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 initiated a mass demolition of structures built on designated water channels, following Minister Nyesom Wike's directive. The demolition began in Maitama, with tractors bringing down affected structures as officials enforced the order. Wike, who inspected flood-affected areas, emphasized that the exercise would target properties obstructing natural water passages, regardless of the owners' political affiliations or status.
The administration plans to desilt blocked drainages and accelerate infrastructure projects to improve the capital's resilience to flooding.
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