A member of academia, Patrick Ebojele (PhD) has appealed to residentw of Edo State to desilt drain as heavy rains set as the world is experiencing global warming.
He noted that increase flooding which can be better control when citizens desilt drainages allowing free from of water thereby reducing the effect of flooding.
Ebojele, the National Convener
N’Edo Gheria, a socio political and cultural group said necessary steps be taken to enlighten the populace adopt proactive measure to addressing flooding.
“It is of note that, the world is experiencing global warming and Nigeria is not an exception same for Edo state. We can as citizens collaborate with Government to clean our environment rather than playing politics of hate as it’s been exhibited by some persons.
“While it is true that government must provide the enabling act and environment for the evacuation of our debris, it’s of note that the citizens must also be mindful of green areas, moats and other water ways which research has shown overtime has been seriously encroached on by some persons therefore causing some of this menace whenever it rains.
“Rather, we urged everyone to be an advocate of helping to sensitize our people on the need to keep our environment clean. We must stop politicizing everything,after all there have been governments before this one, and we had erosion problems.
“Let’s support and encourage our leaders to be focused on governance rather than politicking.
“By understanding the consequences of global warming during the rainy season, we can take steps to mitigate and adapt to these changes, reducing the risks and impacts on communities and ecosystems”.
