Fed Lawmaker, Omeogo Moves Motion For Rehabilitation of Orlu-Ihiala Road

The Member representing the good people of Orlu, Orsu and Oru East Federal Constituency of Imo State at the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. High Chief Canice Moore Chukwugozie Nwachukwu (Omeogo, Ogbaturuenyi Na Orlu), who is also the Chairman, House Committee on Inter-Governmental Affairs of the 10th National Assembly on moved a motion on the very urgent need to rehabilitate the all-important Orlu-Ihiala road.

There was almost a commotion in the house as the motion was widely accepted by members and most of the members were fighting to be the one to second the motion.

Find below, details of the motion as read out by Omeogo at the floor of the House of Representative's.

The Motion;

Need for the Rehabilitation of Orlu – Ihiala Road: Hon. Canice Moore Nwachukwu:

Notes that the importance of road infrastructure in socio-economic development cannot be over-emphasized, hence the need to rehabilitate the Orlu-lhiala Road through Eziachi-Umuna-Amaifeke-Ihioma-Awo Idemili-lseke-lhiala route;

Also notes that the road is the most preferred route for vehicles transporting people, farm produce and processed timber to and from the biggest timber processing plant/market in Imo State and it stretches up to Umuahia in Abia State;

Aware that motorists from Akwa Ibom and Cross River States ply this same road to Umuahia in Abia State, Obowo, Isiala Mbano, Nwangele and Nkwerre in Imo State up to lhiala in Anambra State, in other words, the road connects several states and Federal Constituencies in Imo State, South East, and South Southern Nigeria;

Disturbed by the incessant sufferings of the people plying it and the colossal loss of many hours in transit due to the most condemnable and deplorable condition of that road;

Also disturbed that the deplorable state of the road is causing immense inconvenience for road users resulting loss of time during transit;

Worried that road's deterioration would further impede economic activities in the area if not urgently rehabilitated;

Cognizant that the continuous deterioration of the road will further impede economic development in the area and potentially encourage criminal activities, if not urgently rehabilitated;

Resolves to:

(i) urge the Federal Ministry of Works and Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to develop a comprehensive and efficient method for the timely and efficient rehabilitation of roads;

(ii) mandate the Committees on Works and FERMA to liaise with the relevant agencies to initiate the rehabilitation to ensure implementation; and

(iii) also mandate the Committee on Legislative compliance to ensure compliance.