The Chairman of Kwali Area Council of the FCT, Nuhu Daniel Kwali, has directed the council’s Works Department to immediately assess damaged drainage channels in the area and commence their reconstruction to prevent floodwater from entering residential buildings.
Kwali gave the directive when he was led by officials of the Works Department on an inspection of damaged drainage channels from the Rhema Clinic area to Overseer Quarters in the council on Saturday.
He said following flood alerts issued by the Federal Government, it was imperative for the council to take proactive measures to prevent and control flooding that could destroy homes and property in the area.
He said he personally embarked on the inspection to assess the damage caused by water overflow and blocked or damaged drainage channels.
‘And you know this is the month, especially August and September, when we witness heavy floods. Hence, the council has to swing into action.
To control flooding, we decided to direct the Works Department to quickly carry out an assessment and see how we can reconstruct the drainage channels to contain floodwater,’ he said.
According to him, there had been reports of flooding in some houses around the Rhema Clinic area through to Overseer Quarters whenever there was heavy rainfall, prompting the council to take urgent action.
The chairman also cautioned residents against indiscriminate dumping of waste, particularly in drainage channels, saying such acts had contributed to flooding.