Politics
IN a significant milestone, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, has commissioned the Patigi Erosion and Flood Control Project in Patigi Town in Kwara State.
The Minister of Youth Development, Jamila Bio Ibrahim, who represented the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, hailed the project as a turning point in the fight against environmental challenges and a testament to President Bola Tinubu’s government’s commitment to improving the lives of citizens.
“This Erosion and Flood Control Dyke provides a solution to this long-standing issue. A well-connected drainage system that offers a convenient network for water flow, ultimately emptying into the river. Thus, laying a solid foundation for the people of Patigi to build upon in terms of town planning and flood prevention.
“It will also have far-reaching impacts such as protecting critical healthcare infrastructure, ensuring that medical services remain accessible even during extreme weather events, as well as safeguarding homes and businesses and providing peace of mind to residents and entrepreneurs alike,” the minister said.
Abubakar Yelwa, Managing Director, the National Hydro-Electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission, N-HYPPADEC, commended the community for their collaboration in combating the devastating effects of the flood and erosion in the Town especially the General Hospital and its environs.
He explained that the erosion and flood control drainage system consists of two sections spanning 0.75 kilometres with culverts and 0.325 kilometres of drains from various locations, designed to salvage the surrounding land by channelling runoff to the river.
The Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrasaq Abdulrahman, who was represented by the State Commissioner for Environment, Nafisat Buge, thanked the commission for the laudable intervention.
Th governor urged members of the community to actively participate in the maintenance and upkeep of the infrastructure.
The Etsu Patigi, AlIbrahim Umar Bologi II, in his heartfelt remarks, urged the people to maintain the project, adding that the government has done its part and expressed appreciation to the government and the N-HYPPADEC, saying: “We’ll continue to ask for more as we look forward to more projects.”
A.I
Aug. 10, 2024
Tags: AlIbrahim Umar Bologi II Etsu Patigi
