The Senate on Wednesday urged the Federal Ministry of Water Resources to revisit the proposed construction of Dasin Hausa Dam and any other
The Senate resolution was sequel to the adoption of a motion on ‘Urgent Need to Intervene in the Flooding Issues in Sagamu, Ijebu areas of Ogun-East and Edu, Patigi areas of Kwara-North, and other parts of the country’ sponsored by Senator Gbenga Daniel and Senator Umar Sadiq Suleiman at the plenary on Tuesday.
He said Lagos, Ogun, and Kwara states, in particular, would witness coastal flooding due to the tidal lock of the Ogun River by Lagos Lagoon from a natural rise in sea level, coupled with the possible release of excessive water from the Oyan dam. He said the report indicated a death in Enugu due to a surge, while a 10-year-old child was swept away by a flood in Delta State.He expressed worry that if the impending floods when the rain starts in September to November 2023 were not checked through proper planning, there could be danger of a huge loss of lives and properties.According to him, global warming has led to an increase in temperature, thus affecting the coastlines, which has resulted in an increase in the water in the sea.
Senator Ireti Kingibe said the issue of flooding is particularly urgent in the Federal Capital Territory and suggested “we should look for a permanent solution “, adding that “development control and people concerned should be held responsible.”
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