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Wike orders demolition of houses built on waterways after FCT flooding

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike orders demolition of houses built on Abuja waterways after recent flooding, vowing to remove all obstructions. Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-orders-demolition-of-houses-built-on-waterways-after-fct-flooding/

Wike orders demolition of houses built on waterways after FCT flooding

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has ordered the demolition of homes built on designated water channels in Abuja due to recent flooding. Wike inspected areas affected by the flooding during a press briefing and noticed that property owners had blocked designated water channels, as per the Abuja Master Plan. He warned that structures obstructing these channels would be demolished.

Wike emphasized that the flooding was a consequence of blocking waterways and assured that all houses obstructing water channels would be demolished, regardless of the owners' status. The FCT Development Control Department has been given until Saturday to take action against these structures.

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