Residents in Rumuokania 2 new-Layout, in Ada George area of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area (LGA), of Rivers State have expressed anguish over the challenge posed to members of the communities as a result of a blocked waterway.
This is just as they hauled the Governor Siminialayi Fubara for the construction of internal roads in their area.
The people said the development has not only eased human and vehicular movements, but has also accelerated business and economic growth in the area.
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The landlords in a statement signed by the chairman, Pastor Joel Gbandi and the Secretary, Lucky Atiegoba, also appealed to the governor, to preserve the durability of the road by desilting the blocked canal in the axis.
According to the group, the canal transversed through over 12 communities, stressing that the blockage has hindered the free flow of water each time it rains, thereby causing flash flood on the beautifully constructed roads, homes and businesses.