Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno orders measures to address recurring flooding affecting Uyo and other communities. According to reports from The Punch and Daily Post Nigeria, the governor directs the demolition of buildings constructed on drainage channels, citing the need to restore or protect drainage capacity. The actions are presented as a response to repeated flooding and damage to property linked to drainage obstruction.
In addition to the demolition directive, Daily Post Nigeria reports that Eno instructs the Ministry of Environment to develop a new flood and drainage master plan. The reports say the existing flood management blueprint no longer matches current conditions shaped by rapid urbanisation. Together, the articles describe a two-part approach: immediate enforcement through removal of encroachments and longer-term planning through updated flood-control and drainage strategies.
The outlets do not provide details on timelines for the demolition, the number of structures affected, or the specific components of the planned master plan.
