By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
The Kogi State Government says it is taking decisive steps to address erosion and flooding through the deployment of infrastructure designed to provide lasting solutions to ecological challenges across the state.
Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, disclosed this in Lokoja, stressing that Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s administration is committed to building solution-driven infrastructure that guarantees safety, sustainability, and improved quality of life for residents.
He noted that newly constructed drainage systems in Etahi, Omigbo, and Olubojo in Ankpa have already begun yielding results. “Our drains are working as designed. Rainwater is being efficiently collected and channeled away, reducing the risk of flooding. Within minutes of heavy rainfall, the water is soaked away, leaving communities safe and accessible,” Fanwo said.
The Commissioner added that the state is leveraging the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project to enhance flood control and reclaim land affected by erosion. He described the initiative under Barr. Ladi Jatto as a “game-changing platform” that has enabled the government to implement sustainable ecological solutions.
According to him, the administration’s environmental interventions reflect Governor Ododo’s vision of building resilient communities through projects tailored to the state’s needs. “Kogi is no longer just reacting to ecological disasters; we are proactively deploying infrastructure that prevents them. This is a new dawn in our approach to flood control and environmental sustainability,” he added.
