Consequently, the affected people have cried out appealing to the state and federal governments to, as a matter of urgency, come to their aid before they are forced to relocate from the area. He added that the erosion is becoming threatening because of the stream that runs through the area which is making the current of the water to flow stronger especially during the raining season. The ward heads unanimously stated that “The erosion is threatening the whole estate in recent times where plots of lands and houses nearby are submerged annually due to the large volume of water that passes through. They added that “Natural and human factors are gradually worsening the situation thereby leading to the expansion of the water channel. The residents, therefore, asked the state government to source for funds from the federal government under the ecological funds to embark on a project that could save the area from the environmental hazard.

Source: Nigerian Tribune August 05, 2020 16:28 UTC