Isheri Flooding An Emergency – Reps

By Oduyemi Odumade

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to declare the flooding of Isheri – Ijodu and environs as a national emergency disaster.

The resolution was as a result of an urgent motion titled “Call To Declare The Flooding Of Isheri – Ojodu And Environs As A National Emergency Disaster”, sponsored by Mr. Ibrahim Ayokunle Isiaka.

It also urged the Federal Government through the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, to provide immediate relief materials for the displaced residents in the area.

The motion equally asked the Federal Ministry of works to urgently commence road development and erosion control of the underpass at Wawa and Kara sections and construct the roads leading to and out of Wawa and Kara Markets to serve as another route for vehicles travelling along Lagos- Ibadan expressway, before demobilization of the contractor currently working in the axis.

It also mandates the Committees on Works and Appropriations to ensure that provisions are made for’ the additional scope of work.

The House also urged the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Environment to carry out a thorough condition assessment of the Isheri- Ojodu low land areas with a view to finding lasting solution to the menace of flood in the area.

In passing the motion, the House urged the Federal Government through the Ecological Fund Office, to construct retaining walls along the banks of Ogun River in Ojodu-Isheri waterways.

The House also tasked its Committees on Compliance, Works, Environment, Ecological Fund and Appropriation, to ensure compliance to the resolution of the House and report back to the House within three Weeks.

Edited By Grace Namiji