The Governor of Anambra State, Charles Soludo, on Wednesday, said erosion and other ecological threats are gnawing at 30 to 40 per cent of the state’s landmass.

Soludo who described Anambra as the erosion capital of Nigeria called for a speedy intervention from the Federal Government and other development partners.

The governor disclosed this to State House Correspondents after meeting with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The former Central Bank Governor who argued that only an urgent intervention from the FG and other development partners can salvage the situation said his administration is introducing better environmental awareness among the people to limit the challenge.

He said, “The environment is our number one existential threat, other than security, and Anambra is the erosion capital of Nigeria.

“Perhaps, you might know that about 30% to 40% of our land is under threat of erosion, there’s no other state like Anambra when it comes to erosion. Even last week somewhere between Ezinhifite/Osumenyin Road was cut off again and several huge gullies everywhere; Obosi, Oko, Nanka, Aguolo, everywhere, there’s erosion menace.

“As I said, while our landmass is shrinking massively due to erosion and so on, it’s far beyond the capacity of a state government to deal with. Even if you were to sink the entire budget of the state for the next ten years into dealing with the gully erosion in the state, it will still be like a drop in the ocean.”

Soludo said the state government is poised to “partner effectively with the federal government” and other development partners to address the issue.

“It is a state of emergency, with regards to erosion. And of course, we’re also promoting this concept of responsible citizenship on the part of our people, to be able to take some responsible steps.

“We are providing some regulations; people controlling the runoff water from their homes, they don’t just pipe them and get them off on the streets. Of course, they must go somewhere, contain it within your place. Building controls; will designate drain versus buildable areas, and so on and so forth.

“Then, of course, trying to tackle these things with early warning signals, and we’ll begin to tackle them. Clean up our drainages and make sure we channel runoff waters down to rivers and so on and so forth and not let them percolate on the road or try to go to unwanted places and so on and so forth,” he said.

On the security of his state, Soludo argued that Anambra ranks among the five to ten most secure states in the country.

https://punchng.com/anambra-now-erosion-capital-of-nigeria-says-soludo/

Hmnmn

One of the many legacies of Peter Obi. I thought his zombiedient people said he left an indelible legacy behind in anambra? No wonder d niggi doesnt refer to his achievements in Anambra when he talks. All he knows is shouting China and Egypt upandan . Hes one of the most overrated presidential contestants I've ever seen. Giving vague stats always

While their former governor who ran the state into abject poverty and massive under-development is in Lagos forging certificates up and down.



I will personally be present when he will be sentence to jail. I will host a party afterward.

Good riddance to bad rubbish

Okay...


In all these natural disaster, Anambra has been waxing stronger economically and otherwise.

Erosion is never under control of man, just as the recurring hurricane, wildfire, tornado and mudslides happening in other countries.

What's the way out?

Developers will not see this oooo. If Na other regions dem go dey run they mouth anyhow. Mtcheeew!

Money wey Peter Obi suppose use to mitigate erosion during his tenure was looted and 'saved' while the state was desperately screaming for help and development. I can imagine what Soludo would have done in his stead. Peter Obi was a disaster to Anambra. Tufiakwa!

Meanwhile Peter Obi was opening his gutter mouth to say Northerners have no roads. I'm sure ibos would be wishing they had 1% of soil quality of the North.

All thanks. To Obidient the dullard

Where are Obi supporters oh
Where are the Obi supporters from SW
Oya come and defend the undefendable

Obidiiots come and see o.

And yet Peter Obi was a governor in this state for 8yrs. Shameless pigs

The home of billionaires

temitope27:
The home of billionaires

Meow

femisplash:
Meanwhile Peter Obi was opening his gutter mouth to say Northerners have no roads. I'm sure ibos would be wishing they had 1% of soil quality of the North.

This is Alimosho location government where APC get their highest votes in Lagos

Watch the video of flooding and erosion in that area

https://youtube.com/shorts/TEsjQTYB1Hc?feature=share

RockHard:
Money wey Peter Obi suppose use to mitigate erosion during his tenure was looted and 'saved' while the state was desperately screaming for help and development. I can imagine what Soludo would have done in his stead. Peter Obi was a disaster to Anambra. Tufiakwa!

This is Lagos

[quote author=ryloy post=116906655]The Governor of Anambra State, Charles Soludo, on Wednesday, said erosion and other ecological threats are gnawing at 30 to 40 per cent of the state’s landmass.

Soludo who described Anambra as the erosion capital of Nigeria called for a speedy intervention from the Federal Government and other development partners.

The governor disclosed this to State House Correspondents after meeting with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The former Central Bank Governor who argued that only an urgent intervention from the FG and other development partners can salvage the situation said his administration is introducing better environmental awareness among the people to limit the challenge.

He said, “The environment is our number one existential threat, other than security, and Anambra is the erosion capital of Nigeria.

“Perhaps, you might know that about 30% to 40% of our land is under threat of erosion, there’s no other state like Anambra when it comes to erosion. Even last week somewhere between Ezinhifite/Osumenyin Road was cut off again and several huge gullies everywhere; Obosi, Oko, Nanka, Aguolo, everywhere, there’s erosion menace.

“As I said, while our landmass is shrinking massively due to erosion and so on, it’s far beyond the capacity of a state government to deal with. Even if you were to sink the entire budget of the state for the next ten years into dealing with the gully erosion in the state, it will still be like a drop in the ocean.”

Soludo said the state government is poised to “partner effectively with the federal government” and other development partners to address the issue.

“It is a state of emergency, with regards to erosion. And of course, we’re also promoting this concept of responsible citizenship on the part of our people, to be able to take some responsible steps.

“We are providing some regulations; people controlling the runoff water from their homes, they don’t just pipe them and get them off on the streets. Of course, they must go somewhere, contain it within your place. Building controls; will designate drain versus buildable areas, and so on and so forth.

“Then, of course, trying to tackle these things with early warning signals, and we’ll begin to tackle them. Clean up our drainages and make sure we channel runoff waters down to rivers and so on and so forth and not let them percolate on the road or try to go to unwanted places and so on and so forth,” he said.

On the security of his state, Soludo argued that Anambra ranks among the five to ten most secure states in the country.

https://punchng.com/anambra-now-erosion-capital-of-nigeria-says-soludo/the people that claim to develop Lagos but can't develop Anambra their land .No be juju be that.

One the most talkative governor,all he does is talk talk with little or no action.

Advocate500:
One the most talkative governor,all he does is talk talk with little or no action.

For saying the truth

ryloy:

For saying the truth

he is now the governor of anambra state , campaign period is over ,is time to show work.

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robinso01:
What's the way out?

The way out of most of the problems of the SE is for Igbos to remain in the region, focus on their problems and find solutions for them instead of swarming the land of others and dragging with indigenes everywhere.

Advocate500:
One the most talkative governor,all he does is talk talk with little or no action.

Soludo is a more sincere and capable leader than Obi. Highlighting the problem is important. He will however have a difficult time in Anambra because Igbo are not easy to lead or organise.

What happened to Abia and Imo

I think those State should seek multinational corporations on this issue. States where you see erosion site as lengthy as Cocoa House.

This is why Igbos should grow up and stop playing politics of hate.

Eko Atlantic was a solution devised by Tinubu to prevent the Sea's aggressive encroachment of Victoria Island. A real and long term solution for a very serious environmental problem.

Obi offered no solution for erosion in Anambra during his tenure despite the fact it is a very serious problem.

Perfect examples Igbos should shun tribalism and stop blindly and clannishly touting their own for leadership rather than backing the right leader because he/she is from an ethnic group they despise.

OriOko88:

One of the many legacies of Peter Obi. I thought his zombiedient people said he left an indelible legacy behind in anambra? No wonder d niggi doesnt refer to his achievements in Anambra when he talks. All he knows is shouting China and Egypt upandan . Hes one of the most overrated presidential contestants I've ever seen. Giving vague stats always

shut up. Do you know Lagos that your Father Abraham built has the largest number of agbero and urchins? Erosion is natural phenomenon but agbero and urchins are man made