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TIME AND AGAIN, IT'S ABOUT DRAINAGES |
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When I say poor or lack of drainages is one of the biggest environmental challenges we have, at least, in South East Nigeria, I mean every word of it. And the raining seasons are not usually good times for those that live in such environment(one without proper drainage channel).
This time, it wasn't different. In fact, it can pass for one of the most ugly evidence of the effects of poor drainages. Now, there's this road that leads to my university, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka the road is one with drainage at both sides but as I once reported here, the drainage has been completely filled with sand and other organic/inorganic wastes making it difficult, if not impossible, for flood or any other water to be channeled properly. The part of the drainage completely filled with sand and other kinds of matter starts from a location about one kilometer down to our school gate. Because the drainage cannot serve it's purpose of channeling water again, all the flood/other waters flow along the asphalted road which led to the quickened breakdown of that part of the road. It became a site for stagnant flood water and also spelled danger for drivers as commercial buses were often stuck in that part of the road. It worried the university students also as sometimes the stagnant pool of flood water is splashed on them by drivers who were trying to navigate their way through. It also caused them delays in their schedule as that part of the road became a location for light traffic jam. I thought of what to do to salvage the situation and I,first, pleaded with the state government through my university radio station,UNIZIK 94.1 FM, to immediately come to the aid of the residents of that area especially the students by at least patching up the road. Some of my fellow presenters in our university radio joined in making that plea to the government and the state government responded by temporarily patching up the road. Some wondered why they should just do a patch up then but now, it appears they did it in order to wait for the dry season to commence the real work there. And, the good news is that they indeed were waiting for the dry season which has slowly set in to commence full work there. They are now clearing the drainages of sand and other materials that had filled it up while also filling the affected parts of the road with big chippings as a temporary measure pending when the entire road will be fully reconstructed. It was all the more pleasing for me that the workers just don't evacuate sand materials from the drainage but also dispose the evacuated sand properly by conveying it via a number of tippers. It has now made the road clearer and water wastes now take its place in the drainage channels. Seeing that environment return slowly to a friendly one gives me huge joy.
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36 Comments
Thanks for sharing though :)
Posted 30-11-2014 21:58
I'm with you , the whole drainage system is such a disaster here in Jordan
Posted 30-11-2014 21:58
Thanks for sharing
Posted 30-11-2014 08:11
Thanks for sharing
Posted 30-11-2014 08:11
Thanks for sharing
Posted 30-11-2014 08:11
Thanks for sharing
Posted 30-11-2014 08:11
May god help you guys ,,
Posted 30-11-2014 08:11
those picture are disaster. Need immediate action
Posted 30-11-2014 04:39
I think the government's intervention is so great. Thank you for sharing, UDEH CHIAGOZIE!
Posted 27-11-2014 00:17
@Tabs: No. We are there two ambassadors to Nigeria, I and Temitope.
Posted 26-11-2014 08:12
These pictures were very painful to look at which an indicator on how awful drainages can be on the environment .
Nonetheless, kudos to you for speaking up and making sure your voice is being heard :) villages should have the minimum required resources in order to have a well-balanced environment that grants the safety of its people
Posted 26-11-2014 05:39
Think globally, act locally.
This is a slogan used by many environmental organizations. This ia a slogan worthwhile to follow and you Udeh made it action!
Good work! You have contributed to improve your local environment
Posted 24-11-2014 03:32
where you the only delegate from your country?
Posted 24-11-2014 03:28
i have some questions though
Posted 24-11-2014 03:27
I think your thoughts are wonderful and they are a great reflection that group work always pays off.
Posted 24-11-2014 03:25
@Udeh I appreciate your effort for pleading with the state government for proper drainage. Cheers to you and your university radio station :) Yeah aware and active youths like us can bring the change :)
Posted 23-11-2014 19:52
We need better drainage in our country. :)
Posted 21-11-2014 20:30
Great work , Udeh. You used the perfect medium (radio channel) to address this issue and attract attention of concerned authorities. I , myself , many a times use national /local newspapers to get community issues sorted and it works as media is very very powerful. Glad to know that issue is well addressed and you are satisfied. Thanks for sharing.
Posted 21-11-2014 17:27
High five to you, Udeh! :D
Posted 21-11-2014 13:49
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Posted 21-11-2014 13:26
People who do this are a true inspiration!
Posted 21-11-2014 07:18
It's really motivated! Good jub! I adore reading the ctories of people who care :)
Posted 21-11-2014 00:35
Thanks @Rahu andl @Duran.
It our responsibility to make sure that the environment is treated in a friendly way, and that, I am committed to achieving.
Posted 20-11-2014 22:40
Well done Udeh.
Great to know about clearing of sand and proper management of those evacuated sand. Thanks for well written report Udeh.
Posted 20-11-2014 21:38
Whew! I'm glad that it ended well. In my country, the canals are often filled with plastics and other waste materials so they clog up at some parts causing waters to come out from down below to the main streets of the city when heavy rain occurs. There should be proper waste management. Rubbish shouldn't just be thrown anywhere.
Posted 20-11-2014 21:11
Too much rubbish along the drainage system. It is dangerous when rainy season comes
Posted 20-11-2014 20:21
Thank you for replying :)
Perhaps you can come up with something like community voluntary work to help clean up the drainage?
Posted 20-11-2014 19:33
Thanks so much @Christy, I appreciate your kind words.
@Jung thanks for your suggestions, the routine cleanup is already in place but it's about extending it to drainages and that, I will work on.
Posted 20-11-2014 16:34
Thanks @Rohan.
Posted 20-11-2014 16:26
Great work done by you, Udeh :D I am soooo proud of you! It's a great achievement making the government work using the radio station. I am really inspired by your being 'DOer' than 'THINKer'. Congratulations for the improved drainage by you and your friends!
Posted 20-11-2014 13:58
Nice posting
Posted 20-11-2014 01:21
There should be a routine cleanup for the drainage so that they can serve their purpose when needed!
Posted 19-11-2014 22:25
WoW Udeh! Your university radio station, UNIZIK 94.1 FM ROCKS.
I'm so happy that Govt. listened to your pleadings & really acted as well.
It proves that persistence pays, Congrats again.
Posted 19-11-2014 20:00
I see.Thanks for answering my question :)
Posted 19-11-2014 16:35
Thanks Jekk, the government did.
Posted 19-11-2014 15:19
That is a good news Udeh! Drainages are very useful and serve as a channel of water and it should be maintained and well constructed. Who came with the strategic planning and research on this drainage? Thanks Udeh!
Posted 19-11-2014 14:22