Demolition Of Illegal Structures Obstructing Water Channels Begin August 7–DG Special Duties

By Sunday Onye, senior correspondent

The government of Delta State has announced its readiness to demolish illegal structures obstructing or blocking natural water channels in major cities, especially Warri, Asaba and other parts of the state.

This is according to a statement by Chief Frank Omare, Director-General, Special Duties on Monday.

The statement urged Deltans to clear illegal structures obstructing the free flow of water in flood-prone cities in the state.

Omare stated that the move was not to witch-hunt any resident in the state but to reduce excessive flooding among major cities in the state.

The statement reads, “The rains are here with us. With blocked natural waterways and drainages our people suffer from flooding leading to the destruction of their hard-earned property as well as disruption of social and economic activities.

“It is for these reasons that the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State through the Office of the Director-General Special Duties will from Monday, August 7th, 2023, commence the opening up and demolition of illegal structures erected on natural water channels thereby obstructing the free flow of water to existing rivers in Warri, Uvwie, Udu, Sapele, Ughelli and other parts of the state.

“The time has come for us to get it right. Enough of the sufferings of our people whenever it rains because some people deliberately built on natural water channels,” the statement added.