Abia State government says it is determined in addressing flood and erosion problems faced by communities in the state.
The Commissioner for Environment, Mr Philemon Ogbonna who stated this while inspecting the on – going flood control and desilting work in Amaiyi Amaogwu Autonomous Community in Isuikwuato Local Government Area assured that the present administration will continue to respond to the needs of the people.
The Commissioner explained that the blockage of the existing culvert in the areas which was small was responsible for the submerging of two high rise buildings in the area.
He pointed out government has come to effectively address flooding through Flood and Erosion Control Department of the Ministry.
Mr Ogbonna maintained that Dr Alex Otti led Administration is bent on ensuring total restoration of the Environment from flood and Erosion at all cost.
Also speaking, the special Adviser to the Governor on Environment Professor Ijeoma Iheukwumere described the massive work being done on the site as very impressive, and a demonstration of the commitment of the present administration, while commending the Engineers for doing a quality work on the area
Reacting to the development, the traditional ruler of Amahia lamaogudu Autonomous Community in Ahaba Imenyi, Eze Nkere Kanu expressed gratitude to the state government for immediate intervention to save the people of the area from the threat posed by the flood
Eze Kanu on behalf of the community pledged their unalloyed support to the purposeful leadership of Dr Alex Otti in the state.
