Imo Assembly calls for proper identify of street naming

The Imo House of Assembly on Tuesday urged the state Governor, Hope Uzodimma to direct relevant government agencies to embark on the use of proper identifiable signage for street naming in the state.

The house made the resolution in response to a motion sponsored by the Minority Leader, Mr Ugochukwu Amuchie (Aboh Mbaise) during a plenary in Owerri.

Amuchie observed that most of the streets in the state were without proper identify for directions while some are without recognizable names.

According to him, Imo is known as a tourist destination, proper signage will give proper directions to visitors to the state.

He added that proper signage would also give the capital a proper facelift while restoring sanity and order in the day to day activities of commercial drivers.

The lawmaker noted that if the process was not initiated by the town planners, the state would remain in disarray.

He added that the state governor had shown interest in proper street naming for security of lives and property and stressed the need to bring the idea to his notice.

Supporting the motion, the Deputy Minority Leader, Mr Clinton Amadi (LP-Owerri Municipal) said the proper naming of streets with identifiable signage would restore order to the state.

He added that it would also help visitors and the impaired to navigate unfamiliar areas without much difficulty.

Contributing to the motion, Mr James Esile (Onuimo) added that the use of proper signage will help control the society and beautify the state.

The Deputy Speaker, Mr Amarachi Iwuanyanwu (Nwangele) while supporting the motion added that it would also make it easier to add locations to electronic maps for easy navigation.

The Speaker, Mr Chike Olemgbe (Ihitte Uboma), granted the prayers of the motion and directed the Clerk to convey the resolutions to the governor and relevant agencies.