From TCNEWS
The Abia State Commissioner for Environment, Mr Philemon Ogbonna, has inspected the ongoing intensive flood control and de-silting work in Amahialamaogudu Autonomous Community in Isuikwuato L.G.A. of the state.
Speaking during the inspection exercise, Mr. Ogbonna who was accompanied by some of the Ministry’s officials, also reaffirmed the commitment of Governor Alex Otti’s administration to respond positively to the plight of Abians.
Mr. Ogbonna said that silting of the existing ring culvert which was of a small diameter in the community led to the submerging of two high rise buildings, hence the need for the immediate intervention of 2.5 M x1.8M box culvert for effective and sustainable flood control in the area by the Flood and Erosion Control Department of the Ministry of Environment.
The Commissioner stated that the present administration in the state is bent on ensuring total restoration of the Abia Environment from flood and Erosion at all cost.
Also speaking, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment, Prof. Ijeoma Iheukwumere described the massive work being done on the site as very impressive.
She appreciated the doggedness of the Engineers and workers, quality of work and materials among others which have ensured the excavation for the flood, discharging flood from the submerged buildings and land.
Reacting to the development, the traditional ruler, HRH Eze Nkere Kanu Agha, the Okum 1 of Amahialamaogudu Autonomous Community of Ahaba Imenyi expressed great joy and gratitude over the immediate intervention of the State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti to the plight of the people over the deplorable road.
Eze Kanu on behalf of the community pledged their unalloyed support to ensure progress and completion of the work.
The Commissioner also visited the inhabitants of the most affected buildings.
