Flood: Sen. Ngwu Urges FG To Complete Ivo River Dam Project In Enugu

Senator Osita Ngwu has once again urged the Federal Government to complete the abandoned Ivo River Dam Project in Enugu, following devastating floods that have affected numerous communities in the state. The Senator, who chairs the Senate Committee on Air Force, called for the immediate intervention of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to protect the residents of Aninri and other Local Government Areas of Enugu.

Ngwu emphasized that the Ivo Dam, which was initially intended to serve as a multipurpose infrastructure for water supply, irrigation, fishery, and electricity generation, has remained unfinished and poses a significant risk to surrounding communities. He expressed hope that the current administration, under President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope agenda, would prioritize the project's completion.

Ngwu has been raising awareness about the Ivo Dam since 2023, writing to the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and engaging the Minister of Water Resources on the need to include the project in the national budget. The flooding, which has displaced over 3,000 residents in five communities, has caused extensive damage and destroyed homes and livelihoods.

The Senator urged the Federal Ministry of Water Resources to send a technical team to assess the dam's current condition and implement emergency flood-control measures to mitigate the ongoing destruction. He stressed that completing the Ivo Dam should be seen as an urgent intervention to protect lives, restore livelihoods, and unlock the agricultural and economic potential of Enugu State.