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Some Landlords in Port Harcourt have expressed worries over possible collapse of some newly constructed internal roads following poor drainages, appealed for government intervention.
The Landlords under the aegis of ‘Rumuokania 11, New Layout Landlords Association by Location, Ada George, Port Harcourt’ made the appeal at a media briefing in Port Harcourt.
The group’s Chairman, Mr Joel Gbandi, who read the the appeal noted with dismay the adverse affects of a blocked water canal on the newly constructed Rumuoke/Pipeline Internal Roads.
The blockage he said if not quickly addressed would expose affected areas to erosion and subject residents and livelihoods to an existential threat.
The chairman however, commended Gov. Siminalaye Fubara’s commitments to infrastucture development and economic prosperity as he proffered solutions to community based problems.
According to him, completion of major internal roads in Rumuoke/Pipeline axis had returned normalcy to the once relegated area.
”Prior to delivery of these internal roads by the governor, the area had been flood prone with several business struggling to survive as a result of bad roads.
”While we commend the governor for this impactful project, we wish to draw his attention to an emerging issue that poses a threat to the durability of this critical road infrastructure.
”There is major canal which is currently blocked, it used to be a vital waterway, traversing several communities, including Rumuokania, Mgbraja, Ogbogoro, Egbelu, Elioparanwo, Mini-Orlu, Rumue-vorlu amongst others.
”We urge the governor to aid fastrack desilting of affected canal and protect the roads from being washed away by flash flood during the rains,” he said.
