Governor Peter Obi has initiated another fundamental measure to entrench permanent solution to problem of flooding and environmental degradation in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area and environs.
Speaking when he led some members of the State Executive Council on inspection of drainage system and roads in the area, Governor Obi said the State Government was working with the Federal Government to clean up the silted Sacamori Drain and open up the blocked drains but stated that residents of the area must sign an undertaking pledging to maintain a friendly environment culture, including desisting from dumping refuse inside the drainage system.
Governor Obi said that traders along the Obodukwu road would equally be relocated to a better site, attributing the collapse of the newly reconstructed Obodoukwu road to blockage of the drain which forced flood on the road.
He stressed that while government was expending huge resources rebuilding the various sectors, the people should also live up to their responsibility of effectively maintaining their surroundings as a critical step to confront existing ecological challenges.
The member representing Ogbaru 1 in the State House of Assembly, Chief Benson Nwawulu thanked the Governor for his prompt response to the plight of the people and assured him that they will cooperate as partners to achieve the set goals.
Also speaking, the Parish Priest Saint Raphael’s Catholic Church, Okpoko, Rev Fr. Fred Anyaneme assured government of all necessary support and cooperation while requesting government intervention on some roads in the area.
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