Gov. Ugwuanyi frowns at illegal construction on waterways

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has called on residents of

the state not to erect structures on waterways to avoid the incidence

of flood or erosion caused by blockage of the drainage system.

Governor Ugwuanyi made the call while inspecting the erosion site

along Okigwe old federal road by Ugwuleshi Community in Awgu Local

Government Area of the state, which washed out the road culvert

because of blockage of the drainage caused by illegal erection of

fences down the stream. The governor who frowned at the cause of the erosion and the threat it

has posed to the people of the community and its environs, promised

that his administration would in spite of the present economic

challenges, reconstruct the culvert not minding that it is a federal

government project. He told the people of the area to continue to support and offer

special prayers for the progress of the state and the country in

general, assuring them that he was committed to his campaign promises

to advance good governance in the state. In his response, the Transition Chairman of Awgu Local Government

Area, Hon. Stanley Okeke, on behalf of the people of the council

thanked the governor for his prompt visit and his promise to intervene

on the challenges being faced by the people of the area as a result of

the erosion. He said that the governor had always come to their rescue whenever

they were in difficulties, assuring him of their prayers and support

at all times. Other dignitaries at the site include, the member representing Awgu

South in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Nelson Uduji, Commissioner

for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Patrick Ikpenwa, Commissioner for

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