Flooding: State Govt. Begins Massive Clearing and Desilting of Drainage Channels in Nnewi (Photos)

In its determination to ensure a flood-free Nkwo Nnewi Market, Anambra State Government has commenced the massive desilting of drainages across Nkwo Nnewi Market as part of efforts to rid the market of flood-related issues.

A visit by our correspondent shows that massive evacuation of waste was ongoing as three caterpillars and two tippers was deployed to clear the drains and canals that were blocked by indiscriminate dumping of refuge by traders.

In the Motorcycle parts section of the market, the drains was being cleared of silts and debris of all types ranging from jerry cans, nylons, sacks, polythene bags, tires, tubes engine blocks and the rest.

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During the visit, traders in the market expressed satisfaction over the clearing which they said was long over due.

Speaking to our correspondent, a trader in the Market, Mr. Ralph Ejike praised the state government for the initiative, according to him, the desilting of the drains will help avert the perennial flood challenges in the Market.

For Mr. Moses, he praised the Governor of the State for his immediate intervention in the market, sating that it was a great step in the right direction.

For Mrs Chikwe, she expressed her joy noting that the clearing will allow free flow water across the market.

It will be recalled that the Member Representing Nnewi North, Hon. Nonso Okafor on Thursday, 3rd of October, 2019, during the plenary session of Anambra State House of Assembly, sponsored a motion under Matter of Urgent Public Interest, calling on the state government to urgently create measures to tackle flood menace in Nnewi.

Presenting the motion, Hon. Nonso Okafor called on the Executive Governor of Anambra State, His Excellency, Chief Dr. Willie Obiano to come to the aid of Nnewi and provide a lasting solution to the deadly flooding and erosion menace ravaging the town.