The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has tasked communities to join hands with the state government in erosion preventive measures.
Soludo made the call on Friday during a town hall meeting on erosion control and management with stakeholders drawn from five communities largely affected by gully erosion.
He stated that part of the challenge is that individuals have the wrong attitude towards the environment, but expect the government to do everything instead of contributing their quota as well. The governor bemoaned the lack of a good plan and design for water channelisation in the state, adding that channel openings in Onitsha have already begun, adding that it is the revolution that must begin in other areas.
“Anambra is heavily impacted by two natural disasters: flooding and gully erosion, controlling flooding alone will consume over N900 billion, which is Anambra’s total budget for many years.
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