By Steve Oni, Ilorin
As the rainy season approaches, the Kwara state government has commenced the dredging of Asa river in Ilorin, the state capital, to stave off the annual flood disaster in Ilorin metropolis.
New Telegraph noticed workers dredging the Asa river along Gada area of the metropolis on Monday.
When contacted, the state commissioner for Environment, Architect Aliyu Muhammad Saifudeen said Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the contract for the dredging of the river., adding that dredging which covers over four kilometres of the river is expected to get rid of all obstacles hampering the smooth flow of the river.
“Accordingly, the notorious annual flood at various points, especially at the bridges would certainly be a thing of the past,” he added.
He said the contractor has been given four weeks to complete the project, assuring him of the cooperation of his ministry in achieving this.
Saifuddeen said henceforth, the river would enjoy regular maintenance to add value to the aesthetic beauty of the state capital.
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