Birnin Kebbi LG to construct 10km drainages

The Birnin Kebbi Local Government inKebbi State is to complete the construction of 10 kilometres drains and culverts before the commencement of rainy season.The Sole Administrator of the Council, Alhaji Musa Dan-Illela, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Birnin Kebbi recently that the project had reached 85 per cent completion stage.He said 111 residents of Tudunwada area in the metropolis lost their houses to flood this year due to heavy rainfall.The measure became necessary to prevent the destruction of lives and property, Dan-Illela said.However, the chairman advised the people to guard against indiscriminate dumping of refuse on drains and streams as part of the initiatives to prevent flooding and outbreak of diseases.He commended the management of the State Urban Development Authority (KUDA), for enforcing the state environmental laws.He added that the council would continue to support KUDA to wage war against environmental abuse.Dan-Illela advised the people to obtain building permits from relevant authorities before erecting any structure to avoid demolition.
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