FCT Minister's Aide Defends Wike Amid Abuja Flooding
Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), defended the FCT Administration in light of flooding that occurred in parts of Abuja following heavy rainfall on Saturday. In a statement on Monday, Olayinka asserted that flooding is not a new issue in Abuja and has been a recurring problem prior to Wike's tenure as minister.
He noted that areas such as Wuse, Jabi, and Lokogoma experienced flooding in 2019, with similar incidents reported in 2022. Olayinka emphasized that the recent flooding should be understood in the context of Abuja's rapid expansion, which has strained drainage and infrastructure.
He also pointed to scavengers removing drainage covers as a contributing factor to the flooding. The FCT Administration is reviewing the 1979 Abuja Master Plan and is introducing more secure drainage covers to mitigate future flooding risks.
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