31/07/2026
ORU WEST LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, ORU WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT, IMO STATE NIGERIA, PRESENT INVITATION TO A PUBLIC HEARING AND REQUEST FOR INPUTS A BILL FOR A BYE-LAW FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF STREET -NAMING AND ALLIED MATTERS IN ORU WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
(OUWLCB NO. 03 OF 2026).
Today the Oru west legislative Council held an all important public presentation in Oru west legislative Council Hall Mgbidi, to present to the Congress, communities critical stakeholders which comprised, the Traditional Rulers, the President Generals, Youth Leaders, Women Leaders, Party Chairmen, Leaders of all the political parties in Oru west, Oru west political appointees Etc. with a circular Signed on the 22/7/2026 by the Clerk of the Council Mrs. Ehirim Njideka J. is also the Secretary of the Committee on invitation to a public hearing and request for inputs on a bye-law for the administration of Street Naming and allied matters in Oru West local government Imo State.
The Presentation had in attendance the Local government Council Chairman Engr. Ikenna Anthony Adikibe (ALGON BOSS Imo State, ALGON National deputy president, Vice Chairman Oru west local government Prince Okwy Obi, the Council Legal adviser Barr. Eze Okafor, 9 Wards Councilors of Oru west Namely:
Rt. Hon. Sir Casmir Onukaeze, LEADER (Amaofuo Ward)
Rt. Hon. Ilo Wisdom Ikemefula, DEPUTY LEADER (Mgbidi ward),
Hon. Udennaka William Asomonye, MAJORITY LEADER (Ozara ward)
Hon Paulinus Anozie, CHIEF WHIP (Aji ward)
Hon. Ikechukwu Nwachukwu (Mgbidi ward II)
Hon. Cosmas Obodoeze (Ohakpu Ward).
Hon. Frank Obi (Ubulu Ward)
Hon. Chief Columbus Okechukwu Obanaka (Nempi/Eleh Ward)
Hon. Victor Izuka (Otulu Ward)
The Legislative council officers, The Traditional Rulers, Namely; HRM Eze Dr. Goodluck Obi, HRH Eze Amatom Obinyere, HRH Eze Meghamobi , HRH Eze Augustine Agwaramgbo, HRH Eze S. Nnabuo, the President Generals, party Chairmen of political parties in Oru west, the youth and women Leaders, the Security agencies in Oru west, Supervisory counselor for Works Hon. Emmanuel Ibenacho, Supervisory counselor for Youth Chief Joseph Maduka, Security agencies of Nigeria immigration, Civil defense, FRSC, DSS Etc. the Press.
The council leader while addressing the Congress intimated them on the subject matter which is street naming by presenting a bill for a bye-law in the respect matter above, and for public input, opinion and awareness which will go series of reading before passage and the consent, signature of the council chief of armed forces Oru west Executive Chairman and administrable to the general public.
The occasion witnessed keynotes addressed by the Council Leader, the Council Executive Chairman, the Vice Chairman of Oru west Prince Okwy Obi, the Council Legal adviser and Traditional Ruler of Dim Ubulu Ihejiofor HRM Eze Dr Goodluck Obi Ọfọ Dim Ubulu Ihejiofor, the Station Head of Federal Road Safety Corp FRSC. Oru west, and general inputs from invited guest.
See the Legislative Program and get informed on the subject matter above:
LONG TITLE: A BILL FOR A BYE-LAW FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF STREET-NAMING AND ALLIED MATTERS IN ORU WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF IMO STATE.
(OUWLCB NO.03 OF 2026)
PREAMBLE/INTRODUCTION: Street-Naming is the formal process of assigning names and numbers to streets and properties to enhance identification, navigation, and emergency response and mail delivery services. This is a custom with a very ancient history and statutory function of a Local Authority, Street-naming and numbering creates addresses for locations.
Street names are more than just labels on a map, they tell stories, reflect histories and shape our everyday experiences, street-naming in Nigeria generally and Oru West L.G.A in particular is a crucial administrative cultural and political tool used to honour individuals, preserve heritage and aid navigation.
This bill aligns with the vision of His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, Executive Governor of Imo State, under the 3R Mantra Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Recovery in fostering organized, people centered governance, sustainable community development and infrastructural revolution in Oru West LGA.
CITATION:
This bye-law will be cited as: "Oru West Street-Naming Law No. 03 of 2026".
ENACTMENT
In exercise of the powers conferred to the Council by the Federal Republic of Nigeria and other powers by the Imo State Law No. 6 of 2024, this bye-law on Administration of Street-Naming and Allied matters in Oru West Local Government is hereby enacted by the Oru West Legislative Council of Imo State, Nigeria as follows:
COMMENCEMENT: This Bye-Law shall come into effect on the Signed date.
INTERPRETATION: In this Bye-Law Street embraces names such as:
-Close
-Lane
-Drive
-Crescent
-Road
-Avenue
-Estate
-Roundabout
-Ring-Road
STREET-NAMING COMMITTEE (SNC) consists of a body in-charge and its related matters.
APPLICANT: A person that has indicated interest through the purchase of interest expression form.
SECTION 1:
OBJECTIVES OF THE BILL:
This Bye-Law is enacted to:
a. To ensure due process in Street-Naming in Oru West Local Government Area.
b. Establish a Logical, Consistent addressing system that enables efficient emergency response, quick mail delivery and improved location identification for services.
c. Improve navigation by assisting residents, visitors and utility services in navigating the areas.
SECTION 2:
SIGNIFICANCES OF THE BILL:
This Bye-Law shall benefit the masses in the following ways:
a. Honouring Individuals and Legacies: Streets are frequently named after prominent individuals, heroes or residents who have contributed immensely to the development of the Local Community.
b. Historical Preservation and Identity: Street names reflect the cultural, social and political value of Oru West LGA and cement the Local History and heritage of the locality.
c. Navigation and Addressing: Proper Street-Naming in
Oru West LGA is essential for locating addresses and improving the functionality of rural spaces, aiding visitors and emergency services.
d. Enhancing public safety through illumination and surveillance.
SECTION 3:
COMPOSITION OF THE STREET-NAMING COMMITTEE:
This Street-Naming Committee shall comprise of the following members:
a. The Chairman of the Local Government (Chairman)
b. The Director of Administration and General Services (DAGS) of the LG.
c. The Treasurer of the Local Government.
d. The HOD works for the Local Government.
e. The Schedule Officer on Street-Naming of the Local Government. (Secretary)
f. The Officer In-Charge of Town Planning of the Local Government.
g. An elected Councilor from the applicant's ward.
h. Traditional Ruler of that community.
SECTION 4:
FUNCTIONS OF THE STREET-NAMING COMMITTEE:
a. Allocation of Street and Approval of Street.
b. Settling cases and petitions bordering on Streets
c. Revocation of Streets
d. Regulation of Street-Naming
e. Setting up Inspection Team
f. Setting up Taskforce for Enforcement and Revenue Recovering Pertaining to Streets.
SECTION 5:
QUALIFICATION OF AN APPLICANT:
An applicant shall:
a. Be a person of integrity and good standing.
b. Have made measurable contributions to the development of the street or community.
c. Not be involved in land or ownership disputes concerning the street.
d. Be duly endorsed by the ward Councilor and Village Head of that village.
e. Have a property on the said street being applied.
SECTION 6:
POST HUMOUS/HONOURARY AWARD OF STREET:
a. Notwithstanding the provisions of this bye-law in section (5) the Governor of Imo State, the Chairman of the LG or the SNC may name any Street within Oru West LGA either in honour of anybody living or dead.
b. Any such street mentioned in section 12 of this bye-law shall not be paid for but necessary documentation shall be made and certificates / relevant papers shall be issued accordingly.
SECTION 7:
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES:
Any person applying for a street in Oru West LGA shall:
a. Apply to the Chairman or Street-Naming Committee through the Councilor of the Ward.
b. Obtain Expression of interest form/application form.
c. Pay a non-refundable application fee of Twenty Thousand Naira only (N20,000).
d. The Street-Naming committee shall meet and deliberate on the application.
e. Inspection shall be carried out by the Inspection Team headed by the HOD works of the Local Government.
f. The applicants shall provide the logistics for the inspection.
g. Pay a non-refundable processing fee of Ten Thousand Naira (N10,000).
h. There shall be mandatory 30 days public notice as provided in section 10 of this bye-law.
i. Report/Recommendation by the Inspection Team
j. Consideration of the Report by SNC.
k. Approval or otherwise by SNC
1. If approved, necessary fees for the street shall be paid at the LG Treasury account and Receipts issued in accordance with the provisions of section 12 of this bye-law
m. Payment for sign posts and other necessary logistics by the applicant for its installation.
n. Installation of sign-posts by a team to be appointed by the HOD works.
o. Issuance of necessary papers/certification
p. The application shall strictly comply with the uniform colour of street-sign posts stipulated by SNC
SECTION 8:
INSPECTION TEAM:
The Inspection Team shall consist of the following:
a. HOD works (Leader) of the LG.
b. O/C Town planning of the LG.
c. The Schedule Officer
d. Representative of the Chairman
e. Committee Chairman on Works
f. Councilor of the Ward in question
SECTION 9:
DUTIES OF THE INSPECTION TEAM:
a. Inspection of the street to determine the length, width and the location of the street.
b. To determine the classification of the street.
c. To ascertain the socio-economic, political, environmental and other circumstances surrounding the street.
d. To find out if the applicant has property on the street of interest.
e. Bring Report/Recommendation to the Street-Naming Committee in writing about the street.
SECTION 10:
PUBLIC NOTICE:
Before any street is named or assigned:
a. There shall be a mandatory 30 days public notice by the SNC.
b. The public notice shall be posted at the two-end of the street.
c. A copy shall be served to the village, community neighborhood through the chairman, Leader, head as the case may be.
d. A copy shall be posted at the LG Notice board.
e. On the expiration of the 30 days' notice, if there is no objection, the SNC in consideration of other factors shall name the Street after the applicant.
SECTION 11:
OBJECTIONS:
For an objection to be raised against the application, the petitioner shall follow the following under listed procedures:
a. The application shall be typewritten.
b. It shall be in triplicate copies. One of which shall be given to the applicant for the street within 7 days of receipt.
The other two copies for SNC and file copy respectively.
c. The said objection letter shall be sealed and written "Objection" on the top right hand corner of the envelope.
d. Addressed to the Chairman of the LG.
e. The objector shall attach a 3 year tax clearance receipt and capitation rate.
f. Shall pay an objection fee of N15,000) fifteen thousand naira only..
g. The letter of objection shall contain the reason(s) for the objection.
h. The SNC shall look into the grounds of objection and carry out a thorough investigation and where necessary to invite both parties.
i. The applicant of the street shall be given the opportunity to respond within 14 working days of receipt of the objection letter.
j. It shall be incumbent on the SNC to decide on the merit or otherwise of the objection.
SECTION 12:
STREET CATEGORY AND ASSOCIATED FEES:
a. The under listed fees are associated with the street offer
i. CLOSE N150,000.00
ii. LANE N200,000.00
STREET N 250,000.00
iv. DRIVE N 350,000.00
V. CRESCENT N 400,000.00
vi. ROAD N 450,000.00
vii. RING-ROAD N 600,000.00
viii. AVENUE N 600,000.00
ix. ESTATE N 1,000,000.00
X. ROUND-ABOUT N 2, 000,000
b. All fees in section 12 above shall be paid into the LG Treasury account and necessary receipts obtained.
c. It shall be within the power of the SNC to give 10% rebate to those who aided a successful naming of a particular street.
d. All the streets in section 12 of this bye-law shall be renewed annually with the sum of (N10,000). Ten Thousand Naira only, subject to review by the SNC.
CONDITION FOR REVOCATION:
SECTION 13:
A street shall be revoked if;
a. The owner fails to renew it for a period of (3) three consecutive years.
SECTION 14:
OFFENSES:
It shall be an offence under this law if;
a. any person(s) names any street without due approval by the LG in accordance with this by-law.
b. anybody erects/installs a street sign post without receiving the approval of SNC or Oru West LG.
c. anyone issues a street-naming certificate or papers without due process and approval by the SNC.
d. anybody embezzles or diverts street-naming fees in section 12 of this law into private pocket.
SECTION 15:
PENALTY:
a. Any person who names a street illegally without due approval by the SNC shall pay a fine of One Million Naira only (N1,000,000.00)
b. The sign-post shall be removed by the LG and cost of its removal be borne by the person who erected it.
c. He shall as well pay a fine of N1,000,000.00 or six months imprisonment or both.
d. Any Local Government Officer who issues any forged receipt, certificate or unauthorized papers to the SNC shall be punished according to Civil Service Rule (CSR) and other relevant laws.
e. He shall be made to refund the embezzled sum and dealt with in accordance with relevant laws.
CONCLUSION
This bill represents a very bold step towards giving identity and pride to every community in Oru West Local Government Area.
It affirms that every street tells a story of belonging, culture and shared progress.
It is also a strong means of generating more revenue for the LG for its continued functionality.
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