Abia to begin urgent flood, erosion control works in affected communities

The Abia State Government says it will commence urgent intervention and mitigation works at flood and erosion sites in affected rural communities in the state.

The Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting in Umuahia on Tuesday.

Mr Kanu said the intervention followed Governor Alex Otti’s directive to the Ministry of Environment to take immediate action in the affected communities.

The communities are Amamba Uzuakoli in Bende Local Government Area, and Ipupe Ubakala in Umuahia South Local Government Area.

“Let me report that relief will soon come the way of inhabitants of Amamba Uzuakoli flood and erosion site in Bende Local Government Area and Ipupe, Ubakala flood site in Umuahia South Local Government Area,” Mr Kanu said.