The Rivers State Government has commenced the demolition of structures which are impeding
the free flow of water along the creeks, canals and other waterways in the State. This move, according to the Rivers State Waste Management Agency became necessary to avert severe flooding which is already ravaging parts of the State occasioned by heavy rains across the country.
the free flow of water along the creeks, canals and other waterways in the State. This move, according to the Rivers State Waste Management Agency became necessary to avert severe flooding which is already ravaging parts of the State occasioned by heavy rains across the country.
RIWAMA’s Director of Administration, Mr. Ian Gobo who led
the operation, stated that the Sole Administrator of the Agency, Bro.
Felix Obuah had in the past weeks warned residents and land developers
in the State, especially in Port Harcourt and Obio Akpor LGAs not to
erect structures on the waterways, adding that the National
Meteorological Agency (NIMET) had listed Rivers State among what they
called the ‘flash floods location’.
The demolition exercise which began on Wednesday, October
21, 2015, saw the pulling down of two structures which were erected
right on the waterway of the Mini Ekere creek in Rumuobiakani, Obio
Akpor Local Government Area.
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