The Senate observed that the total collapse of the Obodoukwu, Urualla, Akokwa, Umumaisiaku, Umuchima and Umueshi gully...
and National Emergency Management Agency to embark on remedial works on Obodoukwu, Urualla, Akokwa, Umumaisiaku, Urachima and Umueshi gully erosion sites in Ideato North and South Local Governments in Imo State.
The Senate resolution was a sequel to a motion at plenary on Thursday on “Urgent Need to Carry-Out Remedial Work on Obodoukwu, Urualla, Akokwa, Umumaisiaku, Urachima and Umueshi Gully Erosion Sites in Ideato North and Ideato South LGAs, Imo State.
He said the total number of affected communities was twelve and that the two local governments share borders with Anambra, Enugu and Abia states.He expressed concern that the gullies and floodwaters were now beyond the Imo State Government, hence, the need for the federal government’s presence to undertake immediate remedial work urgently.
The Senate urged NEMA to urgently implement a community resettlement plan to relocate residents from high-risk areas, providing them with adequate housing, livelihood support, and amenities.
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