By Austin Ogwuda
DELTA State Government says it is commencing the pulling down of all llegal structures obstructing or blocking natural water channels in major cities, especially Warri, Asaba and other parts of Delta State.
This was contained in a statement by the Director-General, Special Duties, Chief Frank Omare and made available to The Town Hall Media on Monday.
According to the statement, “the rains are here with us. With blocked natural waterways and drainages our people suffer from flooding leading to the destruction of their hard-earned property as well as disruption of social and economic activities.
“It is for these reasons that the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State through the Office of the Director-General Special Duties will from Monday, August 7th, 2023, commence the opening up and demolition of illegal structures erected on natural water channels thereby obstructing the free flow of water to existing rivers in Warri, Uvwie, Udu, Sapele, Ughelli and other parts of the state.
“The time has come for us to get it right. Enough of the sufferings of our people whenever it rains because some people deliberately built on natural water channels,” the statement added.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori had recently warned that his administration would demolish all structures built along waterways, frowning against dumping of refuse on drainages to give way for free flow of flood water.
“A few days ago I was sent a viral video on the flooded Airport road in Warri, which of course, was caused by our people because they built structures along waterways”, said the governor.
