Overwhelmed by persistent flooding in its vicinity, Irewolede CDA in Olowora Ikosi/Isheri LCDA has urged the Lagos State Government to complete abandoned drainage project in the area. Nigeria Drainage LagosState
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In a letter jointly signed and addressed to the State’s Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tunji Bello, the CDA Chairman, Alhaji Saubana Adebesin and the Secretary, Femi Ayuba appealed to government to come to their aid in Adegboyeba Street. Adebesin told The Guardian that the new estates close to area has blocked about five drainage channels, which allow rainwater to flow. He lamented that for more than one year, there isn’t any solution in sight to the predicament of the residents. Narrating his experience, a resident of the area, Mr. Emmanuel Obia, said since the beginning of heavy rainfall in June, flood water flows freely through his three bedrooms bungalow situated at Olowora.
Reacting, the Director of Public Affairs, Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Kunle Adesina said, comprehensive cleaning and dredging is on going in the state, adding that it’s a continuous exercise. He said, “If an area hasn’t been touched, it doesn’t mean they have been left out. Everywhere will be catered for, but it is a gradual process.
According to him, as a result of the priority state government accorded to a green, clean and aesthetic environment, the administration equally executed programmes designed to engender sustainable environment, which he said are in consonance with ‘Greater Lagos initiative. Bello added that marine waste operation was also being enhanced as the state had acquired 10 boats to boost the collection and carting of floating wastes and refuse in collaboration with the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance . He said this has led to the preservation of aquatic flora and fauna in the state in line with the government’s policy direction on constant clean-up of waterways to enhance a cleaner and aesthetic environment.
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