The Anambra State House of Assembly has called on Governor Chukwuma Soludo to direct the Commissioner for Transport, Mr. Edward Ibuzo, and the Managing Director of the Anambra State Road Traffic Management Agency (ARTMA), Engineer Emeka Okonkwo, to enforce the mandatory use of designated vehicle terminals by commercial buses entering the state through the First Niger Bridge.
The House also urged the state government to prohibit unauthorised loading and offloading of passengers along the Bridgehead–Upper Iweka axis of Onitsha to address persistent traffic congestion on the Onitsha–Asaba Expressway.
The resolution followed a motion sponsored by the member representing Aguata Constituency two, Dr. Tony Muobike, who raised concerns over the indiscriminate loading and offloading of passengers by commercial buses along the highway and its service lanes.
Muobike observed that the practice had continued to obstruct traffic, reduce the effective capacity of the road and cause avoidable delays for motorists, commuters and traders. He added that the situation also exposed road users to security risks and created difficulties for vehicles entering or exiting the main highway.
He noted that the availability of suitable vehicle terminals within approximately 100 metres of the Niger Bridge provided a practical opportunity to organise commercial transport activities without obstructing the highway.
The lawmaker stressed the need for coordinated enforcement by the Ministry of Transport and ARTMA, supported by clear road signage, public enlightenment and consistent monitoring.
He further described the Bridgehead–Upper Iweka corridor as a major gateway into Anambra State, noting that the traffic situation in the area did not reflect the image the state wished to project to visitors.
Supporting the motion, lawmakers including Kingsley Udemezue, Ejike Ogechukwu, Nobel Igwe, Ikenna Ofodeme, Jude Akpua, Anayo Okpalaeke, Golden Iloh and Emma Nwafor expressed concern over the security implications of the activities of commercial bus operators along the corridor.
They alleged that the area between the Niger Bridgehead and Upper Iweka had increasingly become associated with criminal activities.
The lawmakers also recalled that during a visit to the area, some individuals were observed collecting money from commercial bus operators, raising questions about the destination of the proceeds and whether they were being remitted into government coffers.
Presiding over the plenary, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, called on the House Committee on Transportation to closely monitor compliance with the resolution.
Udeze subsequently read out the resolutions, which were adopted through a voice vote.
The House adjourned its sitting to Thursday, November 12, 2026.
