Exemplary Philanthropy: Govt. Names Major Street In Enugu After Dr. Ejikeme Odumegwu

BY SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT

The Enugu North Local Government Area (LGA) has renamed a major street after Dr. Ejikeme Odumegwu for exemplary philanthropy and positive contributions to humanity in Enugu metropolis all these years.

Odumegwu, who is also the Owelle of Nsukka, is the Founder and Executive Director of Owelle Ejikeme Odumegwu Foundation, whose philanthropic work has touched thousands of lives in education, healthcare, community and public amenities provision in Enugu and Nigeria at large.

This is contained in a Certificate of Street Naming document issued by the Council’s Town Engineer, Engr. B.E. Ugwu, on behalf of the Executive Chairman of Enugu North LGA, Dr Ibenaku Onoh, made available to newsmen on Friday in Enugu.

The document reads: “With reference to your application for a street name dated 30/09/25 and having met the basic requirement necessary for granting street name in Enugu North LGA, I hereby convey provisional approval that the route in question located within former P&T Quarters, Ogui Road should henceforth be known and address as Dr Ejikeme Odumegwu Street.

“This tarred route of about 750 metres long emanated from a point along Holy Ghost and terminates at another point along Before Bridge Connecting Zik Avenue.

“You are to liaise with the Works and Transport Department to: (i) Construct two street signposts bearing the name Dr Ejikeme Odumegwu Street in accordance with our specifications. (ii) Mount the two signposts as appropriate.

“You are, however, to note that this certificate as well as the right and privilege it conveys on the bearer is subject to review without consultation by the Local Government Council. Accept congratulations,” it said.

Editor

Jude Ossai (JP) a veteran journalist is a National Diploma holder in Mass Communication from Ogwashi-Uku Polytechnic Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State. He also studied at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Enugu and Imo State University, Owerri for his first and second degrees in Mass Communication, respectively. He writes extensively on politics, crime, corruption, climate change, healthcare, human rights, social justice, among others.