Asaba flood: Gov Okowa restates commitment to addressing the Scourge
http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has restated his administration’s commitment to addressing the perennial flooding that has continued to ravage residents of Asaba, the state capital. Governor Okowa in a statement on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Charles Aniagwu said the State Government feels the pains and the anguish of residents who pass through horrendous times as a result of the perennial flooding in town. He assured residents that government is not resting on her oars until the issue is addressed to a logical conclusion. “We apologise to all Deltans particularly those whose cars and houses were damaged. We seek your understanding as efforts are on to bring a lasting solution to the menace”. The Governor noted that previous Government over the years, made concerted efforts to address drainage challenges in the state capital. “But our analysis of the erosion challenge revealed that we needed to undertake a major restructuri...