By Awhawha Awhawha
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori remain committed to the gradual eradication of flooding through the ongoing construction of rainwater bunkers across the state.
Director General, Delta State Bureau for Communications and Orientation, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe gave the assurance on Wednesday while speaking as a guest of Quest Radio and Television prime time public affairs program “The Big Story.”
He said governor Oborevwori will continue to work round the clock through regular inspection of the ongoing construction of various rainwater bunkers, so as to drastically reduce the problem of flooding, occasioned by thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across the three senatorial districts in the State.
Dr Oghenesivbe further assured that flooding will soon be a thing of the past in Delta state due to the activation of hitech equipment and engineering in respect of the multi-billion Naira underground floodwater tunnels capable of taking out rainwater in a matter of few minutes, no matter the volume.
He disclosed that the state flood disaster management committee chaired by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu is working with relevant stakeholders, state and federal agencies to provide necessary support and assistance to victims of flooding across the three senatorial districts.
He commended the State Taskforce on Environment headed by Chief Godspower Asiuwhu, for the tremendous success recorded since it’s inception.
Dr Oghenesivbe appealed to residents in the state to stop dumping refuse indiscriminately, clean up their immediate environments and drains, unplug electrical appliances during inflow of floodwaters, and move all valuables including household property to upland areas to avoid being destroyed.
The Bureau Chief commended governor Oborevwori for making adequate provisions for Flood Diaster Management in the state, saying that government will continue to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents in the state during the rainy season.