The erosion ravaging Ika North-East
Local Government Area of Delta State, especially Midomer Street in the
community has so far destroyed no fewer than 20 houses.
While residents of the affected houses
are now taking refuge in Abavo, a neighbouring community, the state
Commissioner for Environment, Mr. John Nani, has expressed shock at the
impact of the disaster.
“I am shocked at the impact of over 90
metres deep erosion ravaging Midomer treet, but I can assure residents
of the area of government’s readiness to proffer solution,” he said.
The commissioner who also expressed
dissatisfaction at the slow pace and standard of work at the dredging
project in river Orogodo in Agbor, however, cautioned the contractor to
expedite action or face the wrath of the state government.
He said, “I am worried at the impact of
the gully, but I want to commend the victims for their patience over the
last 10 years especially those that lost their ancestral homes, graves
of their buried relations and electric poles.”
He noted with regret the financial
implication involved in addressing natural disasters and said the state
government in partnership with the World Bank would ensure succor for
the victims.
On the poor performance of the
contractor handling river Ogorodo river project, the commissioner warned
that government would deal with the contractor if he fails to execute
the project to specification.
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