HON. EZECHI RAISES MOTION TO TACKLE DEPLORABLE STATE OF OLD SAPELE/AGBOR ROAD, CALLS FOR URGENT EROSION CONTROL IN OBINOMBA, OBIARUKU, AND UMUKWATA SECTIONS OF UKWUANI LGA

On 16th October 2024, Hon. Nnamdi Ezechi, member representing Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency, presented a crucial motion before the House of Representatives, emphasizing the need to address the growing erosion threat to the Old Sapele/Agbor Road, specifically at the Obinomba, Obiaruku, and Umukwata Kingdom sections in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State.

In his motion, Hon. Ezechi highlighted that the Old Sapele/Agbor Road serves as a vital artery for transportation, connecting several towns and driving economic activity across the region. However, the road has deteriorated over the years, exacerbated by erosional forces, which has damaged critical portions of the road, endangering road users and putting nearby properties and infrastructure at serious risk. He stressed that the erosion menace, if left unchecked, could lead to a total collapse of the road, severely disrupting local economies and exacerbating the hardships faced by residents. 

Hon. Ezechi expressed concern that the continued deterioration of the road would not only threaten lives and properties but also hinder economic growth and daily movement across the affected communities.

Following the motion’s presentation, Hon. Aliyu Bappa Misau, representing Misau/Dambam Federal Constituency of Bauchi State, seconded the motion.

The House resolved to:

1. Urge the Federal Ministry of Works and the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to conduct an immediate technical assessment of the erosion situation along the Old Sapele/Agbor Road, particularly at the Obinomba, Obiaruku, and Umukwata Kingdom sections, to prevent further deterioration of the road.

2. Mandate the Committees on Works and FERMA to engage with the Federal Ministry of Works and FERMA to ensure that the necessary provisions for erosion control and rehabilitation of the Obinomba, Obiaruku, and Umukwata sections of the Old Sapele/Agbor Road are included in the 2025 budget estimates.

Hon. Ezechi reiterated the urgency of the situation, emphasizing that the government’s timely intervention would protect lives, safeguard infrastructure, and preserve the economic and social wellbeing of the affected area.