Oguta LGA: Imo State Government To Commence Construction Of Agwa – Ejemekwuru Road, Says Hon. Dibiagwu …As Late Hon. Nnanna Is Laid To Rest In Agwa
By: B. Elums
The Member representing Ohaji/Egbema, Oguta and Oru West Federal Constituency in Imo State, Hon. Eugene Okechukwu Dibiagwu, has assured the people of Agwa Clan in Oguta LGA, Imo State of the state government’s readiness to commence the construction of Agwa – Ejemekwuru road to Obokofia Egbema in Ohaji/Egbema LGA, Imo State.
Late Sir Ethelbert Nnanna
Hon. Dibiagwu made the disclosure to the people of Agwa at the funeral mass in honour of late Hon. Chief Sir Ethelbert Nnanna, popularly known as “Watchout” in Mbano Autonomous Community, Agwa, Oguta LGA, Imo State, on the 25th of September, 2026.
The House Member further reiterated the state governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma’s directive that the road construction should commence in the second week of October, 2026.
Speaking on the life and times of late Hon. Chief Sir Ethelbert Nnanna, who was a former manager at Adapalm Nigeria Limited, Oguta LGA chairman, member representing Oguta State Constituency at the Imo State House of Assembly and a traditional prime minister in Mbano Autonomous Community, Agwa; Hon. Dibiagwu described the late lawmaker as a brother, political leader and ally.
The House of Representatives Committee Chairman on Regional Development equally described the late Hon. Nnanna as a man of his words, an integrity and capacity man, adding that his death would be a total loss to the people of Ohaji/Egbema, Oguta and Oru West Federal Constituency and the state in general.
Hon. Dibiagwu & the of late Sir Nnanna
Hon. Dibiagwu opined that losing someone who is very dear, especially when you need him most causes an overwhelming and deep grief to the bereaved; pointing out that the death came at a time they needed his counsel, mentorship, direction and family advice the most.
He, in the meantime, assured the family of the late lawmaker that they would always be remembered in their prayers, and urged them to always reach out to them in the areas they (the berieved family) felt they can be of help.
The performing lawmaker, who used the medium of the funeral mass to inform the people of Agwa that he has completed the renovation of a six (6) classroom block at Agwa Secondary School -Agwa, said his intention was to ensure that the students of the school have a conducive environment for learning.
Some of the Hon. Eugene Okechukwu Dibiagwu’s political family and other APC Party stakeholders, that graced the funeral ceremony, are: Hon. Obed Onyebuchi Obed, APC Chairman, Oguta LGA; Hon. Gerald Mgborokwu, former chairman, Oguta LGA; Hon. Modestus Nwankpa, SA to the state governor on Print Media; Hon. Mrs Ifeoma Ugochukwu, Leader, Oguta LGA Legislative Council; Hon. Solomon Awuzie, Uwaorie Ward Councillor; Hon. Christian Okoro, Obudi-Aro Ward Councillor and Mr. Bede Obiagwu, Chief of Staff to Hon. Dibiagwu, among others, were received by Hon. Williams Ezeikpe Ejiakor, APC political leader in Agwa.
