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Monday 8 October 2012

Abia to embark on massive de-flooding of Aba


Abia State government says it will soon begin erosion control programme in Aba, the commercial hub of the state, and a massive de-flooding programme aimed at permanently tackling the menace of flooding in ‘Enyimba’ city.

The state government also promised to embark on aggressive repair of roads and construction of new ones as well as improve on the existing security situation throughout the state.

Governor Theodore Orji, who addressed the residents during the nation’s 52nd independence anniversary on Monday, stated that his administration would aggressively pursue the opening up and desilting of drains in Aba to free the city from the menace of flooding.

“We equally intend to dredge and clean up the Aba River, so that we can begin to apply it for economic purposes of hospitality industries and its value chain activities,” he said, adding that “as we also seek to address the major infrastructural needs of our people today, especially in our prominent city of Aba, Enyimba, we will expect that our people will not only partner with us, but also share our dreams of rebuilding Aba and Abia State.

“That is why our government has taken a little more time to properly re-evaluate the physical, economic and environmental problems of Aba metropolis. We consulted with our citizens and reached a solid plan to now implement necessary changes in that city.

“I certainly share with many of our citizens, the frustrations you have been going through in Aba, as a result of the rains and the impact on deteriorating physical infrastructure, especially roads. We have now resolved that as soon as the rainy season subsides, Aba dwellers should expect government’s aggressive repair of Aba roads, and new construction in the city that will follow.

“Our enhancement of security will also continue in Aba and the entire state. We believe that progress in other areas of our socio-economic and political realm; will depend on the level of success we achieve in the security of lives and property of citizens in the State.

“We have also drawn up a blue-print to permanently tackle the issue of flooding in Aba, and will aggressively pursue the opening up and desisting of all drains in Aba, so that all flood water will begin to find their channels down to the Aba River. We equally intend to dredge and clean up the Aba River, so that we can begin to apply it for economic purposes of hospitality industries and its value chain activities.

“It is for the above purpose that our government has resolved that all houses that are built on water channels, or those obstructing the easy passage of flood water, must be prepared to go. We are very determined to see through this policy, while implementing it with reduced pain on house owners,” he said.

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