From Ekene Uzoewulu, Enugu
The Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA) has said that the removal of illegal structures constructed on sanitary drains in Uwani and its environs will commence shortly.
Hon. Uche Anya, the Chairman of ECTDA made the statement over the weekend when he held a townhall meeting with the landlords, managers and caretakers of the various houses in the area.
He said the action became necessary following the menace of flooding in the area which if left unchecked, could lead to a very serious disaster.
According to him “whenever it rains, from Bigard to Onwudiwe, down to Robbinson is flooded because the drainages through which the downpour is expected to run through have been built on.
“These drains that were designed by Michael Okpara has been built on and this administration wants those lanes reestablished to control flooding in this city centre.
“The big water way at Robbinson is completely blocked and those that have built on it will be made to remove them”.
The ECTDA Boss further stated that because the administration of Governor Peter Mbah believes in citizens engagement, “we want to agree with you on the best way to carry out this exercise with human face but the right thing must be done regardless”.
