Editor’s Note: This is an open letter written by Ichie Bede Ogueri Anyanwu (The Mayor of Abuja), Nnanyereugo 1 of Okwuohia. The views expressed are those of the author.
An Open Letter to Hon. Barr. Obioma Ehirim, JP, Executive Chairman, Obowu Local Government Area, Imo State – Monday, 8 December 2025
Dear Sir,
On behalf of the Okwuohia Autonomous Community, I respectfully draw your attention to the deplorable state of the Okwuohia-Onuiyoaja-Umulogho Road, which has remained neglected for several years.
As you may recall, this vital access road received temporary attention about four years ago when members of the Onugotu Okwuohia Foundation rehabilitated it to enable movement during the Christmas season. Unfortunately, since that intervention, no further action has been taken to maintain or improve the road.
This route serves as the shortest and most direct link for the people of Okwuohia to the Obowu Local Government Headquarters at Otoko. It also connects Okwuohia and Umulogho communities, whose residents depend heavily on the adjoining farmlands for their livelihoods. Its current condition therefore poses serious hardship to commuters, farmers, and the entire community.
Sir, we acknowledge your outstanding performance as a young, vibrant, and development-driven leader. In that spirit, we earnestly appeal that you give priority attention to the Okwuohia-Onuiyoaja-Umulogho Road during the forthcoming village grading exercise. Beyond grading, we also hope the Local Government Council will consider a more permanent and lasting solution to the road’s recurring challenges.
We recall that during his tenure, Hon. Dr. Raymond Emerenini ensured this same road was made motorable. We are confident that under your capable leadership, this important access route can once again receive the attention it deserves.
Thank you, Sir, for your anticipated favourable action.
Yours faithfully,
Ichie Bede Ogueri Anyanwu
(The Mayor of Abuja)
Nnanyereugo 1 of Okwuohia
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