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By Izunna Okafor, Awka

A disagreement has erupted between Idemili North and Onitsha North Local Government Areas of Anambra State following the decision by the Idemili North authorities to rename the popular Limca Road after former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, a decision that has been vehemently been rejected by the Onitsha North Local Government which insists that the road lies within its territorial jurisdiction. The development has sparked debate among residents and stakeholders over the legality of the action and the authority responsible for naming public roads within the state.

The controversy began when the Chairman of Idemili North Local Government Area, Hon. Stanley Nkwoka, announced the renaming of Limca Road, a major route linking Nkpor Junction with the area around the Mausoleum of Nigeria’s first President, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, at St. Charles Borromeo Roundabout. The road, which also connects Awka Old Road, the Onitsha–Awka–Enugu Expressway and the Obosi–Umuoji axis, was officially renamed “Ichie Emeka Anyaoku Road” during a brief ceremony held at Nkpor Junction.

Speaking at the event, the council chairman said the decision was taken to honour Chief Anyaoku for his outstanding service to the community, the nation and the international community, noting that the renaming was also intended to inspire young people to embrace integrity, hard work and dedication. According to him, society must move away from celebrating individuals of questionable character and instead recognise those whose lives represent discipline, excellence and selfless service.

Also speaking, former Minister of Aviation, Chief Osita Chidoka, praised Anyaoku’s reputation for integrity, stating that his record as Commonwealth Secretary-General remains one of the most respected in Nigeria’s diplomatic history. Represented at the ceremony by Ambassador Chimezie Obi, President-General of Obosi Development Union Worldwide, the elder statesman expressed gratitude for the honour, describing it as one of the most cherished recognitions he has received and urging younger generations to see the gesture as a call to pursue service with honour and credibility.

However, the Onitsha North Local Government Area has strongly faulted the renaming, describing it as illegal, unconstitutional and a clear violation of territorial authority. In an official public notice signed by the Mayor of Onitsha North, Hon. Nweze Tony Nwora, the council maintained that the entire stretch of Limca Road, from the country home of Dr. Azikiwe through Borromeo Hospital up to Nkpor Junction, falls within the jurisdiction of Onitsha North and not Idemili North, insisting that only the legally recognised authority can rename any road within its area.

The council cited provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, particularly the Fourth Schedule, which vests the administration and control of streets and public spaces in the Local Government within whose territory such facilities are located. It further declared that any action taken outside such jurisdiction is ultra vires and therefore null and void, warning ministries, agencies, map publishers, logistics operators and members of the public to disregard the newly announced name until due process is followed.

Onitsha North also stated that it reserves the right to take all lawful steps to defend its territorial authority, stressing that the publication serves as a formal caveat against any official recognition of the new name. The council emphasized that Limca Road, also known as Old Enugu–Onitsha Road, remains its lawful designation unless changed through the proper administrative and legislative procedures.

News like this is clearly wasted on this forum, because the people it concerns don't give a damn about it. Their attention is firmly fixed on Lagos matters, like obsessing over whether Governor Sanwo-Olu is using interlocking tiles instead of asphalt on Lagos roads.

The fight for land between Onitsha and Obosi no be today. I expect Gov. Soludo to step in immediately before Rmeka Anyoku's name is dragged in unnecessary controversy.

Any casualties pleaseeeee

Richtaiwo:
News like this is clearly wasted on this forum, because the people it concerns don't give a damn about it. Their attention is firmly fixed on Lagos matters, like obsessing over whether Governor Sanwo-Olu is using interlocking tiles instead of asphalt on Lagos roads.

Aren't you tired of these consolatory comments every now and then?

helinues:
Any casualties pleaseeeee

By next week, there will be plenty.

PHIPEX:
Aren't you tired of these consolatory comments every now and then?

Shidi, aren't you tired of hiding under the bed every Monday?

PHIPEX:
Aren't you tired of these consolatory comments every now and then?

they can never stop,someone who breathes bitterness and tribalism..

festacman:
The fight for land between Onitsha and Obosi no be today. I expect Gov. Soludo to step in immediately before Rmeka Anyoku's name is dragged in unnecessary controversy.

Step in to do what?
Is it not the same Anambra who fought Ebonyi over renaming of a single street?

Human beings are really insatiable and troublesome.. Animals are better than some of this folks

Surprised to hear that the area in question belongs to Onitsha north.
That place has been regarded all along as Idrmmili North. How could Nkpor Junction be part of Onitsha north?
Anyway the State government should wade in.

Richtaiwo:
News like this is clearly wasted on this forum, because the people it concerns don't give a damn about it. Their attention is firmly fixed on Lagos matters, like obsessing over whether Governor Sanwo-Olu is using interlocking tiles instead of asphalt on Lagos roads.

we care bro stop crying like an obsessed boychild

PHIPEX:
Aren't you tired of these consolatory comments every now and then?

Tired of his hussle? 😂 Month wan end na. Allow the guy do him hussle.

shekauvsbuhari:
Surprised to hear that the area in question belongs to Onitsha north.
That place has been regarded all along as Idrmmili North. How could Nkpor Junction be part of Onitsha north?
Anyway the State government should wade in.

Ma today you know say Onitsha north dey troublesome. They just dey find trouble back to back.

PHIPEX:
Aren't you tired of these consolatory comments every now and then?

Because he says the truth

Wickedfact:
Shidi, aren't you tired of hiding under the bed every Monday?

Lols scary ass chest beater.

IzunnaOkafor:
By Izunna Okafor, Awka

A disagreement has erupted between Idemili North and Onitsha North Local Government Areas of Anambra State following the decision by the Idemili North authorities to rename the popular Limca Road after former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, a decision that has been vehemently been rejected by the Onitsha North Local Government which insists that the road lies within its territorial jurisdiction. The development has sparked debate among residents and stakeholders over the legality of the action and the authority responsible for naming public roads within the state.

The controversy began when the Chairman of Idemili North Local Government Area, Hon. Stanley Nkwoka, announced the renaming of Limca Road, a major route linking Nkpor Junction with the area around the Mausoleum of Nigeria’s first President, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, at St. Charles Borromeo Roundabout. The road, which also connects Awka Old Road, the Onitsha–Awka–Enugu Expressway and the Obosi–Umuoji axis, was officially renamed “Ichie Emeka Anyaoku Road” during a brief ceremony held at Nkpor Junction.

Speaking at the event, the council chairman said the decision was taken to honour Chief Anyaoku for his outstanding service to the community, the nation and the international community, noting that the renaming was also intended to inspire young people to embrace integrity, hard work and dedication. According to him, society must move away from celebrating individuals of questionable character and instead recognise those whose lives represent discipline, excellence and selfless service.

Also speaking, former Minister of Aviation, Chief Osita Chidoka, praised Anyaoku’s reputation for integrity, stating that his record as Commonwealth Secretary-General remains one of the most respected in Nigeria’s diplomatic history. Represented at the ceremony by Ambassador Chimezie Obi, President-General of Obosi Development Union Worldwide, the elder statesman expressed gratitude for the honour, describing it as one of the most cherished recognitions he has received and urging younger generations to see the gesture as a call to pursue service with honour and credibility.

However, the Onitsha North Local Government Area has strongly faulted the renaming, describing it as illegal, unconstitutional and a clear violation of territorial authority. In an official public notice signed by the Mayor of Onitsha North, Hon. Nweze Tony Nwora, the council maintained that the entire stretch of Limca Road, from the country home of Dr. Azikiwe through Borromeo Hospital up to Nkpor Junction, falls within the jurisdiction of Onitsha North and not Idemili North, insisting that only the legally recognised authority can rename any road within its area.

The council cited provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, particularly the Fourth Schedule, which vests the administration and control of streets and public spaces in the Local Government within whose territory such facilities are located. It further declared that any action taken outside such jurisdiction is ultra vires and therefore null and void, warning ministries, agencies, map publishers, logistics operators and members of the public to disregard the newly announced name until due process is followed.

Onitsha North also stated that it reserves the right to take all lawful steps to defend its territorial authority, stressing that the publication serves as a formal caveat against any official recognition of the new name. The council emphasized that Limca Road, also known as Old Enugu–Onitsha Road, remains its lawful designation unless changed through the proper administrative and legislative procedures.

What is it with all these naming of roads etc after people’s names.

If they want to name, let them construct a new road and rename it

A na emenu... Ndi Obosi and trouble..

Richtaiwo:
News like this is clearly wasted on this forum, because the people it concerns don't give a damn about it. Their attention is firmly fixed on Lagos matters, like obsessing over whether Governor Sanwo-Olu is using interlocking tiles instead of asphalt on Lagos roads.

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 .. laughing in Anambra. Honestly you're very right 👍

Land grabbers association ans dragging . Flangelo12,LottiOk.

Imagine, in the same state and they want to rule a whole country.


Just because of one reckless useless name

Lagos is Paradise to them while their permanent residence is Hell....

Do you blame them ?

Peter Obi governed for 8 years and fled to Lagos leaving his own people to their fate.

Richtaiwo:
News like this is clearly wasted on this forum, because the people it concerns don't give a damn about it. Their attention is firmly fixed on Lagos matters, like obsessing over whether Governor Sanwo-Olu is using interlocking tiles instead of asphalt on Lagos roads.

Idemmili local government area should develop a new street and name it after Anyaoku. That's the way it's done. Not cancelling existing name of a street to impose new name.

People wey don chop bell full

Why is it that anything North is always chaotic... Why

shekauvsbuhari:
Surprised to hear that the area in question belongs to Onitsha north.
That place has been regarded all along as Idrmmili North. How could Nkpor Junction be part of Onitsha north?
Anyway the State government should wade in.

All these areas are known to be under Onitsha city from Zik mausoleum to limca factory except around Nkpor junction therefore within Onitsha urban city jurisdiction.

When a governor is foolish, what do you expect his local government chairman and counselors to be?




🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Which LG has the people there been paying their taxes to?

IzunnaOkafor:
By Izunna Okafor, Awka

A disagreement has erupted between Idemili North and Onitsha North Local Government Areas of Anambra State following the decision by the Idemili North authorities to rename the popular Limca Road after former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, a decision that has been vehemently been rejected by the Onitsha North Local Government which insists that the road lies within its territorial jurisdiction. The development has sparked debate among residents and stakeholders over the legality of the action and the authority responsible for naming public roads within the state.

The controversy began when the Chairman of Idemili North Local Government Area, Hon. Stanley Nkwoka, announced the renaming of Limca Road, a major route linking Nkpor Junction with the area around the Mausoleum of Nigeria’s first President, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, at St. Charles Borromeo Roundabout. The road, which also connects Awka Old Road, the Onitsha–Awka–Enugu Expressway and the Obosi–Umuoji axis, was officially renamed “Ichie Emeka Anyaoku Road” during a brief ceremony held at Nkpor Junction.

Speaking at the event, the council chairman said the decision was taken to honour Chief Anyaoku for his outstanding service to the community, the nation and the international community, noting that the renaming was also intended to inspire young people to embrace integrity, hard work and dedication. According to him, society must move away from celebrating individuals of questionable character and instead recognise those whose lives represent discipline, excellence and selfless service.

Also speaking, former Minister of Aviation, Chief Osita Chidoka, praised Anyaoku’s reputation for integrity, stating that his record as Commonwealth Secretary-General remains one of the most respected in Nigeria’s diplomatic history. Represented at the ceremony by Ambassador Chimezie Obi, President-General of Obosi Development Union Worldwide, the elder statesman expressed gratitude for the honour, describing it as one of the most cherished recognitions he has received and urging younger generations to see the gesture as a call to pursue service with honour and credibility.

However, the Onitsha North Local Government Area has strongly faulted the renaming, describing it as illegal, unconstitutional and a clear violation of territorial authority. In an official public notice signed by the Mayor of Onitsha North, Hon. Nweze Tony Nwora, the council maintained that the entire stretch of Limca Road, from the country home of Dr. Azikiwe through Borromeo Hospital up to Nkpor Junction, falls within the jurisdiction of Onitsha North and not Idemili North, insisting that only the legally recognised authority can rename any road within its area.

The council cited provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, particularly the Fourth Schedule, which vests the administration and control of streets and public spaces in the Local Government within whose territory such facilities are located. It further declared that any action taken outside such jurisdiction is ultra vires and therefore null and void, warning ministries, agencies, map publishers, logistics operators and members of the public to disregard the newly announced name until due process is followed.

Onitsha North also stated that it reserves the right to take all lawful steps to defend its territorial authority, stressing that the publication serves as a formal caveat against any official recognition of the new name. The council emphasized that Limca Road, also known as Old Enugu–Onitsha Road, remains its lawful designation unless changed through the proper administrative and legislative procedures.

shekauvsbuhari:
Surprised to hear that the area in question belongs to Onitsha north.
That place has been regarded all along as Idrmmili North. How could Nkpor Junction be part of Onitsha north?
Anyway the State government should wade in.

The thing surprised me too