Tinubu Urged to Declare Emergency on Erosion in South-East

Rufus Omeire, a senator representing Imo West from the Action Peoples Party, called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency regarding gully erosion in the South-East region. In a statement made on Friday, Omeire raised concerns about the destructive effects of erosion on communities, roads, homes, farmland, and public infrastructure, emphasizing that it poses a serious threat to lives and livelihoods in the region.

He specifically mentioned the Orlu Senatorial Zone and the Ideato Federal Constituency as areas severely affected by erosion. Omeire stressed the need for urgent federal government intervention to address this environmental disaster.

He also referenced President Tinubu's recent approval for the construction of a 150-kilometer road linking Oba, Nnewi, Uga, Akokwa, Arondizuogu, and Okigwe, highlighting the neglect of infrastructure in the region.