The House of Representatives has raised concern over the erosion problem in Auchi, Edo state and it’s environ and asked the federal government to immediately declare a state of emergency in the area to provide holistic remediation in order to safeguard lives and properties.
The road linking Auchi and Agenebode was cut off by erosion leading to the youths creating an alternative route through which they now extort commuters. The House also asked the Rural Electrification Agency to replace the damaged electricity poles, wires and its other components; and reconnect the affected communities to the national grid.
He said the recent rainstorm disaster that affected Okpella in Etsako East Local Government Area, washed away the bridge connecting Iddo-Okugbe with Awuyemi leading to the Federal Highway, electricity poles and communication routes connecting parts of the State in the country.