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Abia Assembly Reschedules NEWMAP Meeting, Deputy Speaker Appreciates Support as Lawmakers Receive Motion on Ohafia Road
The Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Ihuoma Emeruwa, has announced the rescheduling of the Assembly’s meeting with the Abia State Coordinator of the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP).
The Speaker explained that the meeting was postponed due to other official engagements and assured members that a new date would be communicated in due course.
During plenary, the Deputy Speaker of the house, Rt. Hon. Austin Okezie Imeregini, representing Umuahia East State Constituency, used the opportunity of a personal explanation to express profound appreciation to members of the 8th Abia State House of Assembly for honouring his invitation to the grand civic reception organised in his honour by the people of Umuahia East.
He also extended heartfelt gratitude to the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, members of the Governor’s entourage, and the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) for taking time to attend and support the event, describing their presence as a great source of encouragement.
Meanwhile, the House was formally notified of the presentation of H.A.M. 52, a motion seeking urgent government intervention on the deteriorating Okagwe–Nkwebi–Ndi Uduma Ukwu–Oboro Road in Ohafia South State Constituency.
The motion, sponsored by Hon. Kalu Mba Nwoke, representing Ohafia South State Constituency, highlights the poor condition of the road and the need for swift government action to restore the critical transport link.
The Speaker directed members to study the motion ahead of its formal presentation and debate on a future legislative day, paving the way for further deliberations on the proposed intervention.