Anambra begins dredging of flood channels in Onitsha

AWKA—Residents of  Onitsha went into jubilation, Wednesday, following the commencement of the dredging of the Sacomori flood channel which was responsible for the flooding of many areas of the town. The project to be financed by the Federal Government is estimated to cost about N1.3 billion.

The flood channel meant to flow through the Nwangene river and empty into the River Niger, had been blocked over the years resulting in massive floods in the town.

When Governor Peter Obi visited the site yesterday, many residents expressed joy at the development and commended government for embarking on the project.

Some of them said although they have lived in Onitsha for many years, they never knew that the several kilometers of the channel measuring over 20 meters deep existed in the area as the entire stretch was completely blocked with debris.

Mrs. Chika Ofoma who resides in a three storey -building which already had its ground floor flooded said they always dreaded rainy season every year and commended government for coming to their rescue.

Mr. Sunday Mbagwu, who hailed from Imo State and has been residing in the area since 1970, noted that if government was able to dredge the channel, Onitsha would not be the same again as flooding would greatly reduce.

Governor Obi, who spoke at the site said the dredging of the Sacamori-Nwangene drain would provide a permanent solution to the challenge of flood in Onitsha and environs, adding that President Goodluck Jonathan decided to intervene on the project because of sustained and consistent efforts and commitment of the state government on the project, as well as repeated appeals to the Federal Government to come to the aide of the residents of the area.

In the meantime, Anambra State government has commenced work on some gully erosion sites in the state. The affected areas are the Ideani erosion site along Nkpor-Nnobi road, Omagba phase one and kilometer one on the Enugu-Onitsha expressway, both in Onitsha.

Obi said government was taking short term measures to ensure that the affected roads were not severed by erosion and to save buildings that were threatened.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/09/anambra-begins-dredging-of-flood-channels-in-onitsha/

good one peter obi

I believe lagos, enugu, oyo and kano state governors have a lot to learn from this

this is what we are talking about

Take 'Enugu' out of your equation . . . . . . .

Anambra is the priority of FG

Sun of god:

Take 'Enugu' out of your equation . . . . . . .

did enugu not have a flood recently

alj_harem:

did enugu not have a flood recently

According to 'Nairaland' there was a flood.

But according to the residents everything is all good in Enugu.

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Shut up, enugu (wawa) is as messed up as oyo is.

chy101:

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Shut up, enugu (wawa) is as messed up as oyo is.

get away . . . . .

Enugu is Nigeria's best kept secret. (its not even my home state)

chy101:

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Shut up, enugu (wawa) is as messed up as oyo is.

Sun of god:

get away . . . . .

Enugu is Nigeria's best kept secret. (its not even my home state)

calm down

it does not matter whether enugu is there or not

all we can say is that other governors can learn from this

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You are out of your mind. enugu is fool of shit, the last time I check refuse dump all over the streets. Tell that to the outsiders or rather monkeys

Instead of you to commend the proactive stride taken by Peter (Okwute) Obi in Anambra, you are here telling us enugu nonsense. Please get out of this thread and create a thread about your enugu and see if anybody will even comment on it

chy101:

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You are out of your mind. enugu is fool of poo, the last time I check refuse dump all over the streets. Tell that to the outsiders or rather monkeys

who is this monkey u are calling a state poo

I know u are not igbo or chyz so stop this rubbish and use ur original ID

Sun of god:

Take 'Enugu' out of your equation . . . . . . .

Prevention is better than cure. If Enugu starts such project now, all the better!

PointB:

Prevention is better than cure. If Enugu starts such project now, all the better!

correct and every other state in the country should follow this step

Well I hope the maintain the channel after the dredge it this time or it's just going to be blocked again after a couple of rainy seasons.

anambra state i hail dee

Haba, who is chy101?
Funny eediiott. lol.

Relax101:

Haba, who is chy101?
Funny eediiott. lol.

also likely chino11

Thumbs up to Anambra,
And HELL NOOO there was no flooding in Enugu. FEw days ago someone lied and posted Uyo flooding pics here claiming it was Enugu till he was busted by some inteligent Nairalanders. I have friends residing in Enugu there is nothing like that in any part of Enugu, People should stop spreading lies on Nairaland

This report get K-leg jare. Who exactly is doing this project? Is it the FG or the state govt? or are they in partnership?

okwute is the most astounding governor in nigeria!!
he did a hell of a job without borrowing kobo. enough respect,okwute ndigbo !
under his watch,the southeastern states united like brothers that they are.
this man is the only nigerian i can trust!!!

Peter Obi shld do something abt the International Cargo/Passenger Airport, pls, pls, pls! Recall FG have given their consent,

I was thinking in the line of constructing drainage ways for these flooding states not
knowing that our beloved Pre-military govts had already done them but are now blocked.

The country just gets more r.e.t.a.r.d.e.d with time instead of the other way round.

abia u see am