The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has initiated the evacuation of one million meters of drainage in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Taraba and Bauchi states.
Alhaji Goni Alkali, Managing Director of the commission, announced this during an inspection of the ongoing drainage evacuation and completed solar-powered boreholes in Maiduguri, Borno State capital.
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Alkali said the urgency of desilting drainages to address the frequent flooding that devastates homes, lives and livelihoods in the region was of utmost importance to the commission as it will not only control flooding but also enhance sanitation and reduce the risk of malaria and cholera outbreaks.
“We are all aware of global warming and its impact, particularly the flooding issues in our region. To counter this, we believe that proper drainage management is essential for mitigating floods across the North East,” Alkali said.
“We are working to desilt approximately one million metres of drainage across the six states. In Maiduguri alone, we are evacuating 300,000 meters. The progress so far is visible, and we will continue these efforts. This project will also create job opportunities for our youth through our consulting firms.”
Daily Trust
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