The worsening flood situation in various areas of Abuja has led the Federal Capital Territory Administration to initiate the demolition of buildings and other constructions that block designated waterways throughout the capital.
This action comes in response to recent heavy rains that have caused flooding in multiple regions of the Federal Capital Territory, hampering movement and impacting communities in several districts.
Following an inspection of the affected areas, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike directed the removal of structures that hinder waterways.
The demolition process commenced in Maitama, with plans for the FCT Administration to broaden the effort to additional sites where buildings and constructions have been found to obstruct designated drainage paths.
The goal is to restore the unobstructed flow of stormwater through the city’s drainage system and natural waterways.
The recent flooding has affected several parts of Abuja, including Wuse 2, Gudu, Gaduwa, Durumi, Maitama, Katampe, Mabushi, Lugbe, Gwarimpa, Asokoro, Utako, Wuye, Lokogoma and Ebeano-Gudu.
Beyond the immediate intervention, the flooding has renewed attention on the need to maintain drainage infrastructure, keep designated waterways free from obstruction and ensure that development within the Federal Capital Territory remains consistent with the city’s planning requirements.
As the rainy season continues, the FCT Administration says efforts to clear waterways and improve drainage systems are aimed at ensuring the more efficient movement of stormwater and strengthening the capital’s preparedness for further rainfall.
