Odukpani–The Odukpani Legislative Assembly has scheduled a public hearing on the proposed byelaw to establish a Local Emergency Management Agency (LEMA) in the local government area.
The hearing, which is slated for Monday, 1st September 2025, will hold at the Council Secretariat, Odukpani beginning at 11:00am.
The byelaw, sponsored by Hon. Okokon Okon Ekpenyong, Councillor representing Ito/Idere/Ukwa Ward, has already passed its second reading. It seeks to create a Local Emergency Management Agency (LEMA) that would bolster grassroots preparedness, response, and coordination in times of emergency.
This public hearing is intended to gather broad-based input from members of the public, including traditional rulers, civil society organisations, students, community leaders, development partners, and other stakeholders across Odukpani and beyond
The Assembly emphasized its commitment to inclusive governance and participatory lawmaking, stressing that all voices and perspectives are critical in shaping the proposed agency to reflect local realities.
The Odukpani Local Government Legislative Assembly urges all stakeholders to take advantage of this opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a legislative effort that could significantly improve emergency response and resilience in the area.
