aboh-Mbaise).
- Hon Sam Ikechukwu Osuji (Isiala Mbano).
- Hon Chief Johnleoba Iheoha (Ikeduru).
In their respective submissions, the Members described the Governor as a leader who has shown capacity and did well by moving the deplorable State of the road to admirable road. Further commending the Governor for his vision, the Members said if adjoining roads within the area are equally done, a lot of revenue would be generated by the State Government, as the Timber Market Road is one of the major life wires of the State. They also reminded that the first phase of the Naze Timber Market Road, from Naze junction to the Federal Polytechnic Nekede, was equally constructed by Governor Hope Uzodimma and commissioned by former President Mohammadu Buhari.
Satisfied with the submissions of Honourable Members, 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 By This Honourable House To Commend The Executive Governor Of Imo State, His Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, For Construction Of Naze Timber Market Road In Owerri North State Constituency, Imo State.
The Clerk was directed to communicate the Resolution of the House to His Excellency the Governor.
Citizen Ikenna Samuelson Iwuoha writes from IMHA Owerri.
