Wike inspects flooded FCT areas, uncovers illegal structure on revoked waterway
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike inspects flooded areas in Abuja, uncovering an illegal structure on a revoked drainage waterway. Learn about Wike’s response to FC Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-inspects-flooded-fct-areas-uncovers-illegal-structure-on-revoked-waterway/
On Tuesday, Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike visited areas in Abuja affected by flooding from weekend rains. Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, posted video footage of the visit to X. The footage showed Wike inspecting a drainage channel designated for flood control but revoked in 2011.
The site had been allocated but revoked due to overriding public interest, as indicated by a sign at the location. The inspection came amid debates over the causes of the flooding, with residents and critics pointing to blocked waterways, construction on green areas, and inadequate drainage as contributing factors. Olayinka defended the FCT Administration, stating that flooding in the capital has occurred in the past and is not solely a recent issue during Wike's tenure.
He cited previous flooding incidents in 2019 and 2022 and attributed some challenges to the rapid expansion of the Federal Capital Territory, with drainage infrastructure and planning regulations struggling to keep pace.
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