The Kogi State government has reiterated its readiness to tackle erosion and flood through the deployment of infrastructure as a lasting solution to ecological challenges across the state.
The commissioner for information and communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, said in Lokoja yesterday that Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo administration was determined to change the face of Kogi with infrastructure that guarantees safety, sustainability and improved quality of life of the people.
According to him, new drainage systems in parts of the state including Etahi, Omigbo and Olubojo in Ankpa have already begun delivering results.
“Our drains are working as designed. Rainwater is being efficiently collected and channeled away, reducing the risk of flooding. Within minutes of heavy rainfall, the water is soaked away, leaving communities safe and accessible,” he said.
The commissioner further disclosed that the government was using the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project to strengthen flood control measures and reclaim land previously destroyed by ecological challenges.
