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Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has directed relevant government agencies to immediately identify flood-prone communities and implement intervention measures following recent flooding in parts of the state.
The governor, represented by Senator Akon Eyakenyi, the Deputy Governor, gave the assurance while speaking at a constituency briefing and empowerment programme organised by Udeme Otong, the Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, in Abak Local Government Area.
She said the governor had directed the Akwa Ibom State Emergency Management Agency (AKSEMA) and the Ministry of Environment to carry out assessments of affected areas, adding that inspections had already been completed and reports submitted.
According to her, the reports indicate that some locations will require desilting of drains and culverts, while illegal structures obstructing natural waterways may have to be demolished to allow for permanent flood control measures.
Senator Eyakenyi blamed persistent flooding in some communities on indiscriminate refuse disposal and the construction of buildings on designated drainage channels and flood plains.
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