A bill seeking to establish the south-east erosion control commission passed the first reading at the house of representatives on Thursday.
The proposed legislation is sponsored by Emeka Chinedu, a Peoples Democratic Party lawmaker representing Ahiazu Mbaise/Ezinihitte federal constituency of Imo state.The bill aims to establish a commission to implement “comprehensive strategies” to combat severe erosion problems that have devastated farmlands, homes, and infrastructure in the south-east.The move is expected to ensure the protection of the environment and the livelihoods of the affected communities.
The bill will need to pass through a second and third reading before it is transmitted to President Bola Tinubu for assent.Advertisementthe federal government said 148 LGAs in 31 states, including Anambra and Ebonyi, are at risk of severe flooding from April to November 2024. “Moderate impact level floods are expected in parts of 63 LGAs within April, May, and June; and in parts of 221 LGAs within July, August, and September; and parts of 100 LGAs within October and November 2024,” Joseph Utsev, minister of water resources and sanitation, had said.
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