Edo State Commission Identifies 129 Erosion Sites Needing Aid

The Edo State Government has identified 129 gully erosion sites that require urgent intervention as part of its efforts to address worsening ecological challenges threatening communities across the state. Terry Igiebor, chairman of the Edo State Ecological Funding and Management Commission, disclosed this information to journalists in Benin.

The commission conducted a statewide assessment tour across 16 local government areas, focusing on identifying communities facing serious environmental challenges. Igiebor noted alarming situations in rural communities, including incidents of residents living dangerously close to deep erosion channels and a reported death related to erosion.

The commission is developing a one-year intervention roadmap and is exploring funding opportunities through the Federal Government’s Ecological Project Office, the World Bank, and other international partners. Igiebor emphasized the need for equitable distribution of ecological interventions across the state’s three Senatorial Districts and highlighted the importance of environmental education to combat issues like flooding and erosion.