Abuja flooding: Mass demolition begins after Wike’s order
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has commenced the demolition of houses and other structures built on designated water channels in Abuja. The demolition exercise began on Tuesday in Maitama, shortly after the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, ordered the immediate removal of structures obstructing waterways in the capital. Tractors were seen bringing Read More:…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration in Abuja has started demolishing houses and structures built on designated water channels, following an order by Minister Nyesom Wike. This initiative aimed to clear obstructions in waterways and mitigate the risks of flooding in the capital. Tractors were deployed to bring down the affected structures, as officials enforced Wike's directive.
The minister, after inspecting flood-affected areas in Maitama District, emphasized that the demolition would not discriminate based on the owners' status or political affiliations. Wike stressed that the exercise would continue until Saturday, and any attempts to avoid the demolition would be futile. He also announced plans to desilt blocked drainages and accelerate infrastructure projects to enhance the city's resilience to flooding, attributing the crisis partly to climate change and illegal constructions. Wike urged residents to cooperate and maintain proper waste disposal to prevent further blockages.
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