{
  "id": 9779130,
  "title": "Uyo Flooding: Gov Eno orders review of city’s master-plan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/uyo-flooding-gov-eno-orders-review-of-citys-master-plan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T14:42:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/25/uyo-flooding-gov-eno-orders-review-of-citys-master-plan/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fluctuating flooding incidents in Akwa Ibom State, with a focus on Uyo, have prompted Governor Umo Eno to order the review and updating of the city's urban drain and flood master-plan. Nsikak Ekong, the Commissioner for Environment, unveiled this development during a Ministerial press briefing, explaining that the review aims to provide a long-term solution to the recurring flooding in the state, exacerbated by urbanization, climate change, and human factors such as blocked drains.\n\nEkong highlighted that the ministry is currently developing a Climate Change Policy and collaborating with the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly to enact legislation supporting climate action and carbon-credit opportunities. The rapid urbanization in Uyo has also contributed to flooding, as fewer bushes can absorb water, and concreted surfaces have replaced natural landscapes. Consequently, the governor has tasked a consultant to undertake the review and update of the flood/drain master plan, demonstrating Akwa Ibom's response to rapid urbanization and climate-induced flooding.\n\nIn addition, a new environmental response team, the 'Clean Akwa Ibom Brigade,' will be established to monitor and check flood-prone areas across the state. The commissioner shared updates on the Uyo dump site, stating that government is close to reclaiming Uyo village road, with plans to build a housing estate in the area. Akwa Ibom generates around 700,000 metric tonnes of waste annually, equivalent to about 2,000 tonnes daily, and the governor has directed the ministry to engage consultants to convert waste into energy.\n\nThe commissioner mentioned that two companies, one from India and one from the United States, have been contacted; the US company proposed converting waste to energy, which could then be sold to the national grid, while the Indian company suggested waste-to-wealth conversion, where families would be profiled, and bins would be provided in different colors for segregation—organic waste to organic fertilizers and plastic waste to wealth. The aim is to provide employment opportunities for the youth and turn waste into a resource for the community. Environmental education programs on waste segregation have been introduced in primary and secondary schools, and drainage desilting has been carried out around Abak Road, Aka Road, Ikot Ekpene Road, and Shelter Extension and other affected areas.",
  "summary": "Alarmed by the increase in flooding incidents in Akwa Ibom State, particularly, Uyo, Governor Umo Eno has directed a consultant to undertake the review and updating of the city’s urban drain, flood master-plan. The Commissioner for Environment, Nsikak Ekong who disclosed this during a Ministerial press briefing noted that the review was aimed at bringing […] Uyo Flooding: Gov Eno orders review of…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}